An outdoor restaurant space with striped bench seating, colorful cushions, and wooden tables at Father's Office.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables, blue cushioned benches, and striped pillows at Father's Office.
An outdoor restaurant space with glass railing, wood tables, and city views at Father's Office.
An outdoor restaurant terrace with glass railing, concrete columns, and groups standing at high tables at Father's Office.

Father's Office

Restaurant

#8 of 869 Private Dining venues in Melbourne
#22 of 881 Drinks Reception venues in Melbourne
  12 reviews  – 
249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
From $45
per person
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Excellent communication - 4.6/5
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Spaces for hire at Father's Office

Lonsdale St at Father's Office
Lonsdale St
Outdoor Space
·
Private space
50 seats
100 standing
Overlooking the State Library, the intimate seated balcony area allows a small party to enjoy a classic Melbourne view, no matter the weather. Ideal for groups that want to enjoy a casual birthday with a few friends, or a long lazy afternoon affair.
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $45 per person
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Reviews and ratings

3.9
Amenities
4.0
Location
4.4
Service quality
3.6
Value for money
3.4
Catering
3.8
Communication
4.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
S
Stacey
Verified review
Christmas Party · 45 guests · December 2022 · Swanston St Balcony
The staff were so friendly and accommodating, we had a great time for our work Christmas party. Location was perfect, really good vibe with the staff and yummy cocktails.
We had a christmas party package and the only negative was the amount of food which I think next time we would try and organise a little bit more. The food itself was delicious just wish there was a bit more of it.
4.6
RN
Rosie N.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 50 guests · December 2020 · Swanston St Balcony
Great venue, booking was easy and Steph very helpful
Some Staff at venue not the friendliest
4.6
UT
UYEN T.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 35 guests · December 2020 · Swanston St Balcony
The food and drinks were great
The service was unbelievably bad. There was no communication between the events manager and the staff. I had booked a bottomless function for all my guests and paid $79 per person. They denied us drinks at the bar as we ‘just had one’. We were also told at the start of the function that we would have a waitress take our orders and half way through we were told we could no longer order from the waitress. The manager also made us leave as soon as the function ended even though I spoke to the events manager and she told us we could stay after the function ended and continue to use the space and just pay for drinks we wanted to get afterwards. We were treated very rudely and I wouldn’t recommend to go there.
2.4
CZ
Cindy Z.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 50 guests · November 2019 · Swanston St Balcony
1. Food is good 2. Booking team is very friendly and helpful
1. The Swanston St. balcony cannot accommodate 50-120 as written in their brochure. 2. We booked the venue as a private function; however, other customers still comes in and walking through our venue to get to the other side of the balcony. Also, some customers who are not our guests stay at our place which makes the place even more crowded. In summary, if you are looking for a place with good food and drinks to catch up with friends, this place is good. If you are looking for a private-ish function, Father's Office is not a very good choice I think.
2.8

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $45 per person
Lonsdale St
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $45 per person
Thursday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $45 per person
Lonsdale St
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $45 per person
Friday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $45 per person
Lonsdale St
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $45 per person
Saturday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $45 per person
Lonsdale St
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $45 per person

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 100
standing
Up to 50
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Father's Office

Father's Office is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Father's Office is a large American-style restaurant and bar set in a 1920s‑inspired interior.

Venue highlights: An open, multi-level dining room includes a raised balcony and an outdoor seating area that allow private hires to spread across indoor and outdoor zones. The venue provides in-house catering and a menu that includes extensive vegan and gluten-free options. Table ordering is managed by QR codes to speed rounds and simplify group orders.

Best for: Birthday dinners and milestone celebrations, after-work drinks and cocktail receptions, casual group dining for larger private parties.

Location: Melbourne CBD, opposite the State Library and close to Melbourne Central; the area provides several bars and late-night options for guests to continue the event nearby.

What guests say: The menu consistently delivers hearty mains such as steaks, burgers and fries. The bar and QR-code ordering support timely drink service for groups and large bookings.

FAQ

Yes, minors are welcome at private dinner functions on Wednesdays.

Yes, cakes can be brought on the night. The cakeage charge is waived for functions.

Yes, a bar tab can be set up at the venue.

No, outdoor areas cannot be booked; they are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

At Father's Office, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Father's Office does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Father's Office:

  • Lonsdale St hosting 18 guests: $1250

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

Father's Office is located at 249 Little Lonsdale Street, in Melbourne CBD.

It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:

  • SP&R G. rated it 4.6/5 stars
    'The staff were so friendly and accommodating, we had a great time for our work Christmas party. Location was perfect, really good vibe with the staff and yummy cocktails.'
  • Rosie N. rated it 4.6/5 stars
    'Great venue, booking was easy and Steph very helpful '
  • CZ rated it 2.8/5 stars
    '1. Food is good 2. Booking team is very friendly and helpful'

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