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The Coventry Room with Library Room Combined at Golden Gate Hotel

Pub
85 Seated
160 Standing

238 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

4.4 (1132)
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Space ID: 5272
With leather furniture, warm timbers and earthy tones, The Coventry Room embraces a traditional Gentlemen’s Club vibe. Suitable for formal dinners, cocktail parties and corporate events, this space features a private bar, ambient lights and window views over leafy Clarendon Street. and a separate space attached to The Coventry Room, The Library includes a large fireplace, powder room, and audio facilities. With an eye-catching bookshelf wall feature, this function room is ideal for business meetings and intimate dinners. All in all it can hold 160 people standing and 85 people seated.

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Room Layouts & Capacity

Boardroom30
Theatre60
Classroom50
Standing160
U Shape22
Banquet85
Cabaret35

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab$
Coffee / Tea$
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering$

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone$
Projector
Speakers$
TV

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Accommodation$
Air Con
Dance Floor
External Music or DJ$
Flip Chart
Lighting
Natural light
On-Site Parking$
Receptionist
Restroom
Security$
Smoking Area
WiFi

Google iconReviews for Golden Gate Hotel

Shruti Kohli

December 30, 2025

Just randomly walked in for lunch for the first time and was happy to find they had a lunch special going on, which was a bonus. We ordered the chicken schnitzel, which came with chips, gravy, and salad. The meat was very chewy. The chicken burger was actually delicious, but the chips looked sad and unappealing. Service was good, but the food took over 20 minutes to arrive, even though it wasn’t busy at all. Overall, an okay experience—some hits and misses.

Towfik Farazee

May 9, 2026

Went to Golden Gate Hotel for a work dinner on the 29th of April with colleagues. I ordered the Mexican-style chicken parma, while others at the table tried different varieties. Unfortunately, all of the parmas were quite bland and lacking flavour, and the chicken itself was fairly tough. The nacho chips also didn’t seem fresh, and overall the dishes lacked proper seasoning, which made the meals pretty underwhelming. On the positive side, the service was very good and the atmosphere was decent for a Wednesday night. Staff were friendly and the venue had a nice vibe, but unfortunately the food quality just didn’t match the overall experience.

Rory

April 5, 2026

Honestly, pretty disappointing overall. There are more stars in this review than there are potatoes on the plate… which says a lot for a roast. The presentation is genuinely horrific, everything just looks thrown together with no real care or attention. It doesn’t exactly scream “Sunday roast done right.” But the biggest issue was the bottomless wine situation. We rang up beforehand and were told it was on, so all five of us turned up expecting it. Then suddenly, we’re told it’s not running? That’s just not on. If you say something is available, you need to honour it. We came in expecting a great experience and left pretty underwhelmed. Sort it out.

Jesse McQueen

April 29, 2026

A solid, dependable pub overall. The parma is good value if you catch it during the lunch specials, though the regular prices, especially for drinks, feel a bit steep. The chips are thin and quite a few end up overdone and not really edible. What really lets it down is the pricing on extras, $4 for a small gravy feels excessive and a bit of a slap in the face (see image for size!).

Omid Master

April 19, 2026

Excellent atmosphere service and food. Highly recommend. Perfect on a sunny day on the roof top and with lots of sky lights


Other spaces at this venue

4 Spaces Available At This Venue
Stylish and Contemporary Dining Space

Stylish and Contemporary Dining Space

The Dining room is located on the ground floor of the venue, semi-detached from the main bar area. This stylish and contemporary space boasts gorgeous views of tree-lined Coventry Street and is perfect for birthdays, cocktail parties, engagement parties or private dinner functions.
40
80
Price on Request
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The Classy Vibe of Entire Venue

The Classy Vibe of Entire Venue

This entire venue can be book privately this venue has been a part of the South Melbourne landscape since way back in 1853. That's a long, long time – and certainly enough time to perfect the art of being a relaxed and friendly traditional pub, and then combine it with a contemporary dining experience. features a number of exclusive and non-exclusive spaces, making it a good pick for a variety of event types. Birthdays, cocktail parties, corporate events, and even relaxed post-work celebrations
140
370
Price on Request
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The Main Bar

The Main Bar

Featuring handcrafted furnishings in a modern room, The Main Bar area is the perfect space for those who wish to mingle in the atmosphere of the venue whilst enjoying their own private space next to the bar.
60
200
Price on Request
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The Library Intimate Corner Adjoining to Coventry Room

The Library Intimate Corner Adjoining to Coventry Room

The Library is ideal for intimate dinners or business meetings for up to 14 people. It includes a fireplace, private bathrooms, and audio facilities. Standing capacity up to 30 pax.
14
30
Price on Request
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Venue Hours

Monday12:00pm-09:00pm
Tuesday12:00pm-09:00pm
Wednesday12:00pm-10:00pm
Thursday12:00pm-10:00pm
Friday12:00pm-Midnight
Saturday12:00pm-Midnight
Sunday12:00pm-09:00pm
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyBar MitzvahBirthday PartyBucks PartyChristmas PartyCocktail PartyCorporate FunctionDinnerEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyFunctionLunchNetworking EventProduct Launch