Private Dining at SEA LIFE Melbourne presented by Showtime Event Group

Event suitable for 16 years + only.

Awaken your senses beneath the waves at our exclusive underwater private dining experience, now in collaboration with renown winemakers Penfolds. This once-in-a-lifetime event seamlessly blends the unparalleled majesty of the marine world with the mouth-watering delight of fine dining at its very best. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or other special occasions, this is a meal you’re sure to remember.

Explore the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium without the usual daytime hustle and bustle on a serene self-guided tour before indulging in a delicious three-course meal prepared by a team of world-class chefs. Hand-selected by expert sommeliers to suit each dish, you’ll also be treated to a velvety Penfolds chardonnay, robust shiraz, a floral viognier and a dazzling champagne brut rosé.

With a host of dining locations available – including the vibrant Coral Atoll, lively Penguin Playground and enthralling Jellyfish Lab – you’ll be able to tailor your dining experience to a tee. Enjoy the aquarium’s 2.2 million litres of crystal-clear water and thousands of captivating creatures as you’ve never seen them before, all while sampling some of the finest wines and dishes Australia has to offer.

Conveniently nestled in the heart of the CBD, the Melbourne Aquarium can be found on Flinders Street.

Due to the rare and exclusive nature of this event, tickets are extremely limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.

The night includes:

• Exclusive after hours access to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
• Glass of sparkling on arrival with amuse- bouche
• Self-guided tour
• Three course menu, paired with Penfolds wines
• Non-alcoholic beverages available

TIME: 6.30 pm

PRICE: from $250pp* + booking fee

For more information or for larger group bookings, please get in touch with our friendly team at (03) 9682 1777 or by reaching out to [email protected]

Starter

House made focaccia with cultured butter (NF, V)

Amuse Bouche

Salmon gravlax, rye crisp, gribiche, Pernod cream, pickled shallot, dill (NF)

Paired with Penfolds Champagne Brut Cuvée NV

Entrée

Forest mushroom risotto, gremolata, Warrigal greens, sage (GF, NF, V)

Paired with Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay

Main

Premium eye fillet, asparagus, shallot petals, horseradish pomme puree, pancetta crisp, red wine jus (GF, NF)

Paired Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz

Dessert

Mocha éclair, coffee cream filled choux, dark chocolate mascarpone, muntries chocolate bark (NF)

Paired with Penfolds Father 10 year old Tawny

Vegetarian Menu

Starter

House made focaccia with cultured butter (NF, V)

Amuse Bouche

Parmesan cannoli, ricotta, sumac peas, olive soil, tarragon salt (NF, V)

Paired with Penfolds Champagne Brut Cuvée NV

Entrée

Twice cooked goats cheese souffle, wattle pollen, pickled asparagus, thyme salt (NF, V)

Paired with Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay

Main

Lemon myrtle & saffron Valencia rice, green pea velvet, cauliflower, king oyster mushroom scallops (GF, DF, NF, VEGAN)

Paired Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz

Dessert

Mocha éclair, coffee cream filled choux, dark chocolate mascarpone, muntries chocolate bark (NF)

Paired with Penfolds Father 10 year old Tawny

*We can cater to most dietary requirements if given advance notice. It is essential that you advise us at the time of booking if you or your guests have any special dietary requirements. We cannot guarantee that dietary requirements can be catered for if not notified 72 hours prior to dining.

Terms and Conditions apply. 16 years and over event only.

• Tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis.
• Any requests for date changes must be made with at least 72 hours' notice; strictly no exception. Transfer fee applies.
• Please be aware that there is a 15-minute grace period. After that, the team may not be available at the door to welcome you. Please note that calling after this grace period might be difficult due to poor phone signal in the aquarium and result in you missing out on the experience; no refunds will be issued in such cases.

For more info, email us at [email protected] or call us on (03) 9682 1777.

Showtime Event Group

Showtime Event Group is one of Melbourne’s leading event and catering companies. Innovative thinking and a fresh perspective means that our team is at the forefront of this ever-changing industry.

Since 2011, Showtime Event Group has amassed a portfolio of some of Melbourne’s most iconic venues. We offer premium and memorable catering and host ticketed events within these spaces.

For more information visit showtimeeventgroup.com.au

Info: For bookings with more than two people, please utilise the add-ons section (accessible by scrolling down when reviewing tickets) during the checkout process to include any extra guests at your table.

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