The Palace Hotel
ProHighlights
- Whole upstairs level for 80 with a private bar
- Fireside Long Room for 26 seated dinners
- No charge for the rooms – a minimum spend applies
About The Palace Hotel
The Palace Hotel is an independent, family-run pub at 505 City Road, South Melbourne, part of its neighbourhood since 1874. It is known for log fires, a range of beers that includes English ales and Guinness, live music, a heated beer garden where dogs are welcome, and hearty pub food. The pub hosts meetings, milestone celebrations and private dinners, and the function rooms come at no charge, with a minimum spend applying instead. The whole upstairs level takes 80 people with its own private bar, joining the Long Room and Balcony Room into one open-plan space, and you can play your own music from an iPad or bring in a DJ. On its own, the Long Room holds 14 to 30, seating 26 for a private dinner by the log fires, with audio-visual gear for presentations. The upstairs bar area suits about 20 around tall tables, and the Balcony Room takes 12 to 25 in boardroom, classroom or standing layouts with video conferencing. There is no wheelchair access upstairs. Downstairs, the Dining Room takes 85 with flexible tables and a large screen, the Potting Shed is a half-covered courtyard off the dining room for 25, and the heated beer garden holds 80 at large tables and booths. Function food centres on canapés ordered by the piece: party pies, sausage rolls, fried haloumi, spring rolls and samosas, bruschetta, sushi, duck pancakes and rice paper rolls, plus hot bites like chicken tenders, tempura prawns, wings, arancini and beef or pulled pork sliders. Bowls of chips or wedges and ploughman's boards for about 15 add something to share, and dietary options are marked on the menu. A cake from home is welcome, and your group handles the cutting and serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can the upstairs level hold?
The whole upstairs takes 80 people and comes with a private bar. The Long Room and Balcony Room can also be booked separately for smaller groups.
Is there a room hire fee?
No, the function spaces are offered at no charge, but a minimum spend applies. The team confirms the amount when you enquire.
Can we play our own music?
Yes, when you book the whole upstairs you can play music from an iPad or bring a DJ.
How do canapés work?
Canapés are priced per item, from $3 to $6 each, with a minimum of three different items and 15 of each. Bowls of chips and wedges and a ploughman's board for about 15 people are also available.
Is the venue accessible?
The downstairs Dining Room, Potting Shed and beer garden are at ground level, but because of the building's age there is no wheelchair access upstairs.
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neil read
3 months ago
Never a disappointment at this pub , great character, friendly staff and the best Sunday lunch (i do not state this lightly). Recently visited last weekend and had the best roast lamb , mint sauce and delicious gravy. Ev…
Amelia Nemet
4 months ago
Honestly, this place has the best pub steak sandwhich I’ve ever had. To die for! And the Sunday roast was sublime - particularly loved the gravy. Will definitely be back!
Shae
6 months ago
An absolute gem of a local pub that does one of the best Sunday roasts going. We visit regularly and the staff are always super friendly. Held a birthday function here recently for about 60 people and everything went ama…
Vũ Nguyễn
9 months ago
The Palace Hotel is a must-visit if you’re craving some of the best fish and chips in Melbourne, crispy, fresh, and perfectly cooked. Pair it with their great selection of beers and you’ve got a winning combo. The staff…
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