An event space with exposed stone walls, red uplighting, and iron-barred gates 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.

Capacity

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

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

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

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

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About Royal Melbourne Hotel

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Location

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