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

A uniquely located space in the heart of the city, our Main Room is ideal for banquet dinners for up to 55, to cocktail-style parties for up to 70 people. Set underneath the Wheeler Centre in the bluestone basement of the State Library, our Main Room will delight your guests with its distinctive decor.

Event offers and packages

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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Italian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

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

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
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
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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Meet your host

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

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