An event space in a pub with exposed stone walls, wooden beams, and a long candlelit table at The Grace Darling Hotel.
An event space in a pub with exposed stone walls, candlelit tables, and a tiled bar in the Cellar Bar at The Grace Darling Hotel.
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An event space in a pub with rustic stone walls, candlelit tables, and wood chairs at The Grace Darling Hotel.
An event space in a pub with stone walls, candlelit long tables, and wooden chairs at The Grace Darling Hotel.
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A simple floor plan showing a rectangular cellar with a bar area at one end, a stairway in the corner, and an exit at The Grace Darling Hotel.

Cellar Bar at The Grace Darling Hotel

Bar in a Pub
·
Private space
114 Smith Street, Melbourne, 3066 –
Collingwood, Melbourne
Up to 40
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Historically known as the birthplace of the Collingwood football club!
This candlelit Cellar Bar provides a shadowy, rustic and intimate atmosphere for both sit-down meals or casual standing events.

The independent bar and sound system allow this totally private dining area to be transformed into your own space for up to 40 seated guests or 60 standing.

Now open for Thursday lunch bookings November - December!

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 40-50 guests and costs about $2,000.

"Great venue, for the theme of my party well and has what I needed..."

- Sara L. Dec 2024

Prices

Sunday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 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 $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 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
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Dining
    up to 40
  • Theatre
    up to 40
  • Boardroom
    up to 30
  • Cabaret
    up to 18
  • Classroom
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Fully equipped bar
  • Independant PA, own music can be played
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

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

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: 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
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Reviews and ratings

(75 reviews and ratings - )

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

SL
Sara L.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · December 2024

Great venue, for the theme of my party well and has what I needed

Food was too expensive. Prepaid over $1000 on food for 44 people and people were still hungry so I still had to order about $300 more food on the night and some people still missed out

4.4
RG
Riverlina G.
Verified review
Wedding Reception · 35 guests · October 2024

We held a very short wedding ceremony of 30 people on the deck space. The ceremony started at 6:30 so we were able to enjoy the evening sun. One of our highlights was hearing the cheers and hooting of random bar patrons once we said our “I do’s”. We then shared an absolutely delicious 3 course meal in the cellar room. And for $2 a head, they provided a cake cut service. The Grace darling staff were super polite and punctual. Our family and friends are still raving about it. So much so that my two young friends want the same for their wedding day. I cannot forget to mention Nickers for tending to every last minute need of mine, taking the pressure off me so I could enjoy my day stress free. 100/10 recommend and if we could give a hundred stars we would. Thank you times a million 😭

5.0
MD
Mary D.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 50 guests · December 2023

Staff were fantastic Food was amazing Venue was great

Chairs were uncomfortable

5.0
JW
Jayne W.
Verified review
Christmas Dinner · 50 guests · December 2023

Fabulous venue for our staff Xmas lunch, food was brilliant and plentiful , 3 course Christmas lunch with a large variety of delicious choices. We had a full bar and bar staff were great. Function managers Oscar and Elena were very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend.

5.0

FAQ

Yes. A DJ table can be used at no additional cost, but it must be booked one month before the event. The DJ must provide their own equipment.

Yes. A television is available for use during the event, but it can only be used in the Bandroom.

Yes. Tables and chairs can be setup across the band room area leaving the stage area free for the first dance and group performances.

About The Grace Darling Hotel

The Grace Darling 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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Meet your host

Elena Gill
Member of Tagvenue since February 2019
75 Reviews
4.9 Rating
4h Response time
100% Response rate

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