Three Event Spaces at Queensberry Hotel

Outdoor Space at a Pub
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Semi-private area
593 Swanston St, Carlton, Melbourne, 3053
Carlton, Melbourne

About this space

SwanstonBar & Terrace & Beer Garden at Queensberry Hotel offers a vibrant and inviting venue for patrons seeking a relaxed and enjoyable experience in Melbourne. Located within Queensberry Hotel, this multifaceted space includes a lively bar, a charming terrace, and a spacious beer garden.

Guests can unwind with a wide selection of beverages, including cocktails, craft beers, and wines, accompanied by delicious meals and snacks. The SwanstonBar & Terrace & Beer Garden provides a casual yet stylish atmosphere, perfect for social gatherings, after-work drinks, or weekend relaxation. Its central location in Melbourne adds to its appeal, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike seeking a memorable dining and drinking experience.


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
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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.
$6800 – Minimum spend price for December/Holiday
Sample of menu

Platter Menu:
(Suitable for casual gatherings and parties under 30 people. Each platter contains 30 items)

Cold Platters
- Tomato and basil bruschetta (v) $50
- Sandwich Selection (30 halves) $60
- Cheese, Olive and Tomato skewer (v) $65
- Corn fritters with avocado salsa (v,gf) $70
- Smoked Salmon with crème Fraiche, capers, and dill Bellini $85
- Peking duck pancake $85

Hot Platters
- Vegetable spring rolls, soy-mirin dipping sauce (gf,v) $60
- Fried Mushrooms with Bush Tomato Relish (df,gf) $60
- Ham and Cheddar toasties (30 halves) $65
- Pesto and pumpkin Arancini Balls (v) $65
- Italian Meat Balls in sugo (gf) $70
- Gourmet Party Pies $70
- Homemade Sausage Rolls $70
- Mini Chicken Parmas $75
- Satay Chicken Skewers $80

Dessert Platters
- Cheese Platter with biscuits and dried fruits $120
(400g of each - Soft, Blue, Aged Cheddar)
- Fruit Platter - Assorted seasonal fruits $12

(Minimum numbers 25, maximum numbers 50)
Choice option available for numbers under 25

Two-Course: $35.00 per person, Three-Course: $40.00 per person

Entrée:
- Platters to share with the following – served to the table
- Traditional antipasto including a selection of cold meats, prawns and calamari, pickled vegetables
- Selection of dips and breads
- Tofu salad served with grilled vegetables

Mains:
- 180g Aged Porterhouse served with creamy mash potatoes and vegetables
- Grilled whiting served with seasonal salad
- Chicken with ginger and apricot sauce served on turmeric rice
- The vegetable mixed platter with rice or couscous

Dessert:
- Cheese platter to share with a selection of premium Australian cheeses, fruits, and water crackers
Monday
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $4200 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $4200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
$6800 – Minimum spend price for December/Holiday
Sample of menu

Platter Menu:
(Suitable for casual gatherings and parties under 30 people. Each platter contains 30 items)

Cold Platters
- Tomato and basil bruschetta (v) $50
- Sandwich Selection (30 halves) $60
- Cheese, Olive and Tomato skewer (v) $65
- Corn fritters with avocado salsa (v,gf) $70
- Smoked Salmon with crème Fraiche, capers, and dill Bellini $85
- Peking duck pancake $85

Hot Platters
- Vegetable spring rolls, soy-mirin dipping sauce (gf,v) $60
- Fried Mushrooms with Bush Tomato Relish (df,gf) $60
- Ham and Cheddar toasties (30 halves) $65
- Pesto and pumpkin Arancini Balls (v) $65
- Italian Meat Balls in sugo (gf) $70
- Gourmet Party Pies $70
- Homemade Sausage Rolls $70
- Mini Chicken Parmas $75
- Satay Chicken Skewers $80

Dessert Platters
- Cheese Platter with biscuits and dried fruits $120
(400g of each - Soft, Blue, Aged Cheddar)
- Fruit Platter - Assorted seasonal fruits $12

(Minimum numbers 25, maximum numbers 50)
Choice option available for numbers under 25

Two-Course: $35.00 per person, Three-Course: $40.00 per person

Entrée:
- Platters to share with the following – served to the table
- Traditional antipasto including a selection of cold meats, prawns and calamari, pickled vegetables
- Selection of dips and breads
- Tofu salad served with grilled vegetables

Mains:
- 180g Aged Porterhouse served with creamy mash potatoes and vegetables
- Grilled whiting served with seasonal salad
- Chicken with ginger and apricot sauce served on turmeric rice
- The vegetable mixed platter with rice or couscous

Dessert:
- Cheese platter to share with a selection of premium Australian cheeses, fruits, and water crackers
Tuesday
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $4200 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $4200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
$6800 – Minimum spend price for December/Holiday
Sample of menu

Platter Menu:
(Suitable for casual gatherings and parties under 30 people. Each platter contains 30 items)

