Peter Rowland & Marriott Docklands | Culinary Partnership
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands is the Docklands first 5-star hotel, bringing an international standard of accommodation, dining and events to the rapidly expanding precinct.
“We are thrilled to be pioneering this global-first collaboration between PRG and Marriott International.”
MICHELLE BIDDLE, CEO, PETER ROWLAND GROUP
The partnership sees PRG exclusively engaged to create and deliver the food and beverage operations throughout Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands – including the launch of 4 venues and 3 event spaces.
“We are thrilled to be pioneering this global-first collaboration between PRG and Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands as their exclusive food and beverage partner.” explains Michelle Biddle, CEO, Peter Rowland Group
“As we emerge from our pandemic pause, we are rapidly opening more everyday dining options that will continue to expand our customer base. You will start to see PRG behind more food retail and dining outlets that range from concept cafés and pop-up activations, through to fine dining and lounge bars to complement our portfolio of function and event venues.”
“This collaboration allows us to really showcase a range of dining options and the PRG culinary expertise within the one hotel. We’re thrilled to be at the forefront of reconnecting Melbourne to the timeless art of classic hotel dining.”
Ada’s
Ada’s (Lobby Bar) The best of the Melbourne bar scene meets the classic hotel lobby. Named after Ada Coleman (widely recognised as the world’s first female mixologist), who tended the bar at the Savoy in London in the early 1900s, Ada’s is the perfect place for locals and guests to meet, greet and toast their good fortune at finding the perfect example of a first-class hotel lobby cocktail bar, right here in Melbourne.
“We describe Ada’s as ‘classic with a twist.” Dhaval Soni, Food and Beverage Manager. You can indulge on what you’d expect to find in an old-world hotel lobby bar, finessed by the signature Peter Rowland touch. The cocktail list reflects a heady mix of classics but if guests have something in mind, the PRG mixologists can create bespoke cocktails to order. Ada’s will also offer an extensive list of non-alcoholic cocktails inspired by Seedlips’ botanical range.
Must Try Drink: Ada Coleman’s signature cocktail, the ‘Hanky Panky’ – a combination of gin, sweet vermouth and fernet branca.
Must Try Dish: Mini Great Ocean Road duck jaffles with house made parfait and plum sauce.
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Archer’s
Archer’s (All Day Dining Restaurant) Start spreading the news, New York-style dining is here to stay. Drawing design inspiration from the very best New York hotel restaurants of the 1960’s, Archer’s is set to become an exciting example of destination dining for guests and Melbournians alike.
Head Chef Alex Drobysz (Maze (London), Lumiere (Vancouver), Epocha (Carlton), Byerley (Flemington Racecourse)) brings Michelin Star experience and creativity to Archer’s menus – which are inspired by locally grown and sourced produce.
“We are going beyond paddock to plate and further than farm to fork. We are canvassing rooftops for honey, and laneways for artisan product. We are dedicated to forming deep relationships with our producers and collaborating with them to highlight the very best of the season.”
Before 11am, the stunning, modern mist-grey, all-day dining room offers a generous a la carte breakfast (inspired by the award-winning brunch menus Melbourne is internationally known for) or a unique buffet breakfast, personally presented to you, at your table. Lunch and dinner feature 2 and 3 course menus along with an ever-changing seasonal tasting menu.
Must Try Drink: Ada Coleman’s signature cocktail, the ‘Hanky Panky’ – a combination of gin, sweet vermouth and fernet branca.
Must Try Dish: Mini Great Ocean Road duck jaffles with house made parfait and plum sauce.
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Sunset House
Sunset House (15th Floor Lounge Bar) A sun-lit sanctuary in the clouds where all that glitters is gold. Inspired by pool-side playtime in Palm Springs, no matter what time of the day or night you visit, it’s all about the vibe. The team at Sunset House are passionate vibe-makers – from the tunes, the light and bright food menu through to the cheeky all-day cocktail menu.
Gold design accents ensure the space practically glows whilst you work your way through the extensive Spritz-obsessed cocktail list. Peckish? We’ve got snacks specifically designed for grazing, sharing or enjoying entirely to yourself.
Featuring west-facing floor to ceiling windows, Sunset House provides the perfect vantage point to celebrate the arrival of the afternoon sun through to its nightly setting beyond the horizon. It’s a place to start the night, or end the night, or for a visit anytime in between.
Must Try Drink: The Everleigh Bottling Co. range of Spritz – including Fruit Cup, Palomita, Americano and French 75.
