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Excelsior Hotel

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Capacity: 100 guestsPricing: From $1,500 room hireCategory: VenuesLocation: 82 Mahoneys Rd, Thomastown VIC 3074

Highlights

  • Function room with private entry and direct bar access
  • Room packages from $1,500 with platters and a $500 bar tab
  • Free on-site parking for bigger groups

About Excelsior Hotel

The Excelsior Hotel is a local pub on Mahoneys Road in Thomastown, on the corner of Edgars Road. Alongside its bistro, sports bar and motel rooms, it runs a function room for private celebrations. The room has a private entrance and opens straight onto the bar, so your group isn't queuing with the public. A TV is on hand for photo slideshows, and you can hook into the house sound system or bring in your own DJ. Packages cover five hours in the room with food and beverage staff, a projector and AV. The standard version includes eight catering platters and a $500 bar tab for $1,500, while the premium version lifts that to 14 platters for $2,000. Platters run from calamari, satay skewers and arancini to pizza, pastizzi, party pies and sandwiches. For a seated meal there is a two or three course set menu served alternately, with roasts, rump steak, ravioli and battered fish among the mains. Dietary needs can be handled with notice, and extras such as a digital photo booth can be added. Free parking on site makes it easy for bigger groups, and the functions team can tailor a package – send an enquiry to book.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

PubHotel

Budget

$$ (Average)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableBar Tab

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownPrivate SpaceIndoor

Facilities

DJ FriendlySound SystemTV/Presentation Facilities

Pricing

The standard function package is $1,500 and covers five hours of room hire, food and beverage staff, eight catering platters, a projector, AV and a $500 bar tab. The premium package is $2,000 with the same inclusions and 14 platters.

A digital photo booth can be added for $400. Set menu pricing is supplied by the functions team on enquiry.

Food

Share platters are the main catering option, with choices such as panko calamari, fish cocktails, chicken satay skewers, mini quiches, pizza, spinach and fetta pastizzi, mushroom arancini, chicken wings, garlic bread, bruschetta and wedges. There are also party pies and sausage rolls, assorted sandwiches, an Asian platter of dim sims, spring rolls and samosas, and mini dessert cakes.

For seated events, the two or three course set menu offers entrees like soup, calamari or arancini, mains such as a roast or rump steak, and desserts including cheesecake, mud cake and sticky date pudding. Let the team know about any dietary needs ahead of time and the menu can be adjusted.

Beverages

Both function packages open with a $500 bar tab, and the room has direct access to the bar. The pub pours a wide range of beer on tap along with Australian and imported wine, cider and spirits.

Availability

Monday10AM – 4AM
Tuesday10AM – 4AM
Wednesday10AM – 4AM
Thursday10AM – 4AM
Friday10AM – 4AM
Saturday10AM – 4AM
Sunday10AM – 4AM
The function room can be booked for private events, with packages running for five hours. Send an enquiry to book and the functions team will tailor food, drinks and setup.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can the function room hold?

The venue's own packages for the room cater for groups of up to 100 guests. Share your numbers when you enquire and the team will suggest a layout.

What do the room packages include?

Both packages give you five hours in the room, food and beverage staff, a projector, AV and a $500 bar tab. The $1,500 standard package comes with eight catering platters and the $2,000 premium package with 14.

Can we bring our own DJ?

Yes. The function room can connect to the in-house sound system, or you can bring a DJ and use the space for dancing, and a TV is available for slideshows.

Is there a sit-down menu?

A two or three course set menu is available, with dishes served on an alternate drop and a minimum guest number applying. Mains include a roast of the day, rump steak, chicken breast, spinach and ricotta ravioli and battered fish.

Is there parking at the hotel?

There is plenty of free parking on site, which suits larger events. The hotel also has motel rooms if any guests want to stay over.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Sue Bacskos

Sue Bacskos

a month ago

The team at Thomastown Excelsior especially Shania were exceptional today Fathers Day dinner. Food excellent reasonably priced and a gift in Fathers Day a bottle of wine . How good is that . Well done to all the staff on…

Giovanna Liberato

Giovanna Liberato

a month ago

Shahina greeted us upon arrival with a lovely warm smile. Once seated to our surprise she offered us complimentary bottles for the fathers in the table. Absolutely lovely gesture. When we asked how long the means world t…

Stuart Luke

Stuart Luke

2 months ago

Drove a little further than my usual local to try somewhere new for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Had an awesome parma, and it was a really comfy and chill vibe. The service was better than I'd expect from my local…

Aneta

Aneta

3 months ago

We came for dinner last minute no booking on a Saturday night. That was no problem as we were seated straight away. Food was nice and came fairly quickly. We did have to ask for the drinks I prefer them before or with fo…

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