WiFi

Whiteboard

Flip Chart

Projector

Video Conferencing

Air Con

Restroom

Teleconference

Filtered Water

Room Hire Only

Speakers

Receptionist

Coffee / Tea

External Catering

Venue Offers Catering

Accessible

Security

On-Site Parking

Natural light

Microphone

Stage

Bar Tab

External Music or DJ

Accommodation

Dance Floor

BYO Drinks

Pens & Paper

Lighting

Smoking Area

Furniture Hire

Outdoor Space

Allows BYO Food

Free Room Hire

Kids Play Area

Pet Friendly

Sustainable

The Kettle Black features multiple areas and alcoves focusing on contemporary design and iconic Victorian architecture. Its interior fuses the two styles together with effortless style. Featuring high ceilings, modern furnishings and fixtures, lush greenery, a creative splash of marble tiles and a large outdoor terrace, The Kettle Black is a feast for Designer eyes. For the food try delicious dishes like the chilli crab scrambled eggs, avocado toast, the&nbsp;Seasonal Local Mushrooms and miso pork belly noodle salad. Caf&eacute; by day, The Kettle Black transforms into a unique and effortless space by night, with the ability to accommodate groups ranging from quaint gatherings of 40 to large festivities of 150. With a choice of cocktail or sit-down style events, every detail is taken care of. Exclusive use of the venue is available from 6 pm, ensuring that the space is yours to enjoy for an unforgettable night.

21st Birthday Party

30th Birthday Party

40th Birthday Party

50th Birthday Party

Bar Mitzvah

Birthday Party

Christmas Party

Cocktail Party

Corporate Function

Corporate Offsite

End of Financial Year Party

Engagement Party

Function

Networking Event

Product Launch

Wedding

Dinner

Baby Shower

Bridal Shower

Breakfast

Wedding Ceremony

18th Birthday Party

Events at The Kettle Black start from 1800.00. 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 best way to find out if The Kettle Black 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 The Kettle Black: - 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 Kettle Black 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 Kettle Black 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 Kettle Black 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 Kettle Black 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.

The following types of events can be held at The Kettle Black: - 50th Birthday Party - Birthday Party - Christmas Party - Cocktail Party - Corporate Function - Corporate Offsite - End of Financial Year Party - Engagement Party - Function - Networking Event - Product Launch - Workshop - Wedding - 21st Birthday Party - Awards Dinner - 40th Birthday Party - 30th Birthday Party - Bar Mitzvah - Bat Mitzvah - Baby shower - Bridal shower - Ceremony - Training - Seminar - Trade Show - Private Dining - Meeting - 18th Birthday Party If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Kettle Black is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

Wondering what's on the menu at The Kettle Black? They offer a range of delicious food and beverage options, both for private and corporate events. One of Melbourne&rsquo;s most sophisticated cafe restaurant hybrids. The refined seasonal menu offers a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes that will satisfy all taste buds.
Try dishes like:
-Seasonal Avocado lime &amp; cr&egrave;me fraiche, pomegranate, red mizuna,&nbsp;poached egg, pickled shallots, mixed seed tuile, sourdough
-Blueberry &amp; Ricotta Hot cakes with seasonal berries, maple, whipped cream, seeds, and grains
-Sicillian-style chilli scrambled eggs with salami spread, stracciatella, caper, sorrel, paprika chilli oil and&nbsp;royal blue potato chips
-Brisket Benedict&nbsp;poached eggs, slow-cooked bulgogi glazed beef, pickled oriental mushroom, smoked soy hollandaise, toasted milk bread, spring onion
With every detail carefully considered, from expertly brewed specialty coffee&nbsp;to using only the finest local produce, The Kettle Black offers an unparalleled dining experience. The&nbsp;Kettle Black offers takeout.&nbsp;
You may view the full menu <a href="https://thekettleblack.com.au/menu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

It is located at 50 Albert Rd, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia.

It can accommodate various events from intimate gatherings of 40 to extravagant festivities of 150.

Yes, The Kettle Black has an outdoor seating area that can be booked for your event. Please check with the VenueNow team for availability.

We had a good brunch here!
The quality of the food is good. The cafe was recently renovated and I loved the modern style they chose to adopt. The location is also perfect, just next to the royal botanic garden.
The staff was friendly.
The toilet wasn’t that clean and it’s hidden behind the kitchen.

Came for Mother’s Day and don’t remember it being a bad experience but also nothing special. Food was just typical brunch food but what I did like was the amazing service and the presentation of the food which was lights out. Close to being a 5 star but just lacked the flavour a bit.

Small menu, and a little pricey but worth it - granola and pastrami benedict were fantastic, with quality ingredients.  Great if you want something a little different and a really good coffee.

I had an incredible brunch at The Kettle Black! The burrata was absolutely delicious, so fresh, creamy, and perfectly paired with the other ingredients. The chilli scrambled eggs were just as impressive, fluffy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. And to top it all off, the coffee was excellent.
I’ll definitely be coming back!

Great breakfast/brunch stop! Ordered the Pink watermelon, apple and mint beverage with the warm salad. It was delicious. Fresh, with a unique but subtle flavor. Cute, terrace style within the heart of the CBD.

The Kettle Black Melbourne

Book The Kettle Black in Melbourne for functions. Capacity up to 120. Enquire for pricing & availability. Browse photos and amenities provided.

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Victorian Charm: Kettle Black combines modern and Victorian architecture, a stunning event backdrop.

Flexible Venue: Host 40-150 guests, customize event style, and create bespoke menus.

Delectable Dining: Enjoy dishes like chili crab eggs and miso pork belly for a memorable dining experience.

Located in South Melbourne, The exterior is a stunning hybrid of modern design and Melbourne’s iconic Victorian architecture— with it’s interior effortlessly fusing the two styles together. With beautiful natural light, high ceilings, modern fixtures, lush greenery and bespoke furniture pieces, a feast for designer eyes.

Set with multiple areas, alcoves, a private dining area, and a lovely licensed outdoor courtyard, the unique space and can be set in multiple arrangements to create a truly distinctive event. With the ability to accommodate groups ranging from quaint gatherings of 50, to large festivities of 150, This space also offers extensive cocktail, dining, and beverage menus, as well as the flexibility to create something bespoke.

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Kettle Black - Victorian Inspired Architecture

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Albert's Table, located on the second story of our heritage-listed terrace house, is a beautiful private dining space - hosting up to 12 guests. The roof features large ceiling to floor windows, a central table, lush greenery, a marble fireplace and an open kitchen for cooking demonstrations. AV facilities and additional styling are also available upon request. 

Albert's Table - Private Dining

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Located in South Melbourne, This event space is a stunning hybrid of modern design and Melbourne’s iconic Victorian architecture— with it’s interior effortlessly fusing the two styles together. 

Located on the second story of our heritage listed terrace house, this is a beautiful private dining space - hosting up to 12 guests. The roof features large ceiling to floor windows, a central table, lush greenery, a marble fireplace and an open kitchen for cooking demonstrations. AV facilities and additional styling are also available upon request. 


Albert's Table - Private Dining

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