A function room with exposed brick walls and warm pendant lighting at The National Hotel.
A function room in a pub with large windows, hanging greenery, and high tables at The National Hotel.
A function room in a pub with exposed brick walls, indoor plants, and long wooden tables at The National Hotel.
A function room in a pub with high tables, bar stools, exposed concrete walls, and hanging plants at The National Hotel.

The Café at The National Hotel

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
344 Victoria Street, Melbourne, 3121 –
Richmond, Melbourne
Up to 24
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Café is a Function Room in The National Hotel and a café-style private room defined by abundant natural light.

Design: The space combines exposed brick and raw concrete walls with recycled-wood surfaces and simple, unadorned fittings for an industrial-meets-casual look.

Features: The room includes Wi‑Fi, wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance. The layout centres on a long communal table that can be arranged for seated dining or boardroom-style meetings.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, seated dining or meeting layout around a single communal table.

What sets it apart: A working fireplace provides a distinctive focal point in the room.

What guests say: The Café is cosy and comfortable, and the space benefits from friendly, attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 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 $500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 40
Dining
up to 24
Boardroom
up to 16

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
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free on-street parking
Evaporative cooling
Fire Place
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
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

(52 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
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Camille T.
Verified review
Party · 15 guests · March 2024
The venue was perfect. It was very well suited to the likes to the friend we were celebrating. The food was impressive, everything served was really good. Staff were efficient. Special shoutout to Sasha who helped us organise everything. Communication was smooth, nil complaints at all.
Food was delicious but could’ve been better if the main course portions were bigger.
4.9
LP
Lisa P.
Verified review
Function Room · 35 guests · January 2024
Review for The Garden Parlour. On behalf of myself and our extended family, we want to thank you, Rani, Will and everyone for the caring and professional manner in which you handled the Celebrations of Life for our mother Pamela on Saturday 20th in the Garden Parlour. It was an emotional day for us and we are still dealing with her loss, but you and your staff did an exemplary job in working with us through the afternoon. For that we are very grateful and appreciative of how much you and your staff care. We were very happy with the food and flowers that were displayed on each of the tables. Rani and Sasha were so helpful and kept us up to date with everything from start to finish. Thanks again. 🙏🏼🥰
5.0
AS
Arlene S.
Verified review
Wedding · 20 guests · May 2023
Sasha was such a fantastic function coordinator. From the start of planning until our wedding day, no hassle at all. All our guests enjoyed our very intimate wedding. Plus the food! It was superb! I can't thank Sasha and The National Hotel enough for making our wedding memorable. Sasha and her team are highly recommended.
5.0
A
Anonymous
Verified review
Party · 25 guests · November 2022
The ambiance was great, perfect venue for a little party, highly recommended
It was a bit hot and stuffy - no ventilation unless u keep the privacy door open. Other than that awesome venue for a little party
5.0

FAQ

No, there isn't an input in the Cafe space for the drag queen to connect to, so performers need to bring their own speaker.

Yes, externally hired drag queens are welcome to perform at the venue.

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 couple of hours
Response rate: 99%

About The National Hotel

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Location

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Meet your host

Rani Doyle
Member of Tagvenue since October 2018
52 Reviews
4.9 Rating
3h Response time
95% Response rate

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