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Entire Venue at Porters

Restaurant
·
Whole venue
49 Nelson Place, Williamstown, 3016 –
Williamstown, Melbourne
Up to 80
seats
Up to 110
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Porters is a neighbourhood restaurant centred on a polished, contemporary dining room and a compact, table-focused layout that suits exclusive use for private gatherings.

Design: The interior pairs muted plaster walls and warm timber detailing with upholstered chairs and low-hanging glass globe pendants, producing a restrained, modern look and intimate proportions focused on close table arrangements.

Features: The venue has a staffed full bar serving a curated selection of wines, cocktails and spirits alongside a functioning restaurant kitchen for plated dining and shared small plates. The layout includes freestanding tables, banquette seating and bar stools that can be reconfigured for private bookings. The venue provides step-free access and is wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for: Intimate to mid-sized groups seeking a polished, seated dinner or a relaxed, social reception in a compact restaurant setting.

What sets it apart: A built-in PA system that allows hosts to play their own music through the venue's speakers.

What guests say: The dining room is stylish and modern with dimmed lighting and a polished interior. The venue accommodates private functions and provides on-site event support during bookings.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $55 per person
Per session
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $55 per person
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $55 per person
Per session
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $55 per person
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $55 per person
Per session
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $55 per person
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $55 per person
Per session
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $55 per person
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $55 per person
Per session
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $55 per person
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $55 per person
Per session
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $55 per person
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 110
  • Dining
    up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegetarian menu
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Flatscreen TV
  • 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 parking is available on-site
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • 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 not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • 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

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

• Smoking on premises not allowed.

About Porters

Porters is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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