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The Orrong Hotel

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Capacity: 110 guestsPricing: From $30 per personCategory: VenuesLocation: 709 High St, Armadale VIC 3143

Highlights

  • Two private upstairs rooms that join up for 110 standing
  • Canapé packages from $30 per person for 20 or more guests
  • Covered courtyard with a projector screen for up to 50

About The Orrong Hotel

The Orrong Hotel is a corner pub at 709 High Street in Armadale, rebuilt in Art Deco style and run as a local where people come for the footy, a counter meal and a drink. It takes private functions across several rooms, from fully private spaces upstairs to semi-private corners of the downstairs bar. Upstairs are two private rooms. The Robbie Flower Room seats 30 or holds 40 standing, and the Krakouer Bro's Room seats 50 or holds 70 standing. Book both together and you have the whole top floor and its bar to yourselves, with space for 110 standing. That suits a big birthday, an engagement party or an end-of-year work event that wants its own level. Downstairs, the Barassi Room is semi-private with tall tables and chairs, taking 30 seated or 50 standing. The covered courtyard seats 20 or fits 50 standing and has a projector screen, while the Snug Bar takes 50 standing in the cooler months. Food runs from canapé selections to shared-entrée set menus with a choice of main, and the kitchen will look at a custom menu if you ask. Drinks can be a timed package, a bar tab or pay-as-you-go, with the host covering the room's minimum spend. A minimum spend applies to every space and is quoted when you enquire, as it changes with the season, day and time. Send an enquiry to book, and a $500 deposit secures any upstairs function.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

PubHotel

Budget

$ (Lower)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableDrink PackagesBar TabPay-As-You-Go Drinks

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownPrivate SpaceIndoorOutdoorRelaxed Vibe

Facilities

Sound SystemTV/Presentation FacilitiesDJ Friendly

Pricing

Canapé packages are $30 per person for four selections, $40 for six and $50 for eight, for at least 20 guests. Set menus are $50 per person for two courses or $70 per person for two courses with a wider choice, and cheese or dessert can be added for $10 per person.

Each space has a minimum spend that varies with the season, day and time and is confirmed on enquiry. A non-refundable $500 deposit secures upstairs bookings, and a 10% surcharge applies on Sundays and 15% on public holidays.

Food

The canapé list covers mac and cheese croquettes, beef burger sliders, pumpkin arancini, pork and chive wontons, Cajun chicken skewers, pork belly bites and vegan sliders. Set menus start with shared entrées such as fish tacos, corn ribs and hot wings, followed by a choice of main like chicken parma, pappardelle with beef cheek ragu, swordfish or a porterhouse.

Shared catering platters are also listed, and vegan and gluten-free choices are marked on the menus.

Beverages

Standard drinks packages are $60 per person for two hours, $70 for three and $80 for four, covering tap beer, house wines, sparkling and soft drinks. Premium packages are $75, $80 and $90 per person for the same lengths, with all tap beers and a wider wine list, and basic spirits can be added for $10 per person each hour.

A package has to cover every adult guest. You can also run a bar tab or let guests pay their own way, and the venue is not BYO.

Availability

Monday12PM – 11PM
Tuesday12PM – 11PM
Wednesday12PM – 11PM
Thursday12PM – 11PM
Friday12PM – 12AM
Saturday12PM – 12AM
Sunday12PM – 10PM
Upstairs rooms, the Barassi Room and the courtyard can be booked for functions, and the Snug Bar is offered seasonally. Send an enquiry to book; final numbers, menu and dietaries are due 10 days before the event.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can The Orrong Hotel take for a function?

Upstairs, the Robbie Flower Room holds 40 standing and the Krakouer Bro's Room holds 70 standing. Combine the two and the whole top floor takes 110 standing. Downstairs, the Barassi Room, the courtyard and the Snug Bar each fit around 50 standing.

Is there a minimum spend for function rooms?

Yes, every space carries a minimum spend. The figure depends on the season, the day and the time, so the venue gives it to you when you enquire. If guests buy their own drinks, the host still needs to cover the minimum spend.

What food packages are on offer?

Canapés start at $30 per person for four choices, rising to $40 for six and $50 for eight, with a minimum of 20 guests. There are also two-course set menus at $50 and $70 per person, with cheese or dessert added for $10 per person. Dietary needs are catered for with enough notice, and the kitchen is open to building a custom menu.

Can we bring a DJ or band?

Yes, DJs and live acts are welcome as long as they bring all their own speakers and cables, since the pub does not supply them. Music has to wrap up by 10:45pm because of noise limits.

Can we bring our own cake and decorations?

You can bring a cake, and the staff will provide plates, serviettes and a knife so you can cut and serve it yourselves. Centrepieces, tablecloths, LED candles, weighted balloons and freestanding signs are fine. Confetti, glitter, sparklers and anything stuck to the walls or ceiling are not allowed.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Jessica

Jessica

3 months ago

This place is your typical pub setting and decor to match. Our waitress was terrific, the service very good. We went here for steak night and my party said it was perfectly cooked which they thoroughly enjoyed. I ordered…

Andy Hearn

Andy Hearn

5 months ago

I really liked this pub with friendly and helpful crew. Local Orong lager made a pleasant change while the Sunday roast was really enjoyable with extra gravy and no fuss.

Liz F

Liz F

5 months ago

Had to try the Parma and pot deal here for a change up. For $26 for a Parma and a pot, it’s a great deal. Decent sized tasty Parma and good chips and salad.

Wayne

Wayne

7 months ago

excellent. comfy seats, light filled with multiple seating options. Really good pricing, especially the lunch specials. Our table had the burger (I will get next time) the chicken burger (got a great review) steak with e…

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