The Esplanade Hotel 2 Likes

Hotel Esplanade, also known locally as The Espy, at 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda, VIC.

The Esplanade Hotel (The Espy) is a historic landmark built in 1878, perched on the St Kilda foreshore with scenic views of Port Phillip Bay.

It spans five levels, featuring 12 bars, three performance stages, and multiple unique spaces, including the Gershwin Room, edgy cocktail bars, and restaurants (like the Cantonese-styled Mya Tiger and Louey’s Bar & Kitchen).

With multiple restaurants and bar venues:

• Mya Tiger delivers fast-paced Cantonese cuisine.
• Louey’s Bar & Kitchen offers neon-lit American-Italian flavours.
• The Main Bar & Terrace serves pub classics, pizzas, burgers and cocktails with local vibes.

You’ll find everything from relaxed seaside drinking spots to premium cocktail lounges and private function rooms.

The Espy is recognised as arguably Australia’s longest continuously running live music venue, famed for hosting up-and-coming local bands and touring artists alike.

Its Gershwin Room hosts headline acts and themed concerts, while the Basement Bar regularly features open mic nights, DIY gigs, blues, comedy, and intimate acoustic sets.

Weekly music offerings span from DJ nights and bands to acoustic performances across different stages in the venue.

The gaming lounge has pokies and bar games to play. The TAB facility is where you can bet at live sports.