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Band Room at The Penny Black

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
420 Sydney Road, Melbourne, 3056 –
Brunswick, Melbourne
Up to 80
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

This beautifully decorated, dark and moody space features high ceilings, polished floorboards, pillars and a multiuse stage to WOW your guests as is or bring in theming to make the space your very own.

With a private bar, DJ booth and working fireplaces (for some Insta-worthy snaps) be the center stage of your function.

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 120
  • Dining
    up to 80
  • Theatre
    up to 50
  • Cabaret
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free 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
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • 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
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 9:00 pm

Host rules

Smoking in allocated areas of the venue only.
Under 18-year-olds allowed in the venue until 9 pm (or advised by management).
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

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SF
Stacy F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Penny Black

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