Whether you want to enjoy a good meal, kick back with some drinks or take in a gig, there’s only one place to be in St Kilda – Hotel Esplanade. Fine food, functions, fun gigs and five levels of different bars, Hotel Esplanade has historically been one of the most popular bars in St Kilda.

The newly expanded venue will include a basement stage and public bar, an expansive main bar and garden terrace overlooking St Kilda Pier, as well as the iconic Gershwin Room, Cantonese restaurant Mya Tiger and cocktail bar The Ghost Of Alfred Felton (an homage to The Espy’s most notable resident, who lived and died at the hotel).

The Espy’s food offering will be led by Executive Chef Ash Hicks, while drinks will be led by Kevin Peters, Sand Hill Road Group Bars Manager and Group Sommelier Matt Skinner.

ESPY KITCHEN offers local seafood, pub classics, rotisserie, and wood-fired pizza.

MYA TIGER offers inspired cocktails, dumplings, Peking Duck and epic sunsets.