The National Hotel

Pub / Bar
  35 reviews  – 
344 Victoria Street, Melbourne, 3121
Richmond

Rani D.

Spaces for hire at The National Hotel

from $1000
minimum spend / per session
The Garden Parlour
40
60
The Garden Parlour is a large, private space that sits beside the beer garden and can accommodate up to 40 guests seated and 60 guests cocktail style. It has a fantastic alfresco feel to it with lots of greenery and large glass doors that can slide open or closed depending on how private you’d like the room to be. It also features a private bar...
from $500
minimum spend / per session
The Café
24
40
Our Café is a luxe, intimate room with a warming fireplace and a beautiful, large parquetry table. It features huge windows overlooking Victoria street. This exclusive function space is ideal for private dinners or more intimate cocktail functions. The Cafe is separated from the rest of the venue by the main bar and offers private access to the b...
from $50
minimum spend / per session
The Beer Garden
25
25
The beer garden is perfect for all group bookings. Large tables line the timber deck. The scene is set with hanging lamps in amber glass bottles bolstered across the courtyard. Winter phobics need not fear, the transeasonal courtyard if fully undercover with heating. Canapés and a la carte are both available, with easy access to the main bar.
from $500
minimum spend / per day
The Den
12
20
The Den is our semi-private dining room accessed from the main bar area. It’s a cosy, industrial-style space featuring a fireplace and exposed brick walls. The Den is perfect for smaller gatherings and accommodates both seated dinners and cocktail functions. The space also has its own TV screen...

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $50–$1500 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
The Café
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $50–$1000 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
The Café
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $50–$1000 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
The Café
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $50–$1000 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
The Café
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Friday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $50–$2500 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
The Café
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $50–$2500 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
The Café
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 min. spend

Facilities and catering options

Up to 60
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Location

344 Victoria Street, Melbourne, 3121

Reviews and ratings

(35 reviews and ratings – )

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Camille T.
March 2024

The venue was perfect. It was very well suited to the likes to the friend we were celebrating. The food was impressive, everything served was really good. Staff were efficient. Special shoutout to Sasha who helped us organise everything. Communication was smooth, nil complaints at all.

Food was delicious but could’ve been better if the main course portions were bigger.

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Lisa P.
January 2024

Review for The Garden Parlour. On behalf of myself and our extended family, we want to thank you, Rani, Will and everyone for the caring and professional manner in which you handled the Celebrations of Life for our mother Pamela on Saturday 20th in the Garden Parlour. It was an emotional day for us and we are still dealing with her loss, but you and your staff did an exemplary job in working with us through the afternoon. For that we are very grateful and appreciative of how much you and your staff care. We were very happy with the food and flowers that were displayed on each of the tables. Rani and Sasha were so helpful and kept us up to date with everything from start to finish. Thanks again. 🙏🏼🥰

C
Caroline D.
December 2023

Great space for work Christmas dinner where we were able to stand up and have a few drinks before sitting down to a meal.

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Arlene S.
May 2023

Sasha was such a fantastic function coordinator. From the start of planning until our wedding day, no hassle at all. All our guests enjoyed our very intimate wedding. Plus the food! It was superb! I can't thank Sasha and The National Hotel enough for making our wedding memorable. Sasha and her team are highly recommended.

About The National Hotel

The National Hotel is the perfect place to celebrate an anniversary, birthday or special occasion.

Our venue offers four individual spaces: the outdoor dining room; the café; the den; and an open-air courtyard. Each room is unique in its offerings and can be tailored to suit the size and nature of your event.

The National Hotel can accommodate any affair, from an intimate corporate lunch to a lavish cocktail party for 70 guests.

Whatever your requirements may be, we customise each event to ensure it’s a reflection of your specific needs. Our approach is always flexible and we can shape floor plans and spaces as required. We are more than happy to discuss your vision with you.

If you’re interested in hosting your next function at The National Hotel, take a look through this pack to find out what we have to offer.