** Bistroteca now open Thursday evenings 5pm - 10 pm **
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Unique large multi function venue, whether you're after intimacy for smaller groups and private functions, corporate events/training, weddings, gala balls, expositions, our venues have a variety of rooms and areas with catering. Centrally located 4km from the CBD, just off Citylink freeway.
- • Bistroteca Bar-Bistro-Pizzeria — seating for 160 guests
- • Members Lounge Restaurant — seating for 156 guests (180 cocktail layout)
- • Ballroom — seating for 350 - 550 guests
- • Ottimo — seating for 30 - 50 guests
- • FIOR — seating for 330 - 500 guests
- • Professional Soccer Field, Squash Courts & Billiards
- • Large indoor exposition / sporting arena
- • Free car parking (450 spaces), disabled access/lifts to all venues
Bistroteca
The Bistroteca is a family friendly Italian restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine from all regions of Italy prepared from generational and traditional recipes and ingredients. Available for casual dining or smaller functions, guests will experience authentic Italian food from Pizza topped with the freshest red sweet onion, peperoncini chillies, broccoli, spicy sausages, stewed tomatoes and aubergine.
- • Enjoy a 4 course, traditional plentiful & delicious curated set menu in a traditional Southern Italian style
- • Open 7 days for private functions, corporate, wakes etc.
- • Public: Thu (5-10 pm), Sat (6-10 pm) - Sun (12:30-5:30pm) - All other times, 7 days per week, by request with event bookings with minimum guest #'s.
- • Seating for 160 guests with mixed sized tables
- • Wall-mounted plasma screen, Projector screen, White board & markers, PC & audio inputs, lectern & Wi-fi, bluetooth sound system
Members Lounge Restaurant
The Members Lounge Restaurant is our premier fine dining venue — an elegant space ideal for weddings, engagements, milestone birthdays and corporate dinners. With seating for 156 guests (180 in cocktail layout), this venue offers a sophisticated atmosphere with refined Italian cuisine curated by our executive chef.
- • Seating for 156 guests (180 cocktail layout)
- • Available for exclusive private hire
- • Separate entrance & private bar
- • Bespoke set menus curated for your occasion
- • Optional live music or dedicated DJ
- • Senior event coordinator from enquiry to evening's end
Sala Reggio Ballroom
The grandest room in the complex. Sala Reggio is where Melbourne's Italian community has celebrated its milestones for generations — weddings, gala dinners, cultural events and corporate celebrations at genuine scale. With seating for 350 to 550 guests, this is the venue for grand celebrations.
- • Seating for 350 - 550 guests
- • Grand ballroom with stage and dance floor
- • Full AV capabilities including screens, sound system and lighting
- • Dedicated bar and catering service
- • Professional event coordination
- • Ample free car parking (450 spaces)
Ottimo Private Dining Room
Ottimo — Italian for 'outstanding'. A 4-course Southern Italian menu in a private, exclusive setting. For those who understand that the best table in the room is the one that belongs entirely to you. Perfect for intimate gatherings, small corporate events and family celebrations.
- • Seating for 30 - 50 guests
- • Intimate private dining experience
- • 4-course curated set menu
- • Min 20 guests or $900 min spend with a $275 deposit
- • Dedicated service staff
- • Perfect for small weddings, birthdays and corporate dinners
FIOR Weddings
FIOR is The Members Lounge wedding catering offer — bespoke, beautiful and utterly professional. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, FIOR brings the full weight of a 14-year hospitality legacy to your most important day. With seating for 330 to 500 guests, FIOR is the venue for unforgettable weddings.
- • Seating for 330 - 500 guests
- • Bespoke wedding packages
- • Full wedding coordination service
- • Canapés, set menus and supper options
- • Dedicated wedding planner
- • Cocktail, banquet and theatre layouts available
Menus
Our menus are curated by our Executive Chef and team. Their Italian/Argentinian multicultural and modern background with an absolute love of impeccably tasting fresh food, sourced carefully from long-term local suppliers of ingredients, ensures our menus are of the highest quality.
Each restaurant/venue offers a sophisticated and authentic Italian dining experience with a selection of our favourite regional curated Italian dishes encapsulating all the flavours of southern Italy.
For functions, our professional events team will work with you to ensure your event is successful and memorable.