Cold Platters
- Tomato and basil bruschetta (v) $50
- Sandwich Selection (30 halves) $60
- Cheese, Olive and Tomato skewer (v) $65
- Corn fritters with avocado salsa (v,gf) $70
- Smoked Salmon with crème Fraiche, capers, and dill Bellini $85
- Peking duck pancake $85

Hot Platters
- Vegetable spring rolls, soy-mirin dipping sauce (gf,v) $60
- Fried Mushrooms with Bush Tomato Relish (df,gf) $60
- Ham and Cheddar toasties (30 halves) $65
- Pesto and pumpkin Arancini Balls (v) $65
- Italian Meat Balls in sugo (gf) $70
- Gourmet Party Pies $70
- Homemade Sausage Rolls $70
- Mini Chicken Parmas $75
- Satay Chicken Skewers $80

Dessert Platters
- Cheese Platter with biscuits and dried fruits $120
(400g of each - Soft, Blue, Aged Cheddar)
- Fruit Platter - Assorted seasonal fruits $12

(Minimum numbers 25, maximum numbers 50)
Choice option available for numbers under 25

Two-Course: $35.00 per person, Three-Course: $40.00 per person

Entrée:
- Platters to share with the following – served to the table
- Traditional antipasto including a selection of cold meats, prawns and calamari, pickled vegetables
- Selection of dips and breads
- Tofu salad served with grilled vegetables

Mains:
- 180g Aged Porterhouse served with creamy mash potatoes and vegetables
- Grilled whiting served with seasonal salad
- Chicken with ginger and apricot sauce served on turmeric rice
- The vegetable mixed platter with rice or couscous

Dessert:
- Cheese platter to share with a selection of premium Australian cheeses, fruits, and water crackers
Wednesday
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $4200 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $4200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
$6800 – Minimum spend price for December/Holiday
Sample of menu

Platter Menu:
(Suitable for casual gatherings and parties under 30 people. Each platter contains 30 items)

Cold Platters
- Tomato and basil bruschetta (v) $50
- Sandwich Selection (30 halves) $60
- Cheese, Olive and Tomato skewer (v) $65
- Corn fritters with avocado salsa (v,gf) $70
- Smoked Salmon with crème Fraiche, capers, and dill Bellini $85
- Peking duck pancake $85

Hot Platters
- Vegetable spring rolls, soy-mirin dipping sauce (gf,v) $60
- Fried Mushrooms with Bush Tomato Relish (df,gf) $60
- Ham and Cheddar toasties (30 halves) $65
- Pesto and pumpkin Arancini Balls (v) $65
- Italian Meat Balls in sugo (gf) $70
- Gourmet Party Pies $70
- Homemade Sausage Rolls $70
- Mini Chicken Parmas $75
- Satay Chicken Skewers $80

Dessert Platters
- Cheese Platter with biscuits and dried fruits $120
(400g of each - Soft, Blue, Aged Cheddar)
- Fruit Platter - Assorted seasonal fruits $12

(Minimum numbers 25, maximum numbers 50)
Choice option available for numbers under 25

Two-Course: $35.00 per person, Three-Course: $40.00 per person

Entrée:
- Platters to share with the following – served to the table
- Traditional antipasto including a selection of cold meats, prawns and calamari, pickled vegetables
- Selection of dips and breads
- Tofu salad served with grilled vegetables

Mains:
- 180g Aged Porterhouse served with creamy mash potatoes and vegetables
- Grilled whiting served with seasonal salad
- Chicken with ginger and apricot sauce served on turmeric rice
- The vegetable mixed platter with rice or couscous

Dessert:
- Cheese platter to share with a selection of premium Australian cheeses, fruits, and water crackers
Thursday
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $4200 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $4200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
$6800 – Minimum spend price for December/Holiday
Sample of menu

Platter Menu:
(Suitable for casual gatherings and parties under 30 people. Each platter contains 30 items)

Cold Platters
- Tomato and basil bruschetta (v) $50
- Sandwich Selection (30 halves) $60
- Cheese, Olive and Tomato skewer (v) $65
- Corn fritters with avocado salsa (v,gf) $70
- Smoked Salmon with crème Fraiche, capers, and dill Bellini $85
- Peking duck pancake $85

Hot Platters
- Vegetable spring rolls, soy-mirin dipping sauce (gf,v) $60
- Fried Mushrooms with Bush Tomato Relish (df,gf) $60
- Ham and Cheddar toasties (30 halves) $65
- Pesto and pumpkin Arancini Balls (v) $65
- Italian Meat Balls in sugo (gf) $70
- Gourmet Party Pies $70
- Homemade Sausage Rolls $70
- Mini Chicken Parmas $75
- Satay Chicken Skewers $80

Dessert Platters
- Cheese Platter with biscuits and dried fruits $120
(400g of each - Soft, Blue, Aged Cheddar)
- Fruit Platter - Assorted seasonal fruits $12

(Minimum numbers 25, maximum numbers 50)
Choice option available for numbers under 25

Two-Course: $35.00 per person, Three-Course: $40.00 per person

Entrée:
- Platters to share with the following – served to the table
- Traditional antipasto including a selection of cold meats, prawns and calamari, pickled vegetables
- Selection of dips and breads
- Tofu salad served with grilled vegetables

