What we’re about
Welcome to the St Kilda 3182 Meetup Group, a group for people, who want to take advantage of the fabulous lifestyle and range of activities in St Kilda and the surrounding suburbs. You don’t have to live in the area, to join.
Members should be friendly, sociable, inclusive and respectful, to all others. If you want to make some new friends, don’t expect it to happen after one event. Come along regularly and you will make some friends.
We do social nights at bars and pubs, dinners, brunches and other stuff, like live music, theatre, festivals, art shows, basically whatever’s happening in St Kilda.
Upcoming events
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NYE @ Transport Hotel Public Bar with Optional Dinner & Live Music & DJ
Transport Bar, Federation Square, Melbourne, AU# New Year’s Eve 2025 at Transport Public Bar
## Free Entry, Live Bands, DJs & Fireworks
##### Doors Open All Day | Federation Square
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Melbourne’s CBD at Transport Public Bar, the city’s premier meeting spot and the ultimate destination for live music, fireworks, and good times. With free entry all night, live bands, DJs, and big screens for the countdown, there’s no better place to ring in 2026.
### 🎶 Entertainment Line-Up
Doors open All Day - enjoy an afternoon in the heart of the city
4PM to 7PM - Live Music set #1
7PM to 10PM - Live music set #2 featuring some of Melbourne's best acts
10PM till Late - Live DJs spinning disco, funk, and feel-good classics into the new year
12AM - Countdown to the new year and fireworks
### 🍹 Food & Drinks
- Normal menu items available all day – pub classics, tasty bites, and share plates
- Themed cocktails for NYE to keep the disco vibes flowing
- Bars open all day with beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails on tap
### 🎇 Fireworks & Countdown
- Big screens throughout the venue for the midnight countdown
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with views of fireworks across the Yarra River & Arts Precinct
- Step outside into Federation Square for a front-row experience of Melbourne’s iconic fireworks display
### Why Celebrate NYE at Transport Public Bar?
- Free entry all night – no tickets required
- Central CBD location – opposite Flinders Street Station
- Glasshouse space overlooking Flinders Street, perfect for people-watching
- Live bands + DJs for the ultimate Saturday night soundtrack
- Huge screens for the countdown & plenty of space for groups
- Melbourne’s go-to spot for live music, sport, and celebrations
📍 Public Bar, Ground, Transport Hotel, Federation Square, Melbourne CBD
🗓️ Wednesday 31st December 2025 | Doors open all day from 11am
🎟️ Free entry | Walk-ins welcome
Ok this is a really great event for those looking for a sitdown meal.
Table booked under Andrew Goodwin (ph: 0424453134) at 6pm for dinner.
Here is a copy of the menu.
https://assets.transporthotel.com.au/TRANSPORT-PUBLIC-MENU.pdf
Then there's a band plus a DJ. So please feel free to come at any stage throughout the night if you don't want dinner though even coming at 6pm and not eating dinner is fine too. Obviously dinner is optional too.
Event cohosted by Martin Carr.
So venue very close to Flinders Street Station though there should still be plenty of parking options though they may be slightly limited with it being NYE.
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ON MULTIPLE GROUPS.2 attendees
Dinner @ Waterside Hotel CBD Public Bar (Ground Floor)
Waterside Hotel, 508 Flinders Street, corner King Street, Melbourne, AUAt the corner of King & Flinders, this seven-level destination blends the soul of a classic pub with the spirit of global adventure. From the Public Bar to South-East Asian dining, rooftop cocktails, and three event spaces for private celebrations, complete with lush terraces and sweeping city views.
Public Bar & Beer Garden
Located on the ground floor of The Waterside Hotel, this is where locals and visitors alike gather for cold beers, great flavours, and warm service.
Whether you’re dropping in for a casual pint, catching up with mates, or kicking off a night upstairs at Past / Port, it all starts at the Waterside Public Bar & Beer Garden
So come along for dinner at Waterside Hotel in the Public Bar on the Ground Floor at 6pm.
Table for dinner booked under Andrew Goodwin (ph:0424453134) at 6pm.
Here is a copy of the menu.
https://watersidehotel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/THEWATERSIDEPUBLICBAR_MENU.pdf
Event cohosted by Martin Carr.
As far as getting here for public transport take your pick of either Southern Cross Station or Flinders Street Station and preferably take a tram near here or if necessary walk it. Likely to be plenty of parking around the general area and Crown Casino Carpark might be a good options here.
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ON MULTIPLE GROUPS.2 attendees
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