Eureka Hotel
ProHighlights
- Eight bookable areas, from a 35-guest VIP lounge to a 300-guest Level 1 takeover
- Rooftop deck under a clear roof and greenery, usable in any season
- Canapé packages start at $37 per person, with set menus and grazing stations
About Eureka Hotel
Eureka Hotel is a pub on Little Malop Street in the middle of Geelong, trading as a public bar, bistro and live music room. Its function offer covers both floors and the rooftop, with eight separate areas that can be booked for private events. Downstairs, the Garden Bar is a light-filled room with plenty of greenery that suits social gatherings of about 70 people. The Band Room next door holds up to 120 for cocktail events and has a stage and professional audio, so it works for presentations as well as parties. Upstairs, the Terrace takes up to 150 guests and comes with its own bar, TV screens, high tables and room for a DJ or acoustic act. The rooftop has a clear roof and plenty of plants, a VIP nook and seating for 75, and its semi-private corner deck fits about 80. For larger nights, the entire ground level can be taken over for seated dinners of up to 150 or cocktail parties of about 200. Level 1, with the Terrace and rooftop combined, holds around 300, and weekend minimum spends apply when a full floor or the rooftop is booked exclusively. Food runs from roaming canapés and shared platters to grazing stations and sit-down set menus. Drinks can be handled through timed packages, a capped bar tab or a cash bar, and the functions team helps shape each booking.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Drinks packages run for two, three or four hours: Standard costs $48, $61 or $75 per person, Premium $59, $73 or $87, and Deluxe $71, $84 or $98. A spirits upgrade is $29 per person and a cocktail on arrival $15 per person, each for at least 20 guests.
Exclusive weekend use of the rooftop carries a $10,000 minimum spend, and the ground floor a $15,000 minimum spend.
Food
Shared platters, a grazing station of cured meats, cheese and antipasto, and two- or three-course set menus are also offered. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are available, and other dietary needs can be raised when booking.
Beverages
A cash bar, a spirits upgrade and a cocktail on arrival can be added to any package.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Eureka Hotel take for a function?
The smallest area, the VIP Lounge, suits up to 35 guests. Exclusive use of Level 1, which includes the Terrace and rooftop, holds about 300, and the whole ground floor seats around 150 or fits about 200 standing.
Is there a minimum spend?
The functions page lists a weekend minimum spend of $10,000 for exclusive use of the rooftop and $15,000 for exclusive use of the ground floor. Smaller areas are booked around food and drink packages instead.
What food packages are available?
Canapé packages come in 6, 8 or 10 pieces for $37, $45 or $56 per person, with sliders and calamari available as extra substantial items. There are also 25-piece platters, a grazing station for 50 or more guests at $15 per person, and set menus of two courses for $61 or three courses for $73 per person.
Can we bring in a DJ or entertainment?
Yes. The Terrace has platforms suited to DJs, acoustic performers and photo booths, and the Band Room has a stage with professional sound. Garden Bar bookings also get the free live music played in the venue on Friday and Saturday nights.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
The ground floor, including the Garden Bar and Band Room, has wheelchair access. Level 1, where the Terrace and rooftop are, can only be reached by stairs.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Ned Marriott
a week ago
From the moment I stepped into the Eureka Hotel, I was greeted by warm smiles, delicious smells, and a genuinely optimistic ambience. I was shown to my table by a lovely waitress and had a quick peek at the menu. My wo…
Joon Kim
a month ago
I had fish and chips here, and honestly, it was one of the best I’ve ever had! The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked, and the chips were delicious. 🍟🐟 It was perfect fish and chips in my experience, and I would defi…
Mischelle Star
7 months ago
Exceptional pub with fantastic meals and service a lovely atmosphere, relaxing, Woodfire but not on today. Steak night on wednesdays is so worth going to. 2 pints and 2 steak meals just a pinch over $100 loved it all, an…
Simon
7 months ago
We came here on the premise of what was on the menu, pictured by another - our error for not checking the official menu, available on their website. We were saddened to see house aged meats absent from their menu, so to…
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