📍 The location is excellent, situated right on the cliffside of the bay.
🍔 It’s housed in a building over 100 years old that once operated as a hotel and now functions as a multi-level restaurant-pub.
🎤 It has a sensational retro vibe from the 1930s-50s, complete with cozy booths, a great bar, good music, and really good food.
🎹🎷 Plus, it’s a legendary spot for live music in Melbourne, so you might catch some great concerts on the venue’s stage as well.
Beni Goace · 2026-01-04
A total St Kilda classic with an effortlessly cool vibe.
Super busy when we visited, but still easy to get a drink, which says a lot about how well it’s run. Live music created a great atmosphere without feeling overwhelming.
One of the best spots in St Kilda to watch the sun go down over the beach. Perfect for a casual drink, soaking up the energy, and enjoying the view.
Would absolutely return
Peita Davies · 2025-12-28
Hotel Esplanade is a must visit, we had a wonderful time there over Christmas. The food drinks and service were exceptional considering just how busy the place was I'd give it 10/10 with special mention to Dan and Aisha great service from you both. How you got around to everyone on a crazy busy day with a smile on your face ... Well not sure how you managed it but you made our day special. Next trip to Melbourne we will be back for sure.
Dessa · 2025-12-28
Absolutely loved our experience at the Hotel Esplanade! The food was delicious, the drinks were perfect, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Such a great atmosphere and amazing service — can’t wait to come back!
Rahil Samimi · 2025-12-02
Came here with friends for lunchtime mid week drinks and this place has such a vibe. The history within the place seems to sing out to you and with all the different bars throughout the establishment its like you're in many places in one. And the bathrooms are something straight out of a Harry Potter movie. Great selection of drinks and good prices. Would definitely recommend for day drinks, and look forward to coming back to experience the food menu sometime too.
Chris Bray · 2025-10-16