Must Try Snack: McIvor Farm pork “Katsu Sando” with Bulldog sauce.
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Corsia
Laneway culture is the backbone to Melbourne’s world-renowned food scene. With this in mind, Corsia has been designed as a purpose-built laneway – cleverly connecting the lobby, reception, restaurant and shopping precincts, whilst highlighting the best of Melbourne’s cafe and coffee culture.
But first, coffee. We’ve partnered with Melbourne’s best roaster – St Ali – to ensure our team of baristas (who’ll be working behind a supremely stylish, custom-made sage green coffee machine) have access to the very best beans available. If you’re looking for coffee with a kick, Corsia also features an extensive Espresso Martini menu throughout breakfast, brunch and lunch service.
And now, something to eat. “Expect to find generous rows of classic pastries, filled Italian breads, and jars of freshly baked biscotti, alongside crisp-fresh salad selections rich in greens and grains.” David Albert, Executive Chef.
Must Try Drink: St Ali coffee – roasted right here in Melbourne
Must Try Snack: Our Italian-inspired dessert range including chocolate bomboloni with strawberry crème, cannoli filled with caramelised orange ricotta, and watermelon and goats milk panna cotta.
Event Spaces
Peter Rowland Group, Melbourne’s most renown hospitality and events brand, activates 3 exclusive new spaces. With an entire floor of this 5-star hotel dedicated to world-class events, we’re thrilled to launch 3 exclusive, never-before-seen spaces along with 2 exceptional outdoor terraces.
Dock and Observatory – private dining rooms with incredible state of the art audio visual options often only found in major function spaces. These intimate rooms are perfect for VIP lunches or dinners, smaller-scale workshops and presentations or the most private of private functions.
Promenade – the breathtaking main events space has an impressive capacity of up to 120 seated guests.
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These brand new, unique spaces will raise the standard of hotel-based functions to a level not before seen in this city. Each space is completely customisable – ensuring that whatever our clients are celebrating, we have the ability to offer a tailor-made solution.
“The menus are quintessentially Peter Rowland, so expect to enjoy countless chicken sandwiches at each conference and dine on restaurant-quality dishes at each event. All delivered with the five-star service our clients and guests have come to expect from us.” Matthew Haigh, Chief of Culinary.
With decades of experience as Melbourne’s leading event caterer, we’re excited to showcase our outstanding hospitality alongside our imagination and innovation.
View more about PRG at the Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands here.
Luxury Hospitality Partnerships: Elevating Docklands Function Spaces
Cultivating strategic alignments with world class hotel institutions allows us to redefine the boundaries of modern corporate entertaining. The collaboration between Peter Rowland and Marriott Docklands bridges architectural luxury with five-star culinary execution, establishing a new benchmark for premium events within the precinct. For corporate planners seeking to move away from predictable hotel dining, this alliance offers exclusive access to sophisticated, light filled environments perfectly matched with innovative hospitality solutions.
Designing events within these premium landscapes requires a meticulous understanding of high-end corporate brand alignment. From sleek executive boardrooms and breakout terraces to grand ballroom layouts, we curate complete atmospheric structures. Peter Rowland manages full service event production, state-of-the-art audio visual integration, and bespoke spatial styling to ensure your brand activations, international symposia, and high profile networking events are executed with flawless precision.
World-Class Corporate Event Catering for Modern Businesses
A premium hotel setting demands an equally sophisticated epicurean narrative. Our tailored menus designed for the Docklands precinct step away from traditional, rigid hotel banquet models, offering contemporary, planet-conscious dining formats that celebrate local Victorian abundance. Our culinary team collaborates with artisan suppliers to deliver exceptional culinary experiences tailored to your corporate objective.
We specialise in delivering highly interactive, conversational catering options that enhance guest engagement. Whether your function requires sophisticated roaming canapés on the outdoor deck, theatrical live chef stations, or an elegant multi-course seated awards dinner, every format is executed with absolute culinary distinction. To support absolute inclusivity, our menus are fully customisable to accommodate complex guest dietary requirements—providing beautiful, uncompromised vegan, plant-based, gluten-free, and coeliac-safe configurations across your entire programme.
Elevate Your Next Corporate Function
Combine five-star luxury infrastructure with Melbourne’s most iconic event catering team. Contact our dedicated corporate planners today to discuss custom menu curation, bespoke styling, and venue availability for your upcoming Docklands event.