A dining room with dark wooden tables set with wine glasses, water glasses, and neatly arranged cutlery under warm red lighting at Hugo Dining.
A dining room with rows of dark wooden tables set with wine glasses, cutlery, and napkins, featuring a neon 'hugo' sign on a wood-paneled wall at Hugo Dining.
A dining room with tables set with plates, cutlery, glassware, and red-lit menus along a dark banquette at Hugo Dining.
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A dining room filled with diners seated at dark tables, where a server delivers food under dim lighting and neon wall signage at Hugo Dining.
A busy dining room with guests seated at dark tables, servers carrying plates of food, and an open kitchen with black tiled walls at Hugo Dining.
A dining room with guests seated around a long table set with glassware, drinks, and water bottles under dim lighting at Hugo Dining.
A dining room with groups of people seated at long wooden tables, sharing dishes and drinks in a lively atmosphere at Hugo Dining.
A dining room with groups of people seated at tables enjoying shared dishes and drinks under dim lighting at Hugo Dining.
A dimly lit restaurant dining area with guests greeting each other and tables set with wine glasses and cutlery at Hugo Dining.
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A plate of creamy ribbon pasta topped with sliced chicken, mushrooms, crispy bacon and herbs, set with a fork and wine glass at Hugo Dining.
A round pizza topped with prosciutto, creamy cheese, tomato sauce, basil leaves and a charred blistered crust at Hugo Dining.
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An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and benches on a paved surface under a covered canopy, separated from the street by transparent screens at Hugo Dining.

Dining Room at Hugo Dining

Dining Room in a Restaurant
·
Shared space
1116-1118 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, 3040 –
Essendon, Melbourne
Up to 90
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The dining room is a dining area in a restaurant characterised by close-set tables and a compact layout designed for seated meals.

Design: The dining room has dark wood surfaces, an upholstered bench along one wall, exposed textured finishes and low, warm lighting that produce an intimate, compact interior.

Features: The dining room is equipped with Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, a PA system and speakers; guests may play their own music. The space has accessible toilets, wheelchair access and a step‑free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Groups wanting a relaxed, seated meal in an intimate, sociable setting.

What sets it apart: The dining room allows guests to use their own music through an in-house PA system, making it easy to personalise the soundtrack for a private booking.

What guests say: The dining room is lively and buzzy and can be loud on busy nights.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $2000–$3000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per day
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per day
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per day
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3000–$5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3000–$5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Dining
    up to 90

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Italian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free on-street parking
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

• A pre-authorization of 10% of the total booking amount is required at the time of booking.
• No smoking is permitted inside the building.
• Any damage to the venue or its contents will result in additional charges.
• No alcohol is permitted after 11:00 PM.
• Bump-in is permitted up to 2 hours before the scheduled event start time.
• All decorations, equipment, and personal belongings must be removed within 1 hour after the event concludes.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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About Hugo Dining

Hugo Dining is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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