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Half Venue at Hightail

Event Space in a Bar
·
Semi-private area
727 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3008 –
Docklands, Melbourne
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Half Venue is a semi-private area in Hightail Event Space characterised by an open-plan layout centred on a long service counter that forms the room’s social hub.

Design: The interior pairs retro-modern patterned floor tiling with layered ceiling panels and mixed-height seating. The layout is bright and casual, using large windows and clear sightlines to keep the area visually open.

Features: A staffed bar serves drinks and food from the venue menu within the semi-private area. A PA system and speakers are installed and hosts may play their own music or bring a DJ; a clear dancefloor area is provided. Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, outdoor seating, step-free guest access and accessible toilets are available.

Ideal for: Social groups and work teams seeking a lively, music-friendly standing reception or an informal seated gathering with space to dance.

What guests say: The space is bright and relaxed but becomes noticeably louder when busy. The space is supported by generally fast, friendly service.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

$30000 min. spend

Celebrate Christmas in the Half Venue with private bar and balcony, plus Eat Me A Lot canapés: 3 cold, 3 hot, 1 substantial and dessert.

Christmas Party Canapés Package – Half Venue (Min. 25 Guests)
$58 per person

• Canapé service: 3 cold canapés, 3 hot canapés
• 1 substantial item
• 1 dessert canapé

Prices

Sunday
11:00 am – 12:30 am
from $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 12:30 am
from $5000 + $10000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $12000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $12000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
11:00 am – 12:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 12:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
11:00 am – 12:30 am
from $35000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 12:30 am
from $35000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
11:00 am – 12:30 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 12:30 am
from $1000 + $10000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 300

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan 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
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

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
  • 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
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

D
Danni
Verified review
Christmas Party · 200 guests · November 2023

The team did such an amazing job on the night and make it so easy for me :)

had to walk to the food court for the toilets

4.7
D
Danni
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, multiple screens can be utilised, and a microphone is also available.

Yes, guests may stay beyond the official end of an event. If another function is booked in the same space or there are general venue bookings, the group may need to move to a different area.

About Hightail

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

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Location

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Meet your host

Catherine Ellis
Member of Tagvenue since September 2018
4 Reviews
4.7 Rating
9h Response time
97% Response rate

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