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The Garden Parlour at The National Hotel

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
344 Victoria Street, Melbourne, 3121 –
Richmond, Melbourne
Up to 40
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Garden Parlour is a large, private space that sits beside the beer garden and can accommodate up to 40 guests seated and 60 guests cocktail style.

It has a fantastic alfresco feel to it with lots of greenery and large glass doors that can slide open or closed depending on how private you’d like the room to be.

It also features a private bar, your own bartender, a TV screen with HDMI access, iPod connection and microphone access.

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 35-55 guests and costs about $3,000.

"Service was amazing, food was sensational! Would definitely host another event here!"

- Sara A. Sep 2026

Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

Host your wedding in the Garden Parlour with a 3-course share-style set menu including chef’s sides and dessert. Daytime minimum spend $3000; evening $4000.

Wedding 3-Course Set Menu – The Garden Parlour
$75 per person

• Three-course set menu served share-style
• Focaccia for the table
• Select two entrées
• Select two mains (three for +$15)
• Chef’s sides included
• Dessert included

FOR THE TABLE
1. Focaccia

ENTREE
1. Fried chicken tenders
2. Baked zucchini koftas
3. Fried calamari
4. Chipotle pork skewers

MAINS
1. Haloumi & eggplant salad
2. Roast chicken breast
3. Grilled barramundi
4. Whole roasted lamb shoulder

SIDES
1. Grilled broccolini
2. Chips
3. Green slaw

DESSERTS
1. White chocolate & pistachio profiteroles
2. Mini cinnamon doughnuts
3. Lemon curd tartlet

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Dining
    up to 36
  • Theatre
    up to 40
  • Boardroom
    up to 20
  • U-Shaped
    up to 24
  • Classroom
    up to 24

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
Spanish cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free on-street parking
  • Microphone
  • Heaters
  • Fire place
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • 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 not allowed
  • 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

Host rules

Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Reviews and ratings

(53 reviews and ratings - )

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

SA
Sara A.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests · September 2026

Service was amazing, food was sensational! Would definitely host another event here!

5.0
OT
Olivia T.
Verified review
Bar · 30 guests · July 2026

The venue had a great selection of food options, the minimum spend wasn’t too high and the venue staff were friendly and very active with responses and catering

That you couldn’t supply your own music

5.0
JO
Jena O.
Verified review
Function Room · 50 guests · June 2025

Friendly staff, cozy venue and decent food!!

4.7
CD
Caroline D.
Verified review
Christmas Dinner · 30 guests · December 2023

Great space for work Christmas dinner where we were able to stand up and have a few drinks before sitting down to a meal.

4.7

FAQ

Yes. The space features TV screens with HDMI access and microphone access.

Yes, clients are welcome to bring their own table decorations.

The space features a private bar, a bartender, a TV screen with HDMI access and microphone access.

Yes, the Garden Parlour has AV inputs for playing your own music throughout a private function.

Yes. Tables in the Beer Garden can also be reserved if guests would like outdoor space.

The National Hotel is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a day
Response rate: 100%

About The National Hotel

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

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Meet your host

Rani Doyle
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53 Reviews
4.9 Rating
3h Response time
95% Response rate

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