Upstairs @ Royal Saxon
ProHighlights
- Whole upstairs floor with its own bar, bathroom and entrance
- Up to 200 cocktail-style or 80 seated, with a dance floor
- Canapé packages from $34 per person for 20 or more guests
About Upstairs @ Royal Saxon
Royal Saxon is an independent, family-owned pub at 545 Church Street, Richmond, with a courtyard, laneway, front bar and dining room downstairs. Upstairs is its dedicated private event floor, reached by its own entrance, and when you book it the whole level belongs to your group. East Richmond station and the 78 tram on Church Street are the easiest ways in, as street parking nearby is limited. The space holds up to 200 guests cocktail-style or about 80 seated, and the layout can be set for standing drinks, a sit-down dinner or a mix of both. It has a private bar, a private bathroom, a dance floor with room for a DJ, and full AV for speeches and presentations. Red curtains, booth seating and lighting across the ceiling give it a nightclub feel after dark, and a dedicated events manager runs the night with you. Food is ordered for 20 or more guests: canapé packages of five, seven or nine pieces at $34, $45 or $56 per person, a two-course set menu at $62 per person (dessert adds $9), or platters, big bites and grazing tables. Drinks packages run two to four hours from $49 per person, with spirit upgrades and cocktails on arrival, or you can open a bar tab with set limits. A 30% deposit of the room's minimum spend secures the date, and the spend is then used on food and drinks.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests fit Upstairs at Royal Saxon?
Up to 200 for a cocktail-style party, or around 80 for a seated event. The room can also be set up as a mix of dining and standing areas.
Is the space private?
Yes. Booking Upstairs gives you the whole floor, with a private bar, a private bathroom and your own entrance. For a bigger event the entire pub can be hired for up to 385 standing.
What do the food packages cost?
Canapé packages are $34 per person for five pieces, $45 for seven and $56 for nine, with pizza bites an extra $7. The set menu is $62 per person for shared entrées and a choice of mains, plus $9 for dessert. All packages need at least 20 guests.
What are the drinks options?
The Saxon package is $49, $61 or $72 per person for two, three or four hours, and the Royal package $65, $77 or $88. House spirits add $18 per person, and spritzes or cocktails on arrival can be added. You can run a bar tab with set limits instead.
How do deposits and minimum spends work?
Every space carries a minimum spend that varies by date and season. A 30% deposit secures the booking and counts towards food and drinks. Tentative holds last seven days, and final numbers and menu choices are due ten days before the event.
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Regan Kerr
a month ago
The Royal Saxon has won my undying loyalty in terms of pubs in Richmond. The manager on the evening of the 22/8 had to politely move our table twice during the evening to accomodate prior bookings, which can be controver…
Kaspar
a month ago
Nice joint, good food and drink range. Cosy booths and a variety of sports playing. Loved the spicy Parma and relatively good value for $23 (Thursdays only), keen to try the veggie one although why don’t we just go with…
Bridget McDowall
2 months ago
My husband and I went to the Royal Saxon on Thursday night to watch the footy and take advantage of their Thursday Parma Night. We sat out the back in the beer garden and managed to get great seats right in front of the…
Jenny “JJ” Hendricks
4 months ago
$25 express lunch was really good. Lots to choose from including a drink. Last time we had the vermicelli bowl which was great. Today the Korean chicken burger and fries, and the cottage pie and salad. Plenty to eat a…
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