A dining room with stone walls, a square table set for eight, and chandelier lighting at Royal Melbourne Hotel.
A private dining room with stone walls, a square table with white linens, and black cushioned chairs at Royal Melbourne Hotel.
A dining room in a pub with black stone walls, a white tablecloth, and table settings with small lamps at Royal Melbourne Hotel.
A dining room entrance with a heavy wooden door and stone walls at Royal Melbourne Hotel.

The Cells Private Dining at Royal Melbourne Hotel

Dining Room in a Pub
·
Private space
629 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3004 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 10
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The former Bourke Street West Police complex comprises a cell block, watchhouse, police barracks, station, sergeants' quarters, and marshalling yard.

The S.C. Brittingham-designed cell block, overseen by S.E. Bindley, was finished by 1887, with the associated police station, barracks, and sergeants' quarters completed by 1889. This site is the last surviving 19th-century public building, holding historical significance as a representation of the Victorian Police Force’ evolution.

Discover 'The Cells,' a hidden gem in Melbourne. Step into the original heritage-listed bluestone Cellblock to experience a cozy dining room in cell #1, hosting up to 10 guests. This unique space blends Melbourne's history with contemporary dining.

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $500 + $1500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $500 + $1500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $500 + $1500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $500 + $1500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $500 + $1500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Dining
    up to 10

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
  • Air conditioner
  • Quiet space
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

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

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