The Kilburn

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Capacity: 200 guestsPricing: From $30 per personCategory: VenuesLocation: 348 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122

Highlights

Whole-venue hire for up to 200, or the Front Main Bar alone for 160
No venue hire fee; hors d'oeuvres from $30 per person
Private bar, DJ booth, dance floor, microphone and PA included

About The Kilburn

The Kilburn fills the ground floor of the old Commercial Bank of Australia building on the corner of Burwood Road and Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn. The Italianate rendered-brick building, named for its architect E.G. Kilburn, is listed on the national estate register. Inside it is a modern whisky and cocktail bar, stocking more than 350 whiskies and around 200 other spirits, and it opens from Tuesday to Sunday. The open-plan bar takes functions of up to 200 guests when booked as a whole, with a private bar, private bathrooms, a DJ booth and dance floor, a microphone and PA, cocktail furniture, a dedicated events coordinator and an hour of free bump-in time. The Front Main Bar can be booked exclusively for up to 160, or you can reserve a section of it. The Whisky Room works as a private room for 30 or opens onto the booths for 60 to 70 semi-privately, with a TV screen and your own music, and single booths hold 7 to 10. There is no venue hire fee. Food options run from $180 platters and hors d'oeuvres at $30 per person to grazing stations from $36 per person and canapé packages from $57 per person, which come with full venue hire. Combined food and drinks packages start at $80 per person for groups of 100 or more. Drinks packages cost $70 to $105 per person for four or five hours, and bar tabs and minimum spend arrangements are also available. Self-catering is allowed, you can bring a DJ or playlist, and branding or decorations are welcome.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Bar

Budget

$ (Lower)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableDrink PackagesBar TabBYO Food

Features

Cocktail/StandingParty VibeIndoorPrivate SpaceExclusive Venue Hire

Facilities

Dance FloorDJ FriendlyMicrophoneSound SystemTV/Presentation Facilities

Pricing

No venue hire fee applies; a minimum spend may apply depending on group size, day and exclusivity. Hors d'oeuvres are $30 per person (minimum 20) and platters $180 each. Grazing packages are $36, $50 and $55 per person (minimum 40) plus a $155 styling fee. Canapé packages are $57, $64 and $71 per person (minimum 50, full venue hire only), with wait staff at $215 per 50 to 70 guests. Combined food and drinks packages are $80, $100, $140 and $170 per person (minimum 100).

Food

Hors d'oeuvres include jalapeño poppers, empanadas, mac and cheese croquettes, popcorn chicken and garlic prawns, with tacos and sliders as add-ons. Canapé menus mix hot, cold and substantial items such as coconut prawns, Peking duck pancakes, mini parmas, burgers and lamb koftas, and grazing stations carry cheeses, cured meats, dips, breads and fruit. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices are marked, and self-catering is permitted.

Beverages

Premium Silver ($70 per person for four hours, $80 for five) covers house tap beer, sparkling, white and red wine. Premium Gold ($80 or $90) adds four tap beers, light beer, prosecco and more wines. Luxe ($95 or $105) adds house spirits including Scotch, vodka, gin, bourbon, rum and tequila. Extended hours are available, and bar tabs or minimum spend arrangements can be set up instead.

Availability

MondayClosed

Tuesday4PM – 12AM

Wednesday4PM – 10PM

Thursday4PM – 11PM

Friday4PM – 12AM

Saturday1PM – 12AM

Sunday4PM – 10PM

The venue can be hired exclusively any day of the week; enquire through the website or the events team, who can also arrange a walkthrough. Booking four to eight weeks ahead is suggested for November and December.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can The Kilburn hold?

Up to 200 when you book the entire venue. The Front Main Bar alone takes 160 cocktail-style, and the Whisky Room holds 30 privately or 60 to 70 with the booths opened up.

Is there a venue hire fee?

No. The bar charges no venue hire fee. Depending on group size, the day and whether you book exclusively, a minimum spend may apply instead.

What food packages are offered?

Hors d'oeuvres are $30 per person for 20 or more guests, grazing packages run from $36 to $55 per person for 40 or more, and canapé packages of 8 to 12 pieces cost $57 to $71 per person for 50 or more with full venue hire. Platters are $180 each, and self-catering is also allowed.

What drinks packages are there?

Premium Silver is $70 per person for four hours or $80 for five, Premium Gold is $80 or $90, and Luxe, which adds spirits, is $95 or $105. Everyone at the event goes on the same package, and bar tabs are another option.

Can we bring a DJ and decorate the bar?

Yes. Full venue and Main Bar bookings include a DJ booth, dance floor, microphone and PA, and you can bring your own DJ or playlist plus signage, branding or styling touches.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Baby Shower Birthday Party Bridal Shower Christmas Party Corporate Event Engagement Party Hens Party Wedding Reception

Reviews

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Crysten Daniells

3 months ago

We recently hosted my partner’s 40th birthday at The Kilburn, it was a Casino Royale theme. Courtney, Mollie and the team were fantastic to deal with from day one! Reasonable pricing for the minimum spend and drinks pack…

Alex

7 months ago

Had a great time here. Warm atmosphere and friendly service. Their selection of whiskey is insane, and the cocktails are great. They also had a busy trivia night on Tuesday night which was a lot of fun! Highly recommende…

Midweek

9 months ago

The Kilburn is a cracking local pub with great vibes, solid drinks, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect setting for a midweek night out, especially if you’re looking for something fun and social withou…

Mark Thompson

a year ago

I arrived for happy hour just after 4pm. The bar was quiet, and the lady behind the bar was friendly and engaging. I had a Hawkers Stout (non happy hour), and Hawkers "Kilburn" lager. Both were very enjoyable, with a goo…

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