Experience the Magic of Winter with Igloo Dining in Melbourne (2024)

Looking for a unique and enchanting winter experience with your kids?

Dining inside an igloo promises a magical setting and delicious food that’s perfect for families!

Here’s where you can book an igloo restaurant in Melbourne. Note that Melbourne igloo experiences are incredibly popular, so it’s a good idea to book your igloo in advance.

Station Hotel Footscray Igloos 6

Where to Book an Igloo Melbourne

1. Wharf Hotel, Melbourne

Cosy up in winter igloos with river views, adding a touch of magic to your dining experience.

The Wharf Hotel’s favourite Winter Wonderland experience is back from Friday 7 June 2024 so now’s the time to book an exclusive igloo for you and your friends to enjoy. 

Each igloo can seat 2 to 6 people with tables, chairs, heaters and cosy blankets. It even contains a Bluetooth speaker to connect and play your own music!

The Wharf Hotel Igloo Package (minimum 2 people at $49pp) includes:

  • 2 hours in your own exclusive igloo
  • Shared entrée to start
  • 1 main from the winter menu
  • Dessert upgrade available for $15

Children under the age of 12 can order off the a la carte kids menu.

Bookings are available at 12pm, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 5pm, 5.30pm, 7.30 and 8pm and all igloos must be pre-booked and package paid at the time of booking.

The Wharf Hotel, 18 – 38 Siddeley Street, Melbourne VIC 3005  (03) 9810 0097

Wharf Hotel Melbourne igloos outside

2. The Station Hotel, Footscray

Home to the best steaks in the west and a garden of igloos, The Station Hotel is Footscray’s best option for winter dining. 

Gather your friends and family in your own private igloo. The decor is charming, with fairy lights, cushions, and throws that make the igloos feel like a cosy winter retreat.

The Station Hotel Igloo Dining package is $85pp (minimum 2 people) and includes:

  • Three-course sharing menu (vegan menu available)
  • Your own private igloo (up to 6 people)
  • 2-hour seating times for lunch or dinner
  • Kids 2 course menu with a drink is $35pp

Kids will enjoy playing in the new play area within the igloo garden!

The Station Hotel, 59 Napier St, Footscray VIC 3011 (03) 9810 0085

Station Hotel Footscray Igloos

3. Ball Court Hotel, Sunbury

Discover the snow-covered courtyard this winter at Ball Court Hotel, Sunbury. It’s the first time that the pub has hosted igloo dining and the package includes:

  • $39 per adult / $19 per child
  • Three-course sharing menu
  • Your own private igloo (up to 8 people)
  • 2-hour seating times for lunch or dinner

Ball Court Hotel boasts a great children’s play area so the littlest visitors can climb and slide while you enjoy some down-time.

Ball Court Hotel, 60 Macedon Street, Sunbury VIC 3429 (03) 9744 1310


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About Joyce Watts

Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur.

As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. She used to publish another popular lifestyle and food blog called MEL: HOT OR NOT The decisive guide to Melbourne.

She lives in inner-city Melbourne with her husband, two children and seven bikes.

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