Royal Melbourne Hotel

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Capacity: 1200 guestsPricing: From $35 per personCategory: VenuesLocation: 629 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Highlights

Five function areas, including a glass-roofed Atrium and an 1880s bluestone cellblock
Heritage Room for 50 to 250 with its own bar, dance floor, DJ gear and street entrance
Canapés from $35 per person and three-hour drinks packages from $62 per person

About Royal Melbourne Hotel

The Royal Melbourne Hotel, known as RMH, is a pub at 629 Bourke Street in Melbourne CBD, near Southern Cross Station and Marvel Stadium. It was built in 1889 where the Bourke Street West police station once stood, and the original heritage-listed bluestone cellblock is still part of the venue alongside newer, glass-roofed spaces. There are five function areas that can be used on their own or put together for bigger events. The Atrium is the centre of the pub, a glass-enclosed room with a bar, multiple screens, DJ and PA gear, staging and party lighting. Next to it, the Courtyard is a heated, all-weather outdoor area with retractable awnings and its own bar, holding 120 or more standing or 40 or more for dinner. The Cells is a self-contained room inside the old cellblock with a small bar, AV, private bathrooms and an adjoining lounge, and cell number one works as a private dining room for 10. The Heritage Room takes 50 to 250 guests with a bar, sunken lounge, dance floor, projector, microphone and its own entrance from the street, and the Governors Lounge, behind the red brick facade, fits 100. The function pack covers canapés, platters, set menus for 20 or more and drinks packages of three to five hours, with bar tabs as an alternative. Dietary needs are handled individually. Enquiries go through the form on the website, where you can list the event type, style and guest numbers.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

PubHotel

Budget

$ (Lower)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableDrink PackagesBar Tab

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownParty VibeIndoorOutdoorPrivate Space

Facilities

Dance FloorDJ FriendlyMicrophoneSound SystemTV/Presentation FacilitiesWIFI

Pricing

Canapé packages for 20 or more guests cost $35 per person for six items or $50 per person for ten. Platters are $90 to $95 each, and substantial grazing items such as sliders or fish and chips are $10 each with a minimum of 20 per item. Set menus for 20 or more are $65 per person for main and dessert, $70 per person for entrée and main and $80 per person for three courses.

Food

The canapé list includes salmon blinis, chicken skewers, arancini, mac and cheese croquettes, lamb kofta, spanakopita and gourmet pies, with pizza squares for groups of 40 or more. Platters cover party pies, sausage rolls, pizza and antipasto. Set menus are served alternate drop with options such as fried halloumi, porterhouse steak, pork cutlet, market fish and sticky date pudding. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are marked, and other dietary needs are catered for individually.

Beverages

The standard drinks package of tap beer, wine and soft drinks is $62 per person for three hours, $67 for four and $72 for five. The premium package adds more beers and wines at $72, $77 and $82 per person. House spirits can be added for $10 per person per hour, and a bar tab with a set limit and chosen drinks is available instead of a package.

Availability

Monday11:30AM – 11PM

Tuesday11:30AM – 11PM

Wednesday11:30AM – 11PM

Thursday11:30AM – 11PM

Friday11:30AM – 11PM

Saturday11:30AM – 11PM

Sunday11:30AM – 11PM

Functions are booked through the enquiry form on the RMH website or by phone or email, giving the date, guest numbers, start and finish times and event style.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can the Royal Melbourne Hotel host?

The venue takes events of 12 to 1,200 people across five areas. The Heritage Room holds 50 to 250, the Governors Lounge 100, the Courtyard 120 or more standing, and the private cell dining room seats 10.

How much are canapé and set menu packages?

Canapés are $35 per person for six items or $50 per person for ten, for 20 guests or more. Set menus for 20 or more are $65 per person for main and dessert, $70 for entrée and main, or $80 for three courses.

What drinks packages are offered?

The standard package of tap beer, wine and soft drinks is $62 per person for three hours, $67 for four or $72 for five. The premium package runs $72 to $82 per person. Spirits can be added, or you can set up a bar tab with your own limit.

Which space suits a party with dancing?

The Heritage Room has a dance floor, DJ facilities, party lighting, a PA and microphone, staging and a projector screen, plus a bar and an optional second cocktail bar for 50 to 250 guests.

Can the outdoor Courtyard be used in bad weather?

Yes. The Courtyard is heated and has retractable awnings, so it works in any weather, and it has its own bar for 120 or more standing guests.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

21st Birthday Party 30th Birthday Party 40th Birthday Party 50th Birthday Party Birthday Party Christmas Party Corporate Event Engagement Party Wedding Reception

Reviews

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Ryan Fullarton

a month ago

Came to the fan zone for the FIFA World Cup, really good screens, great atmosphere (with DJ, Raffles, MC etc.) plenty of space to hold a decent sized crowd, and the drinks really weren’t as expensive as they could be for…

B B

3 months ago

Great bar. Very busy today with world cup soccer. Chicken 🐔 wings are delicious. Beer cold, bacardi coke good pour... Highly recommended.

Karen González

3 months ago

We went to watch a FIFA World Cup match, me it was great. I'd suggest making a booking in advance if you're going with a group to ensure you get a seat/table. Staff was very friendly and efficient considering they get qu…

Libby commons

5 months ago

Nice pub, with massive meals. Good atmosphere, large TV screens for sports, outdoor areas. A building with a bit of history. Service is fast and friendly.

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