Fresh Italian bread
Primi — 'Grande' Antipasto
Eggplant parmigiana
Tomato bruschetta
Italian cocktail sausages
Calamari platter
The Bar
Drinks
Crafted Cocktails · Wines of Distinction · Classic Serves
The '84 Negroni
Malbec-infused gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange zest
Fernet Sour
Fernet Branca, lemon, egg white, Angostura, cane syrup
The Parkville Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, blood orange, thyme, soda
El Presidente
Aged rum, orange curaçao, dry vermouth, grenadine
Smoke & Oak
Bourbon, red wine reduction, chocolate bitters, smoked cherry
Tango Martini
Vodka, elderflower, lime, passionfruit, edible gold leaf
Dulce Espresso
Espresso, vodka, Kahlúa, dulce de leche cream
Tropic Thunder
Blue curaçao, white rum, coconut, pineapple, lime
Events
The Members Lounge is the ideal choice for your next occasion with its versatile event spaces and dedicated staff ready to bring your vision to life. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our professional events team will work with you to ensure your event is successful and memorable.
550
Max Guests
6
Venues
3500+
Events
To enquire about hosting your event, please contact our events team:
CALL (03) 8560 0556Exclusive Room Hire
Hire a Room
Intimate Exclusive Hire
The President's Room
$1,650
Room Hire · Exclusive Usage
An intimate private room for exclusive use. Packages start at $35 per person for food and $20 per person for soft drinks, running for a six-hour duration.
- ◆Exclusive use of the President's Room
- ◆Food packages from $35 per person
- ◆Soft drink package $20 per person
- ◆Six-hour duration
- ◆Dedicated service staff
Full Venue Hire
Club 84 — Exclusive Area
$13,500 – $16,500
Minimum Spend · Exclusive Area Only
Club 84 is the external room where the bar sits — normally a generic open-area bar open to the public for casual Italian street food. For exclusive function hire, a minimum spend applies. This covers the exclusive area only and does not include entry to the President's Room.
- ◆Exclusive hire of the Club 84 area
- ◆Minimum spend $13,500 – $16,500
- ◆Casual Italian street-food style venue
- ◆Normally open to the public for casual dining
- ◆Does not include access to the President's Room
The President's Room and Club 84 exclusive area are hired separately. Hiring the Club 84 area does not grant access to the President's Room, and vice versa. All beverages are served from our fully licensed bar on site. For combined hire, please speak with our events team.
The Heritage
Avondale FC
Est. 1984 · Parkville, Victoria · The Avengers
1984
Founded
2×
NPL Titles
40+
Years
3,500+
Club Events
"Five promotions in six seasons. One of football's great grassroots stories."
Founded as Keilor ICKA by Italian immigrants in 1984, Avondale FC spent two decades building quietly before a remarkable ascent to the top of Victorian football. NPL Champions in 2023, foundation club in the Australian Championship in 2025 — now at home beside the Reggio Calabria Club that has been the community's heart for generations.
Club History
Established by Italian immigrants through the Italian Community of Keilor Association — the Avengers were born
The club enters the Provisional League system for the first time, beginning a long climb through Victorian football
A move to Avondale Heights brings a new name — and back-to-back division titles in their first two seasons
Five promotions in six seasons — one of Australian football's great grassroots stories begins
The club adopts its current name, competing at the highest level of Victorian football
The club moves to Avenger Park beside the Reggio Calabria Club — their spiritual home
NPL Victoria Champions — the Avengers claim the state title and cement their place among Victoria's elite
The Members Lounge, Avondale FC and Reggio Calabria Club open Club 84 — a venue worthy of the legacy
A foundation club in the Australian Championship · Australia Cup semi-finalists
The Partnership
Three Institutions. One Venue.
Venue Owner & Operator
The Members Lounge
Operating at RCC Parkville for over 35 years with more than 3,000 events — weddings, corporate functions, cultural celebrations. The driving force behind Club 84.
Visit ◆The Avengers
Avondale FC
Founded 1984 by Italian immigrants in Keilor. NPL Champions. Foundation club in Australia's national competition. From Division 9 to the national stage in four decades.
Visit ◆Cultural Home
Reggio Calabria Club
One of Melbourne's most storied Italian cultural clubs — serving the Italian-Australian community at 476 Brunswick Rd, Parkville for generations.
Visit ◆