The Oxford Scholar
Pub
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Historic pub from 1857 in Melbourne's RMIT campus, known for its cozy atmosphere and modernized bar and dining spaces. Perfect for corporate events or parties, especially for those who appreciate seasonal, locally-sourced menus.
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About The Oxford Scholar
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Established in 1857 during the heady Victorian gold rush era, The Oxford Scholar Hotel served the area for more than 160 years.
Now situated in the heart of the RMIT City campus, the 'Scholar' has been given a modern new lease of life.
With the creation of a series of bar, dining and event spaces, The Scholar offers a relaxed yet sophisticated function experience.
The in-house menu selections are built upon locally sourced and fresh produce, offering delicious seasonal choices.
FAQ
Yes, the venue is equipped with a built-in sound system and two wireless microphones.
No, external caterers are not permitted; all catering must be arranged with the venue.
Access is limited to the booked meeting room.
Yes. A bar tab can be set to a designated amount and guests may also purchase their own drinks on the day; staff will keep you informed of spending.
Yes, movable furniture can be rearranged to set up tables for seating and the venue will confirm setup requirements prior to the event.
The venue has an in-built sound system and microphone, and DJs or live musicians are permitted.
Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.
Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 12 months from the original date, at no cost.
At The Oxford Scholar, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Refreshments for guests are offered
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Oxford Scholar:
- Level 2 Bar hosting 8 guests: $1000
- Level 1 hosting 80 guests: $9114
- The Atrium hosting 20 guests: $3100
- Meeting Rooms - Level 2 hosting 10 guests: $600
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Oxford Scholar is located at 427 Swanston Street, in Melbourne CBD.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Ai C. rated it 5/5 stars
'Held a wonderful 30th here for my partner, the team at The Oxford Scholar were organised, responsive and detail-oriented. Food was tasty, venue very clean, event staff were helpful.' - Darlene rated it 4.6/5 stars
'Amazing staff service and location is really good. Food was yummy and space was very accomodating.' - Kath rated it 4.8/5 stars
'The staff and venue were fantastic. Great location and great space.'
It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:
- Supra V. rated it 5/5 stars
'Rebecca was absolutely amazing to deal with when organising our work Christmas Party - she went above and beyond to understand our needs and tailored a package to suit our budgets including providing suggestions and advice on how to best set up our event. The staff on duty on the night were exceptional - super friendly, professional, efficient and made sure all our guests were looked after and enjoyed themselves. I will highly recommend The Oxford Scholar to anyone wanting a nice venue for a night out and we would love to work with them again in future!' - Ethan B. rated it 4.9/5 stars
'The team at The Oxford Scholar were professional and extremely helpful throughout the whole process of organising our work Christmas Party. The food was delicious, the venue was beautifully presented and the drinks package kept everyone happy. I would definitely recommend having your event at The Oxford Scholar.' - Danni B. rated it 4.9/5 stars
'The staff were great and the event as a whole was very siccessful.'
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