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Venue Offers Catering

Accessible

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On-Site Parking

Natural light

Microphone

Stage

Bar Tab

External Music or DJ

Accommodation

Dance Floor

BYO Drinks

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Lighting

Smoking Area

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Outdoor Space

Allows BYO Food

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Sustainable

Shaw Davey Slum takes a corner pub spot fixture in Carlton and transforms it into a colourful, mischievous homage to the swinging 60s, celebrating Australian culture. The venue's name is based on a poverty report written in 1958 by&nbsp;two commissioners&nbsp;named Shaw and Davey about Carlton and the surrounding areas.
A sprawling bar, the Shaw Davey Slum wholeheartedly embraces weekend fun, good food, good drinking, and the good times synonymous with the 60s pop culture. In other words, it&rsquo;s a stellar venue for a function or celebration. Downstairs in the main bar and dining room, the Shaw Davey Slum serves up good pub fare and specials throughout the week (especially attractive no doubt, to the University of Melbourne crowd). The walls are brightly coloured and cheery, all paisley and flowers and purple lights. Upstairs one finds a rooftop space, with a retractable cover above to ensure Melbourne&rsquo;s unreliable weather never dampens a party mood. The upstairs space also doubles as a private function space - think end-of-year parties, end-of-semester celebrations, and milestone birthdays. The Shaw Davey Slum is found on the corner of Elgin Street and Drummond Street, Carlton. A short walk from Melbourne University, there&rsquo;s quick access to the 1, 8 and 96 tram lines - making it easy to head back into the city or out into the inner north.
With friendly service,&nbsp;reasonable prices, attractive d&eacute;cor, and outdoor seating, the Shaw Davey Slum is something of an oasis in the inner-city Carlton scene. So bring your friends, order a round of drinks, and settle into one of Melbourne&rsquo;s most vibrant pubs.

18th Birthday Party

21st Birthday Party

30th Birthday Party

40th Birthday Party

50th Birthday Party

Awards Dinner

Bar Mitzvah

Birthday Party

Bucks Party

Christmas Party

Cocktail Party

Corporate Function

Corporate Offsite

End of Financial Year Party

Engagement Party

Function

Gala Dinner

Hens Party

Networking Event

Product Launch

Trivia Night

University Ball

Wedding

Breakfast

Wedding Ceremony

Please enquire for the pricing and availability of The Shaw Davey Slum Carlton.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

The following types of events can be held at Shaw Davey Slum: - Birthday Party - Bucks Night - Christmas Party - Cocktail Party - Corporate Function - End of Financial Year Party - Engagement Party - Function - Hens Night - Networking Event - Product Launch - Trivia Night - 40th Birthday Party - Corporate Offsite - Gala Dinner - University Ball - Bar Mitzvah - Awards Dinner - 30th Birthday Party - 21st Birthday Party - 50th Birthday Party - Bat Mitzvah - 18th Birthday Party - Wedding - Ceremony If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Shaw Davey Slum is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

The best way to find out if Shaw Davey Slum is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts. Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Shaw Davey Slum: - Filtered Water - Coffee / Tea - Inhouse Catering - Bar Tab For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Shaw Davey Slum and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you. Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your: - Event type - Number of people attending - Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible) - Budget (per person or total) - Room layout - Food and beverage / catering requirements - Any other requirements Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at The Shaw Davey Slum to check: 1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times? 2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements? This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible. If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with The Shaw Davey Slum to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so). VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by The Shaw Davey Slum if you book via us.

There are a number of ways you can get in contact: 1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST 2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen 3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.

It is located at 171/175 Elgin Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia.

Tuesday &ndash; Saturday: 4 pm- late
Happy hour:&nbsp;5-7 pm

It is the perfect space to cater to your next function whether it is an offsite meeting or large-scale event. Shaw Davey Slum has a capacity of up to 400 people.

With a large wrap-around bar servicing the entire upstairs, The Slum's upstairs function spaces feature a retractable roof, large projector screen, flexible seating layout, dance floor and washrooms. The downstairs restaurant can be hired out for lunches and dinners and organisers can have the choice of ordering off our A La Carte Menu, beer tap menu, Set Menu or from one of our canape packages. The full-service dining room focused on unique Australiana flavours, styled with traditional Australian bush spices.&nbsp;

Shaw Davey Slum

Book Shaw Davey Slum in Carlton for functions. Capacity up to 400. Enquire for pricing & availability. Browse photos and amenities provided.

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For those not in the know when it comes to geometric patterns, a "chevron" is a v-shaped line or stripe. You'll immediately be able to recognize a few here, given the ceiling of the Chevron Lounge is covered in them. 

As with the rest of the spaces, the Chevron Lounge is intricately decorated, with a patterned ceiling complementing exposed brick walls and Union Jack seats. As one might expect, this one's good for casual drinks with friends, uni get-togethers, meet-ups and after-work drinks.

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Chevron Lounge

The Main Dining Room is a striking space for enjoying a casual yet impressive sit-down meal. An intricately detailed ceiling with lights descending from pipes, a wall of 60s flower print, another wall of purple light - it's an area that makes an impression. 

Meanwhile, the food available deftly walks the line between well-loved pub grub and modern gourmet fare. There's a British bent to the goings-on, albeit one that's decidedly un-boring.

Main Dining Room

The Pineapple Lounge and DJ Area are a combination of two smaller spaces that equate to a cheery, fun-loving (also stylish) area for groups of up to 50 pals looking to celebrate. 

While unavailable on Fridays, every other night groups are able to enjoy a casual, laid back space complete with bright yellow pineapple emblazoned walls that speak of a definite 60s sense of mischief. In short, we'd recommend this space for birthday drinks, or getting friends together at the end of the week.

Pineapple Lounge and DJ Area

The Campbells Soup can - an iconic image of 60s pop-art, and a striking image to have above you while you're enjoying the laid back and vibrant surrounds of the upstairs bar. The Campbells Soup Area is located in one end of the upstairs space, a cluster of space for up to 50 people seated for snacks, jugs, and some banter - or 80 standing and mingling, cocktail-style. 

Campbells Soup Area

The Upstairs Bar perched above the main bar and the dining room, this is where you'll be heading for some casual drinks, albeit as many notches above truly casual as it takes to warrant getting your own space together. 

For up to 300 guests. The Upstairs Bar is all tropical print, 60s vibes, a well-stocked bar, and a retractable roof. In other words, this is a good one.

Upstairs Bar

As one might expect, this refers to the entire upstairs space of the venue and used exclusively by larger groups of up to 400 guests. 

In other words, you've got your own private bar, complete with lounge area, kitschy-cool wallpaper, and 60s vibes, as well as a retractable roof for when the sunshine's out. In additional other words, this space is good for the corporate end of year celebrations, university events, launch parties, and milestone birthdays.

Entire Upstairs

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Main Dining Room at Shaw Davey Slum

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