A pub event room with round tables draped in white linens, projector screen, and patterned carpet at Waltzing Matilda Hotel.
A pub function room with round tables covered in white linens, a stage, and purple accent walls at Waltzing Matilda Hotel.
A pub function room with long banquet tables, cushioned chairs, a projector screen, and patterned carpet at Waltzing Matilda Hotel.
A pub function room with round tables set with white linens, glassware, and a flower centerpiece at Waltzing Matilda Hotel.

The Banksia Room at Waltzing Matilda Hotel

Function Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
856-868 Heatherton Road, Melbourne, 3172 –
South East Melbourne
Up to 140
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Our most popular function space, The Banksia Room comes equipped with a fully stocked bar, private bathrooms, a large dance floor with a disco ball, a performance stage, a large screen, a projector, and full AV facilities.

No matter what kind of event you are planning - a corporate meeting, a wedding, or a birthday party - we are ready to host it.

Event offers and packages

Meeting Offers

Run your conference in The Banksia Room with the Full Day Delegate Package including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea plus 8-hour hire.
Full Day Delegate Package – The Banksia Room (Min. 10 Guests)
$53 per person
• 8 hour room hire
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
• Iced water and mints on tables
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Flexible room set up
• Free Wi‑Fi

ON ARRIVAL
1. Tea and coffee
2. Selection of biscuits

MORNING TEA
1. Danish pastries
2. Scones with jam and cream

LUNCH
1. Assorted wraps
2. Assorted hot finger food
3. Fresh seasonal fruit
4. Soft drinks and assorted juices

AFTERNOON TEA
1. Chef's selection of cakes and slices

Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 140
Theatre
up to 120
Boardroom
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 62
U-Shaped
up to 30
Classroom
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Complimentary water
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

Any additional equipment/entertainment/decorations or props required, other than those supplied/recommended by the venue, must be confirmed with management a minimum of two weeks before the date of the function.

About Waltzing Matilda Hotel

Waltzing Matilda Hotel is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Chloe Jaeger
Member of Tagvenue since July 2022
1 Review
5 Rating
1h Response time
98% Response rate

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