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An event space in a pub with exposed stone walls, pendant lighting, and high tables with stools at Royal Melbourne Hotel.
An event space in a pub with exposed stone walls, high tables, and red accent lighting at Royal Melbourne Hotel.

The Cells at Royal Melbourne Hotel

Event Space in a Pub
·
Private space
629 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3004 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 80
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Step inside the original bluestone heritage-listed Cellblock. Once a temporary home to some of Melbourne’s most infamous characters, The Cells is a self-contained space featuring boutique bar, AV/ DJ facilities, private bathrooms and adjacent ‘Wardens Lounge’ room.

A warm, intimate dining room or impressively unique social entertainment space, The Cells lends itself to a multitude of events including cocktail/dining functions, trivia/networking events, birthdays, presentations, art exhibitions, theme nights and more…

Built in 1889, ‘The Cells’ is one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets.

Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 80
  • Theatre
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
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
  • Quiet space
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • 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
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • 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
  • No wedding licence

About Royal Melbourne Hotel

Royal Melbourne 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

Lauren Samios
Member of Tagvenue since January 2023
1 Review
5 Rating
1h Response time
96% Response rate

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