A dining room with stone walls, a square table set for eight, and chandelier lighting 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.

Capacity

Dining
up to 10

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
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
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
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

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