True to its name, one of Melbourne CBD’s most enigmatic speakeasies, Mill Place Merchants, is celebrating New Year’s Eve with an exclusive Midnight Merchants’ Ball.
Entering via an unassuming mirror in a vintage dressing room, into a bygone era, with bluestone walls and metallic wallpaper bouncing the candle light. Mill Place Merchants is a sanctuary of old-world charm. With antique furniture, gramophones, candelabras, vintage books and knick-knacks, welcome the New Year in a space steeped in character and history.
Guests are invited to celebrate the end of the year with a selection of unlimited cocktails, canapes and live entertainment as they don their sharpest ‘trades of the past’ outfits, with prizes up for grabs for the Best Dressed Man and Lady. Men can opt for classic dandyism with pinstriped suits, suspenders and Tommy caps. For ladies, nothing speaks to the Prohibition era more than feather boas, silken gloves, bejewelled headbands, pearl jewellery and sequinned fishtail midi dresses.
Mill Place Merchants pays homage to the Prohibition era with signature cocktails inspired by bartending Masters of the 20th century and before. The evening will be an ode to the stylish past and will include a selection of fare, prepared and served at the open kitchen.
Menu highlights include:
● Jamon Serrano Croquette with celeriac remoulade, confit garlic topped off with truffle emulsion
● Flash-Cured King Salmon Crudo with Juniper & Native Gin Citrus creme fraiche and avruga caviar
● Western Australian Lobster & King Prawn Roll, Geraldton Wax
● A live station of Grand Marnier Creme Brulee, with champagne-macerated berries
The unlimited beverage package is an ode to the golden age of cocktails, featuring:
● Negroni – an emulsion of gin, campari and sweet vermouth
● Espresso Martini – the classic mix of vodka, coffee liquor and espresso
● Ginger Rogers – a vibrant explosion of gin, fresh ginger, lemon juice, mint and ginger ale
An acoustic 3-piece jazz band will take you through the soiree into 2026, featuring piano, drums and double base – in classic New Orleans style.
The evening will end on a sparkling note, with a toast of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Sip and savour the finest delicacies and classic handcrafted cocktails in the depths of one of Melbourne’s hidden gems.
Midnight Merchants Ball on Wednesday, 31st December from 9pm to 12:30am. Secure your seats for our New Year’s Eve celebration.
Individual table: $398 pp
Shared table: $378 pp
Bar seating: $358 pp
For information and reservations email: info@millplacemerchants.bar
Prepayment required to confirm your booking.