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The Moat

Restaurant

#8 of 151 Event Space venues in Melbourne CBD
#78 of 610 Minimum Spend venues in Melbourne
  4 reviews  – 
176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
From $500
min. spend
Up to 60
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at The Moat

Dining Room at The Moat
Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
60 seats
70 standing
A uniquely located space in the heart of the city, our Main Room is ideal for banquet dinners for up to 55, to cocktail-style parties for up to 70 people. Set underneath the Wheeler Centre in the bluestone basement of the State Library, our Main Room will delight your guests with its distinctive decor.
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $4000 minimum spend
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Liberace Room at The Moat
Liberace Room
Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
26 seats
30 standing
A smaller space located just off our courtyard next to our Main Room, the Liberace Room is perfect for more intimate events, with a capacity of up to 26 people seated or 30 standing. Tucked inside a bluestone basement, the Liberace Room's unique decor and cosy atmosphere will delight your guests as they drink and dine.
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $500 minimum spend
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Entire Venue at The Moat
Entire Venue
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
54 seats
120 standing
Uniquely located in the heart of the city, underneath the Wheeler Centre, The Moat will surprise and delight your guests. Our entire venue can accomodate up to 120 guests, including in our outdoor all-weather courtyard. Our handmade Italian cuisine, extensive drinks list and exemplary service will make your next function one to remember!
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $6500 minimum spend
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Prices and opening hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $500–$6500 min. spend
Dining Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Liberace Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Entire Venue
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $500–$6500 min. spend
Dining Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Liberace Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Entire Venue
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $500–$6500 min. spend
Dining Room
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Liberace Room
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Entire Venue
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $500–$6500 min. spend
Dining Room
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Liberace Room
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Entire Venue
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Friday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $750–$8500 min. spend
Dining Room
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Liberace Room
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $750 min. spend
Entire Venue
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $8500 min. spend
Saturday
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500–$6500 min. spend
Dining Room
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Liberace Room
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $6500 min. spend

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
5.0
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MJ
Mel J.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 20 guests · December 2023
We had our staff Christmas lunch at The Moat. From the beginning, Rosie was responsive and helpful, & allowed us a lot of flexibility with our booking. We very much enjoyed both the food and the space, and staff were both efficient and helpful. The Moat catered extremely well for our gluten/dairy free guest and everyone enjoyed the food. We had a lovely time.
4.8
AC
Amanda C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
MJ
Mel J.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
AT
Abby T.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Moat

Designed by artist Christo Gillard, The Moat is tucked beneath the iconic State Library building. Its custom interior pays homage to the heritage nostalgia.

It is a perfect escape away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy worldly food and wine among 19th Century bluestone walls, our homely courtyard, and the timeless literature housed above.

FAQ

Cancellations up to 24 hours from event start time will receive a full refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At The Moat, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Moat does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Moat:

  • Liberace Room hosting 20 guests: $976.64
  • Dining Room hosting 60 guests: $4000
  • Entire Venue hosting 100 guests: $4032

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Moat is located at 176 Little Lonsdale Street, in the Melbourne CBD district of Melbourne.

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