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Tavern Main at Fortress Melbourne

Bar in an Entertainment Centre
·
Private space
23 Caledonian Lane, Emporium Melbourne, Shop 25/23, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 250
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Tavern Main has a cosy, medieval pub atmosphere, with long timber tables, warm lighting and a steady stream of activity around the bar. As it is a thoroughfare for other guests heading to the bathrooms or ordering drinks, it cannot be fully closed off. However, it still works well for groups who want a dedicated area while retaining some of the natural buzz around them.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 250

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Storage space
Paid parking is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

About Fortress Melbourne

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

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Location

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