Prince Alfred Carlton
ProHighlights
- Exclusive upstairs level with a private rooftop, bar, dance floor and DJ booth for 250
- Whole-pub hire for up to 500 cocktail-style
- BBQ packages from $32 per person and drinks packages from $39 per person
About Prince Alfred Carlton
Prince Alfred, often called PA's, is a pub at 191 Grattan Street in Carlton, on the corner of Bouverie Street near the University of Melbourne and the CBD. It is open seven days from midday, and it runs functions from casual semi-private bookings through to hire of the entire building. Upstairs is where most parties happen. Booked as Upstairs Exclusive, the whole level comes with its own bar, bathrooms, dance floor and a private rooftop, along with TVs, a microphone and a DJ booth, and it holds 250 cocktail-style. If you don't need the roof, Upstairs Inside takes 200 with the same private bar, bathroom and dance floor. The Top Bar suits a more relaxed event of 80 standing or 40 seated, with bar access and both indoor and rooftop space. Downstairs, the dining room is a quieter room for 50 standing or 40 seated. Hiring the whole pub lifts capacity to 500. Spaces are heated and cooled and have disabled access, and pool table use is included. The function pack lists canapés by the platter, more substantial items such as sliders and bao, a grazing table, cakes and a BBQ package with burger, sausage or barramundi add-ons. Custom options such as sit-down dinners and shared menus can be arranged. Drinks come as two- to four-hour packages, a bar tab on consumption or a token system, and DJs or a photo booth can be added.
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Frequently asked questions
How big a group can Prince Alfred host?
Upstairs Exclusive with the rooftop takes 250, Upstairs Inside 200, the Top Bar 80 standing and the dining room 50 standing. Hiring the whole venue allows up to 500 cocktail-style.
What's included with the upstairs function space?
Booked exclusively, the upstairs level has its own bar, bathrooms, dance floor and private rooftop, plus TVs for photos or videos, a microphone for speeches and a DJ booth.
How much does food cost?
The BBQ base package is $32 per person, with burger, sausage or barramundi stations added for the whole group. Canapé platters run from $60 to $150, substantial canapés are $10 each with a minimum of 20, and the grazing table is $550.
What drinks packages are available?
The Essentials package is $39 per person for two hours, $49 for three and $59 for four. The Premium package is $58, $68 or $78 per person. A bar tab on consumption or a token system can be arranged instead.
Can we bring in a DJ or photo booth?
Yes. DJs and a photo booth are offered as optional extras, and the upstairs space has its own DJ booth and dance floor.
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Lee Hung Hew
3 months ago
Excellent food - tried the ribs platter (fried chicken ribs, pork ribs, lamb ribs, corn rib tossed with buffalo sauce, salad and marinated cucumber + mushroom), its crispy, tender, juicy and flavourful! I wished to try t…
Inge Tyrrell
4 months ago
We ate here tonight never been hete befor ordered the rib platter wer were sharing and great platter for two. Chicken crunchy battered ribs, lamg bbq ribs sticky pork ribs also corn ribs. It was delicious. Will definatel…
Kheng Tan
2 months ago
Prince Alfred Hotel on Bouverie Street brings back a very different kind of university memory. Back in my uni days, this was one of those places to hang out with friends, have a few drinks… and occasionally get rather m…
Hugh Miller
10 months ago
A somewhat newish Melbourne venture from the folks at Bright brewery. Prince Alfred hotel has undergone a revamp, and looks quite nice inside. I'm not sure if that still constitutes it as a uni hangout spot, as these ar…
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