A dining room with striped walls, exposed ductwork, floral table settings, and candlelit tables at The Moat.
A dining room with candlelit tables, red upholstered seating, and vibrant floral centerpieces at The Moat.
A dining room in a restaurant with candlelit tables, exposed brick walls, fresh flowers, and eclectic decor at The Moat.
A dining room with candlelit tables, red leather banquettes, and floral centerpieces at The Moat.

Dining Room at The Moat

Dining Room in a Restaurant
·
Private space
176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 60
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Dining Room, a private dining room in The Moat restaurant. The space presents a compact, low‑ceilinged interior emphasised by bold vertical striped wallpaper and enclosed banquette seating.

Design: The room pairs red carpeting and a long upholstered banquette with dark timber chairs and small marble‑topped tables. The ceiling shows exposed services and pendant lamps that create low, warm lighting while walls combine textured plaster and patterned paper.

Features: A built‑in PA system and speakers allow in‑room music and microphone use. Wi‑Fi and wheelchair access are available. Seating is arranged around banquette benches and loose wooden chairs at small round and rectangular tables, with a central pedestal table suitable for display or drinks.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, seated dinner in a compact, social setting.

What guests say: The space is cosy and lively, creating an intimate dining atmosphere. The room features warm, attentive service and a welcoming feel.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in a private Dining Room with a festive dinner—set courses from appetisers to dessert.
Christmas Dinner Menu – Dining Room
$90 per person
• Festive set dinner menu

APPETISERS
1. Marinated nocellara olives
2. Ricotta di mandorle (whipped almond ricotta) with tomato, olive, spice, basil
3. Oysters, red wine mignonette

ENTREES
1. Buratta, olive XO with focaccia
2. Prosciutto di Palma and parmesan

MAINS
1. Gnocchi, pesto, broccolini, cherry tomatoes, parmesan
2. Loddon Estate whole marinated chicken, pork & fennel stuffing, dressed greens
3. Whole baby snapper, herb salad, lemon
4. Slow cooked lamb shoulder, baby carrots, jus

SIDES
1. Shaved fennel & feta, green olive, caper salad
2. Roast chat potatoes, aioli

DESSERTS
1. Pistachio Tiramisu
2. Baci Brulee

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 70
Dining
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan 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
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

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
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: 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 Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Very flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(6 reviews and ratings - )

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LW
Laura W.
Verified review
Christmas Dinner · 55 guests · December 2025
Great venue for our Christmas Party, had the venue to ourselves which worked really well, outside pre-lunch drinks was nice, excellent food and vibe. Rosie was very accommodating to all our request.
5.0
LW
Laura W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Moat

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Member of Tagvenue since March 2019
6 Reviews
4.9 Rating
6h Response time
97% Response rate

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