A pub with a dark wood bar, ornate gold-framed mirror, hanging pendant lights, and red carpet at Queensberry Hotel.
A pub with a long marble bar, high stools, hanging pendant lights, and wall mirrors at Queensberry Hotel.
A historic hotel with arched windows, white facade, and ornate black trim at Queensberry Hotel.
A hotel bar with shelves of assorted liquor bottles and a blackboard sign with a humorous message at Queensberry Hotel.

Swanston St Bar at Queensberry Hotel

Bar in a Pub
·
Shared space
593 Swanston St, Carlton, Melbourne, 3053 –
Carlton, Melbourne
Up to 15
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Swanston St Bar is a bar in the Queensberry Hotel that presents a period-style interior marked by prominent arched windows.

Design: The room has painted wall panelling, high ceilings, pendant lights and a deep-red carpet across a long, narrow footprint, furnished with leather-topped stools and freestanding tables.

Features: A long timber service counter runs along one side and is lined with bar stools; the space also provides freestanding tables, a PA system and speakers, air conditioning and venue Wi‑Fi for events.

Ideal for: The space suits relaxed, social groups wanting a casual standing reception or an informal seated gathering.

What guests say: The bar provides accommodating staff and practical event support, including prompt communication and hands-on help with setup.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

With a long history of being Melbourne’s favorite northside meeting place, the Queensberry Hotel boasts multiple flexible function spaces that are able to accommodate celebrations and events of all shapes and sizes!
Christmas Package
$50 per person
Minimum numbers 25, maximum numbers 50
Choice option available for numbers under 25
Christmas table décor included

Entrée:
- Prawn and avocado salad, ocean prawns serve with mescalin leaves

Main:
- Served alternatively (please select two options)
- Roast turkey with cranberry sauce
- Traditional Christmas ham with mustards
- Grilled medallions of lamb marinated in rosemary with a fresh mint-infused jus
- Grilled fish of the day serve with lemon sauce
- All served with seasonal roasted vegetables
-
Shared to the table:
- Rocket and parmesan salad
- Green beans
- Roasted garlic chat potatoes

Dessert:
- Mini Christmas pudding served with a Frangelico Anglaise and vanilla ice cream
- Cheese platter to share with a selection of premium Australian cheeses, fruits, and water crackers

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
10:30 am – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
10:30 am – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 40
Dining
up to 15

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

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

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

About Queensberry Hotel

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

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Terrace at a Pub
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Swanston St Bar & Terrace
Dining Room at
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
Dining Room in a Pub
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Dining Room
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from $4200
minimum spend / per session
Outdoor Space at a Pub
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Three Event Spaces
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from $1500
minimum spend / per session
Garden at a Pub
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Beer Garden (Semi-Private)
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Pub
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150
250
Whole Venue

Location

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