The Oxford Scholar
Hotel
#3 of 370 Function Room venues in Melbourne
#1 of 660 Corporate Event venues in Melbourne
427 Swanston Street, Melbourne, 3000
–
Melbourne Central Station (200 m)
Rebecca Reich
#Supervenue
Your Personal Event Manager from The Oxford Scholar
Response rate: 99%
Response time: Within
1 hour
Partnered with Tagvenue for 3 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 4.5/5
81 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
4.7
41 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness and service quality
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
Reviews
41 reviews
Spaces for hire at The Oxford Scholar
from $350
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Atrium
50
100
Situated in the back corner of the pub - roped off exclusively for your event.
Versatile and well equipped function space with warm yet industrial decor.
State of the art AV equipment and wireless mic's for speech requirements.
Smart TVs allow screen-share and accept flash drives to display content during event.
Furniture is moveable to suit yo...
from $500
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Level 1
55
120
Our exclusive Level 1 space is perfect for your private party, product launch, workshop or networking event!
With a private bar and access to state of the art AV equipment, you are able to control the music/audio and utilise our wireless microphones for any speech requirements.
The room can be sectioned to suit any group size. Furniture is moveab...
from $700
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Level 2 Bar
25
60
INTIMATE SPACE WITH EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE ENTRY & BAR.
Cozy function space perfect for an intimate dinner, milestone birthday, or small networking event. With exclusive lift access, a gorgeous private bar and an open floor plan
Furniture is moveable to suit your event style (seated dinner/cocktail party). Decorations permitted.
from $175
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
14
20
Variety of Spaces Perfect for Meetings & Private Dining
The Oxford Scholar offers a selection of private rooms on Level 2.
AV capabilities for meeting requirements
Option to serve catering into rooms or in the foyer adjacent
Able to book private room for meeting purposes and move into the foyer post-meeting for networking
Private bar in foyer...
Prices and opening hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am –
12:30 am
from
$500
hire fee per hour
The Atrium
11:30 am –
12:00 am
from
$350
min. spend
Level 1
8:00 am –
12:30 am
from
$500
hire fee per hour
Level 2 Bar
9:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$700
min. spend
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
8:30 am –
5:00 pm
from
$175–$500
min. spend
Tuesday
8:00 am –
12:30 am
from
$500
hire fee per hour
The Atrium
11:30 am –
12:00 am
from
$350
min. spend
Level 1
8:00 am –
12:30 am
from
$500
hire fee per hour
Level 2 Bar
9:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$700
min. spend
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
8:30 am –
5:00 pm
from
$175–$500
min. spend
Wednesday
8:00 am –
12:30 am
from
$500
hire fee per hour
The Atrium
11:30 am –
12:00 am
from
$350
min. spend
Level 1
8:00 am –
12:30 am
from
$500
hire fee per hour
Level 2 Bar
9:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$700
min. spend
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
8:30 am –
5:00 pm
from
$175–$500
min. spend
Thursday
8:30 am –
12:00 am
from
$175–$2000
min. spend
The Atrium
11:30 am –
12:00 am
from
$350
min. spend
Level 1
7:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$2000
min. spend
Level 2 Bar
9:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$700
min. spend
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
8:30 am –
5:00 pm
from
$175–$500
min. spend
Friday
8:30 am –
12:00 am
from
$175–$3500
min. spend
The Atrium
7:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$3500
min. spend
Level 1
7:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$3000
min. spend
Level 2 Bar
9:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$700–$2500
min. spend
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
8:30 am –
5:00 pm
from
$175–$500
min. spend
Saturday
7:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$2500–$3500
min. spend
The Atrium
7:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$2500
min. spend
Level 1
7:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$3500
min. spend
Level 2 Bar
7:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$2500
min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 5 verified users
Facilities and catering options
Up to 120
standing
Up to 55
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
Location
427 Swanston Street, Melbourne, 3000
Melbourne Central Station (200 m)
Public transportation
- Train Melbourne Central 150 m
Parking
- Parking David Parking cbd 150 m
- Parking 8 Franklin St Parking 150 m
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Parks
- Ngarara Place 150 m
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- Campus Lawn 150 m
- State Library Forecourt 200 m
Airports
- Vedaleon Technologies 350 m
- Jet Airways 900 m
- Aviation Projects 1.0 km
- Helipad Royal Melbourne Hospital 1.2 km
Reviews and ratings
(109 reviews and ratings – )
S
Sam R.
March 2024
Fabulous location and great staff. Food was perfect - couldn't have faulted the venue.
E
Ethan B.
December 2023
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.
D
Danni B.
December 2023
The staff were great and the event as a whole was very siccessful.
F
Fearn S.
December 2023
From the signage in the lift to the refreshments set up in the room, comfortable chairs, perfect temperature and quiet, this was the perfect space for our team strategy session.
About The Oxford Scholar
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.
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
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
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
At The Oxford Scholar, you can host various events such as Drinks Receptions, Banquet, Corporate Events, Conference / Seminar, Social Parties, Dining, Baby Shower / Tea Party, Christmas Parties, Weddings, Drinks and Dining, Building, Generic Tags, Style, Meetings, Performances / Exhibitions.
Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at The Oxford Scholar:
- Level 2 Bar hosting 50 guests: $3395
- Level 1 hosting 24 guests: $1000
- The Atrium hosting 22 guests: $3653.70
- Meeting Rooms - Level 2 hosting 15 guests: $1270.50
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Oxford Scholar is located at 427 Swanston Street, in the Melbourne. The nearest metro station is Melbourne Central Station.
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