The Oxford Scholar
Pub
#5 of 608 Pub venues in Melbourne
#1 of 779 Drinks Reception venues in Melbourne
132 reviews
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427 Swanston Street, Melbourne, 3000
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Melbourne CBD
Rebecca Reich
Your Personal Event Manager from The Oxford Scholar
Response rate: 99%
Response time: Within
2 hours
Partnered with Tagvenue for 4 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 4.5/5
97 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire at The Oxford Scholar
The Atrium
Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
100 standing
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...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $350 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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Level 1
Dining Room
·
Private space
55 seats
120 standing
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...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now
Level 2 Bar
Event Space
·
Private space
25 seats
60 standing
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.
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
Meeting Room
·
Private space
14 seats
20 standing
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...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $175 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now
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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
$1500
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
$1500
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
$1500
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
$1500
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
$1500–$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 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 7 verified users
Facilities and catering options
Up to 120
standing
Up to 55
seats
In-house catering
Australian
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
4.8
4 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
52 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness and service quality
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.8
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.9
KJ
Katrina J.
June 2025
Pub · 7 guests
Excellent Facilities and service
5.0
AS
Ash S.
May 2025
Function Room · 25 guests
Venue ,food and communications
5.0
AC
Aimee C.
March 2025
Corporate Event · 50 guests
Rebecca was a pleasure to work with in organising our event. She was highly accommodating, well-organised, and transparent in her communication. Her prompt responses and attention to detail greatly contributed to a smooth planning process, enhancing our overall experience with the venue.
5.0
SV
Supra V.
December 2024
Christmas Party · 70 guests
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!
Nothing. Everything was ideal.
5.0
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
- 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 50 guests: $2508.72
- Level 1 hosting 80 guests: $9114
- The Atrium hosting 40 guests: $1000
- Meeting Rooms - Level 2 hosting 12 guests: $800
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Oxford Scholar is located at 427 Swanston Street, in the Melbourne CBD district of Melbourne.
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