The Metropolitan
Bar
#14 of 851 Corporate Party venues in Melbourne
#1 of 108 Engagement Party venues in Melbourne CBD
13 reviews
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265 William Street, Melbourne, 3000
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Melbourne CBD
Cat Walsh
Your Personal Event Manager from The Metropolitan
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Response time: Within
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Excellent communication - 5/5
12 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire at The Metropolitan
Ground Floor Wine Bar
Bar
·
Shared space
100 seats
140 standing
The Ground Floor Wine Bar is a bar and restaurant setting that perfectly blends The Metropolitan's historic architecture with contemporary design. The space features exposed brickwork, beautiful wooden finishes and a large scale mural designed by renowned artist, RONE.
With a mixture of high and low dining tables, as well as configurable bar tabl...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $60 per person
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Cocktail Lounge
Lounge
·
Semi-private area
50 seats
180 standing
Located on the first floor, the Cocktail Lounge is designed in a sleek deep blue, gold and velvet aesthetic, offering a plush and modern vibe. With configurable seating booths (three) and banquettes (six), luxe cocktail bar, adjustable lighting, dance floor, DJ booth, projector and state of the art audio equipment; it's the perfect place to sip and...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $60 per person
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Rooftop Bar
Rooftop
·
Private space
100 seats
230 standing
The Rooftop Bar boasts an alfresco deck with sweeping views of the city skyline—an ideal spot to savor delicious food perfectly paired with local wines and signature cocktails. Whether you're basking in the afternoon sun or enjoying the sparkling city lights long into the evening, it's the ultimate destination for relaxed indulgence.
Seamlessly co...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $60 per person
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Meeting Spaces
Meeting Room
·
Private space
16 seats
Versatile Meeting Spaces Designed for Productivity
- Three modern meeting rooms with capacities for 8, 10, and 16 guests
- Configurable layouts available for larger groups and flexible arrangements
- High-speed internet to keep your team connected and efficient
- Teleconferencing and video conferencing capabilities for collaboration
- Prime locati...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $105 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Prices and opening hours
Sunday
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Ground Floor Wine Bar
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Cocktail Lounge
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Rooftop Bar
12:00 pm –
1:00 am
from
$60
per person
Monday
8:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$105
hire fee per hour
Ground Floor Wine Bar
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Cocktail Lounge
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Rooftop Bar
12:00 pm –
1:00 am
from
$60
per person
Meeting Spaces
8:00 am –
5:30 pm
from
$105
hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$105
hire fee per hour
Ground Floor Wine Bar
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Cocktail Lounge
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Rooftop Bar
12:00 pm –
1:00 am
from
$60
per person
Meeting Spaces
8:00 am –
5:30 pm
from
$105
hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$105
hire fee per hour
Ground Floor Wine Bar
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Cocktail Lounge
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Rooftop Bar
12:00 pm –
1:00 am
from
$60
per person
Meeting Spaces
8:00 am –
5:30 pm
from
$105
hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$105
hire fee per hour
Ground Floor Wine Bar
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Cocktail Lounge
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Rooftop Bar
12:00 pm –
1:00 am
from
$60
per person
Meeting Spaces
8:00 am –
5:30 pm
from
$105
hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$105
hire fee per hour
Ground Floor Wine Bar
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Cocktail Lounge
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Rooftop Bar
12:00 pm –
1:00 am
from
$60
per person
Meeting Spaces
8:00 am –
5:30 pm
from
$105
hire fee per hour
Saturday
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Ground Floor Wine Bar
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Cocktail Lounge
12:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$60
per person
Rooftop Bar
12:00 pm –
1:00 am
from
$60
per person
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 verified users
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 230
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
4.9
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
2 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
CS
Carolyn S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Very helpful
Submitted 3 weeks ago
5.0
CS
Carolyn S.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 150 guests
· July 2025
The venue was very well presented, great views, food and service .
NA
Submitted 3 weeks ago
5.0
CT
Chris T.
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests
· April 2025
Had my wedding reception here.
Loved the look and vibe of this beautiful venue, as did my guests!
Staff amazing too!
Not enough toilets for make guests.
Submitted 4 months ago
4.9
TW
Thea W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 month ago
5.0
About The Metropolitan
The Metropolitan is a historic landmark located in the west-end of Melbourne’s CBD, having opened its doors as a local hotel and pub all the way back in 1854. Today, it stands as a revitalised three-storey hospitality venue, with each floor providing a distinctively unique experience where you can celebrate your special occasion. From birthdays and engagements to christenings and weddings, we have spaces to suit all events.
FAQ
At The Metropolitan, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Metropolitan:
- Rooftop Bar hosting 150 guests: $6745.04
- Cocktail Lounge hosting 50 guests: $8489.04
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Metropolitan is located at 265 William Street, in the Melbourne CBD district of Melbourne.
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