The Bentleigh Social
ProHighlights
- Upstairs gastro pub in a converted warehouse, up to 180 guests on full hire
- Smaller areas for 20 to 80 guests, including The Gallery
- 16 beers on tap, drink packages or a set bar tab
About The Bentleigh Social
The Bentleigh Social is a gastro pub on the first floor of a converted industrial warehouse on Centre Road, Bentleigh. Guests reach it from the rear of the building, and the room upstairs is warm, well lit and full of exposed timber and hanging plants. The kitchen keeps to comfort food done with care, and the bar pours from 16 beer taps. It trades as a casual local most nights, and the same floor is set up for functions and celebrations of different sizes. For a stand-up party, The Gallery holds 20 to 30 people and the bar tables take 20 to 80. Seated groups can use the banquette bench for 30 to 50 or The Gallery for 30 to 40, while hiring the full venue opens it up to between 80 and 180 guests. Cocktail functions of 30 or more choose from three canapé packages that mix standard bites like arancini, rice paper rolls and sausage rolls with premium ones such as beef sliders, calamari and lamb kofta. Smaller groups can pre-order from the restaurant menu, and a full-course sit-down menu with alternate entrees, mains and dessert is offered on full-venue hire. Drinks can run on a package of sparkling, wine, tap beer, cider and soft drinks, with spirits and classic cocktails as add-ons. Hosts can also set a bar tab with their own limit, or guests can buy their own. Private hire of the whole venue is priced as a minimum spend when the kitchen caters, or as a hire fee when you bring your own catering, with rates set by season, day and time. Send an enquiry with your date and numbers to get a quote.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
Bookings for 30 or more guests need a deposit to lock in the date.
Food
A full-course alternate menu is available only with full-venue hire, and smaller groups can pre-order from the restaurant menu. Several canapés are gluten free or vegan.
Beverages
A tailored package lets you set your own limit and drinks list, or guests can buy their own drinks.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many people can The Bentleigh Social hold?
Full-venue hire suits 80 to 180 guests. For smaller groups, The Gallery takes 20 to 30 standing or 30 to 40 seated, the bar tables suit 20 to 80 standing, and the banquette bench seats 30 to 50.
What food is available for a cocktail party?
Groups of 30 or more can choose a basic, standard or premium canapé package built from options like mushroom arancini, tofu rice paper rolls, beef sliders and salt and pepper calamari. Smaller groups can pre-order from the restaurant menu instead.
Can we have a sit-down dinner?
Yes. A full-course menu with alternate entrees and mains, a rocket and parmesan salad and a choice of dessert is available when you hire the whole venue.
How do drinks work for a function?
You can pick a drinks package covering sparkling, wine, tap beer, cider and soft drinks, with basic spirits and classic cocktails as add-ons. A tailored bar tab with your own limit is also available, or guests can pay as they go.
Is a deposit required?
Groups of 30 or more pay a deposit to secure the booking. For whole-venue hire, send an enquiry with your date and numbers, as the minimum spend or hire fee depends on the season, day and time.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Melbourne Guy
3 months ago
First time diners, we picked The Bentleigh Social because the smaller plates seemed tapas-lite, and that's what we were seeking. The space is large, above shops on Centre Road, but enter from the rear. Which is handy bec…
D F
3 months ago
An unassuming place from the outside, with great ambience on the inside. Staff are friendly, generous portion sizes, fresh and tasty food.
eowyn judge
9 months ago
Love the vibes! Such great food as well! We enjoyed the Monday deal both having the chicken parma and the beef burger! They were delicious to say the least! Very filling as well! A must tryyy 😋😋😋
Alister Smith
4 months ago
It has a really nice vibe. Food was ok but nothing standout.
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