Mains:
- 180g Aged Porterhouse served with creamy mash potatoes and vegetables
- Grilled whiting served with seasonal salad
- Chicken with ginger and apricot sauce served on turmeric rice
- The vegetable mixed platter with rice or couscous

Dessert:
- Cheese platter to share with a selection of premium Australian cheeses, fruits, and water crackers
Friday
10:30 am – 1:00 am
from $6300 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 1:00 am
from $6300 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
$6800 – Minimum spend price for December/Holiday
Sample of menu

Platter Menu:
(Suitable for casual gatherings and parties under 30 people. Each platter contains 30 items)

Cold Platters
- Tomato and basil bruschetta (v) $50
- Sandwich Selection (30 halves) $60
- Cheese, Olive and Tomato skewer (v) $65
- Corn fritters with avocado salsa (v,gf) $70
- Smoked Salmon with crème Fraiche, capers, and dill Bellini $85
- Peking duck pancake $85

Hot Platters
- Vegetable spring rolls, soy-mirin dipping sauce (gf,v) $60
- Fried Mushrooms with Bush Tomato Relish (df,gf) $60
- Ham and Cheddar toasties (30 halves) $65
- Pesto and pumpkin Arancini Balls (v) $65
- Italian Meat Balls in sugo (gf) $70
- Gourmet Party Pies $70
- Homemade Sausage Rolls $70
- Mini Chicken Parmas $75
- Satay Chicken Skewers $80

Dessert Platters
- Cheese Platter with biscuits and dried fruits $120
(400g of each - Soft, Blue, Aged Cheddar)
- Fruit Platter - Assorted seasonal fruits $12

(Minimum numbers 25, maximum numbers 50)
Choice option available for numbers under 25

Two-Course: $35.00 per person, Three-Course: $40.00 per person

Entrée:
- Platters to share with the following – served to the table
- Traditional antipasto including a selection of cold meats, prawns and calamari, pickled vegetables
- Selection of dips and breads
- Tofu salad served with grilled vegetables

Mains:
- 180g Aged Porterhouse served with creamy mash potatoes and vegetables
- Grilled whiting served with seasonal salad
- Chicken with ginger and apricot sauce served on turmeric rice
- The vegetable mixed platter with rice or couscous

Dessert:
- Cheese platter to share with a selection of premium Australian cheeses, fruits, and water crackers
Saturday
10:30 am – 1:00 am
from $6300 min. spend
Per session
10:30 am – 1:00 am
from $6300 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
$6800 – Minimum spend price for December/Holiday
Sample of menu

Platter Menu:
(Suitable for casual gatherings and parties under 30 people. Each platter contains 30 items)

Cold Platters
- Tomato and basil bruschetta (v) $50
- Sandwich Selection (30 halves) $60
- Cheese, Olive and Tomato skewer (v) $65
- Corn fritters with avocado salsa (v,gf) $70
- Smoked Salmon with crème Fraiche, capers, and dill Bellini $85
- Peking duck pancake $85

Hot Platters
- Vegetable spring rolls, soy-mirin dipping sauce (gf,v) $60
- Fried Mushrooms with Bush Tomato Relish (df,gf) $60
- Ham and Cheddar toasties (30 halves) $65
- Pesto and pumpkin Arancini Balls (v) $65
- Italian Meat Balls in sugo (gf) $70
- Gourmet Party Pies $70
- Homemade Sausage Rolls $70
- Mini Chicken Parmas $75
- Satay Chicken Skewers $80

Dessert Platters
- Cheese Platter with biscuits and dried fruits $120
(400g of each - Soft, Blue, Aged Cheddar)
- Fruit Platter - Assorted seasonal fruits $12

(Minimum numbers 25, maximum numbers 50)
Choice option available for numbers under 25

Two-Course: $35.00 per person, Three-Course: $40.00 per person

Entrée:
- Platters to share with the following – served to the table
- Traditional antipasto including a selection of cold meats, prawns and calamari, pickled vegetables
- Selection of dips and breads
- Tofu salad served with grilled vegetables

Mains:
- 180g Aged Porterhouse served with creamy mash potatoes and vegetables
- Grilled whiting served with seasonal salad
- Chicken with ginger and apricot sauce served on turmeric rice
- The vegetable mixed platter with rice or couscous

Dessert:
- Cheese platter to share with a selection of premium Australian cheeses, fruits, and water crackers

Capacity

Standing
up to 140
Dining
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Complimentary water
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Air conditioner
Natural light
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

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

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Built in 1890, the family-owned and operated heritage listed hotel is a traditional old school “pub” venue with three versatile function spaces. The Queensberry Hotel plays host to many types of events with function spaces catering for guests.

Specializing in business luncheons and dinners, team building and trivia events, birthday parties and Christmas parties with excellent service in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Our function spaces come with affordable minimum beverage spends (no room hire fee) and offer an extensive range of food and beverage options with the ability to tailor a package suited to your event and budget.

Located walking distance from Melbourne Central, CBD and the Lygon St precinct, the Queensberry Hotel is a very convenient meeting spot.


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Location