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Grace Darling Hotel

114 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

4.3 (1280)
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Pub

100 Seated
160 Standing

Why you'll love Grace Darling Hotel

  • Historic Charm: Grace Darling's rich history and stone building offer a unique backdrop for any event, blending heritage with contemporary creativity.
  • Versatile Spaces: With a restaurant, public bar, and private band rooms, it caters to various event types, from intimate gatherings to live music performances.
  • Culinary Excellence: Known for its delectable food, your guests will savor every bite, enhancing the overall event experience.

Built in 1854, Melbourne’s second oldest pub and the first stone building in Collingwood, the Grace Darling has been an indispensable community institution for over a century and a half. Grace Darling Hotel is one of Collingwood's popular restaurants, known for its incredible table service, delicious food and amazing ambience. They strive for the promotion of creativity, experimentation and progression in live music and the arts. Providing a safe and accessible space for culture to develop and flourish. The venue now consists of a restaurant, a public bar, and two band rooms available for private functions. The public bar and sidewalk beer garden continues to house a diversity of mingling locals, artists and professionals, offering comfort and privacy for both intimate encounters and group gatherings, while the band room has transformed into a mainstay on the local live music circuit producing a roster of emerging acts.


Grace Darling Hotel Function Rooms

4 Spaces Available At This Venue
The Band Room

The Band Room

Our upstairs Band Room is bathed in natural light and features its own bar, private bathrooms, lounge area, focal stage and professional PA system, which is ideal for live entertainment. You’re welcome to bring your own band/DJ and they can use our available equipment at no extra cost. Alternatively, if you wanted to keep it simple, it is as easy as plugging your music device in on the night.
100
160
Price on Request
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The Bandroom Bar

The Bandroom Bar

The upstairs Bandroom is ideal for larger events, equipped with its own bar, private bathrooms, lounge area, and focal stage, making it perfect for live entertainment. It can accommodate up to 80 seated guests or 150 standing. Additionally, the space can be divided to create a more intimate setting for smaller gatherings. You are welcome to bring in a band or a DJ, but please make sure to inform us well in advance of your booking. If you prefer a simpler setup, you can easily plug in your own music device on the night. AV capabilities are also available.
80
150
Price on Request
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The Cellar

The Cellar

The candlelit cellar provides a shadowy and rustic atmosphere suited to any event whether it is an intimate sit down meal, or standing cocktails and canapés. The cellar’s independent bar and sound system allows this totally private dining area to be transformed into your own exclusive wonderland for up to 30 seated guests or 70 standing. The space features a private bar and a fully equipped sound system. You can easily connect your music device, or even hire a DJ. AV capabilities are also provided.
50
70
From $2,200
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The Atrium

The Atrium

The Atrium is bright and leafy during the day and starlit at night. This glass roofed space can be booked exclusively for groups of up to 30 people seated or 50 standing. This is a semi-private area adjacent to the main bar, ensuring convenient access for guests to order from. There is no minimum spend requirement for weekdays or Sunday.
30
50
Price on Request
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Google iconReviews for Grace Darling Hotel

Matt Barton

October 26, 2025

Had a fantastic Saturday afternoon at The Grace Darling Hotel in Collingwood. Loved relaxing on one of their comfy couches by the fire — perfect atmosphere for a laid-back weekend. The Guinness was spot on, and the house rosé was crisp, dry, and surprisingly good. Absolute highlight though: the hand-cut hot chips — perfectly cooked, golden, and finished with the most addictive salt. Great spot for a casual drink and snack with friends, with a cozy heritage pub vibe that makes you want to stay all afternoon. Highly recommend for anyone after good drinks, great food, and classic Collingwood grunge where anything goes. Check out videos for function areas where they have live bands.

Lachlan Fenwick

November 24, 2025

Grace Darling is a new favourite for us. Casual dining with a varied menu and a good selection of beers😋. The food was delish and the service prompt and friendly.

Adam J

June 26, 2025

We were walking by on Thursday night and noticed that it was a powerhouse steak night. Honestly, the meat was too chewy and stringy. The potatoes as you can see in the picture, not appealing at all. The salad was just too bland and oily. While the staff was friendly and the vibe was OK for a place like this, I don't think I'll ever come back.

Amanda

November 24, 2025

Called in on Saturday afternoon for a drink, stood at the bar to be served. Another patron walked in after me, and then another. Two staff behind the bar, one busy doing cleaning. The other person behind the bar asked “who’s next?” - I said it was me, and she ignored me to serve the guy who walked in after me. Once she’d finished with him, she just moved onto the other guy. It’s pretty basic stuff - but clearly above her pay grade.

Maggie Vose

October 1, 2025

I hosted a fundraising event for a short film a few weeks ago and it was such a great evening and staff at the grace darling were so helpful and involved in setting everything up. I had never hosted an event before in my life so this was big for me, and it ended up being a success! The general vibe of the grace darling is just great in general!!


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Amenities & Extras

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab
Coffee / Tea
Venue Offers Catering

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector
Speakers
Stage
TV

Other Amenities & Extras

Air Con
Dance Floor
External Music or DJ
Lighting
Natural light
Restroom
Security
Smoking Area
WiFi

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