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Caulfield Hotel

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Capacity: 300 guestsPricing: From $35 per personCategory: VenuesLocation: 25 Derby Rd, Caulfield East VIC 3145

Highlights

  • Two private event spaces, each with its own bar: The Atrium and Derby's
  • Stand-up cocktail menus from $35 per person for groups of 25 or more
  • Drinks packages from $45 per person for two hours, or a tab set by you

About Caulfield Hotel

The Caulfield Hotel is a local pub on Derby Road in Caulfield East, with a bistro, a sports bar and two private event spaces. The function side covers anything from a birthday to a corporate gathering, with its own menus and drinks packages. The Atrium is the brighter of the two rooms, filled with daylight and fitted with its own bar and a mezzanine level for smaller groups within the party. The function pack lists it for 120 seated or 300 for a cocktail event. Derby's sits below street level and has an open floor plan, an industrial feel and a dedicated bar. It suits cocktail parties for up to 200 or seated dinners, and comes with audio-visual gear and a private area. Food is built around stand-up menus, a luxe canapé option, share platters and two or three course seated dinners. The kitchen adjusts dishes for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs when told in advance. Drinks run as timed packages, a bar tab set by the host, or a flat non-alcoholic package. Cocktails on arrival can be added to any booking. Packages generally cover use of the room, basic AV and staff. Send an enquiry with your event type, guest numbers and preferred date to check which space is free.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

PubHotel

Budget

$ (Lower)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableDrink PackagesBar Tab

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownPrivate SpaceIndoor

Facilities

Sound SystemTV/Presentation Facilities

Pricing

Stand-up menus are $35 per person for seven items or $45 per person for 10 items, and the luxe canapé menu is $45 or $60 per person. Seated dinners are $65 per person for two courses and $75 per person for three.

Platters cost from $55 for fruit up to $180 for 36 sliders. Classic drinks packages run $45 to $95 per person and premium packages $60 to $130 per person, depending on length.

A $600 deposit secures the room and is deducted from the final bill. A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays and 15% on public holidays, and security is charged for every function.

Food

The stand-up menu mixes cold items such as sushi, oysters and steak tartare with hot bites like pies, croquettes, sliders, pizza and fish and chips. The luxe menu pairs canapés with two substantial items such as wagyu sliders or lamb ribs.

Seated menus offer a choice of dishes like salmon, porterhouse and mushroom risotto, finished with desserts such as brûlée or apple pie. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free needs are catered for with notice, and outside catering is not allowed apart from a birthday cake.

Beverages

The classic package covers tap beers, RTDs, house wine and soft drinks, while the premium package adds first-pour spirits. Both run for two, three or four hours.

A host can set a bar tab on consumption instead, or choose unlimited soft drinks and juices for $400 across the event. Cocktails on arrival, such as an Aperol spritz or espresso martini, are $17 each.

Availability

Monday10AM – 4AM
Tuesday10AM – 4AM
Wednesday10AM – 4AM
Thursday10AM – 4AM
Friday10AM – 4AM
Saturday10AM – 4AM
Sunday10AM – 4AM
The pub trades seven days and both rooms take private bookings. Final numbers are due 14 days before the event and food is paid seven days ahead; send an enquiry to check dates.

Frequently asked questions

Which function spaces does the Caulfield Hotel have?

There are two. The Atrium is a daylit room with a mezzanine and its own bar, listed at 120 seated or 300 cocktail in the function pack. Derby's is a basement room with an open floor and a dedicated bar, taking up to 200 for a cocktail event.

How much are the function food packages?

Stand-up menus are $35 per person for seven items or $45 per person for 10 items, and the luxe stand-up menu is $45 or $60 per person. Seated menus are $65 per person for two courses or $75 per person for three. Cocktail menus apply to groups of 25 guests or more. Share platters range from $55 to $180 each.

What drinks packages are available?

The classic package of tap beer, house wine and soft drinks is $45 per person for two hours, $70 for three and $95 for four. The premium package adds first-pour spirits and runs $60, $95 or $130 per person. You can also set a bar tab on consumption, and arrival cocktails are $17 each.

Is a deposit required to confirm a booking?

Yes. A $600 room deposit and a signed agreement confirm the booking, and the deposit comes off the final bill. It is refunded if you cancel at least 30 days before the event.

Can we bring our own cake or decorations?

A birthday cake is the one exception to the no external catering rule. Decorations are welcome when fixed with Blu Tack or 3M hooks, but glitter, confetti and table sprinkles attract a $100 cleaning fee.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

bella

bella

2 weeks ago

I attended this Hotel Caulfield Cup day with a group we have been here previously on a Saturday, as soon as we arrived we notice staff had change (for the better). A big shout out to a young girl blonde hair and Brett (I…

Vesna Damevski

Vesna Damevski

4 weeks ago

We held a function in the Derby Room and highly recommend this venue. Bijita was fantastic to deal with from start to finish and extremely accommodating. Gav and the team on the night were exceptional. Great venue, food…

Susan Duong

Susan Duong

8 months ago

They had to change location to the TV lounge area of the bar, but they still use the same kitchen. Food is delicious, we go there for the Thursday steak - Atmosphere is secondary for us so you can to with friends or adu…

Brett Smith

Brett Smith

a year ago

This place is awesome! Huge screens everywhere, so no matter where you sit, you get a great view of the game/race. The atmosphere is perfect for watching sports—lots of energy but still super comfortable. The food is ne…

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