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Built in 1854, Melbourne&rsquo;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.

18th Birthday Party

21st Birthday Party

30th Birthday Party

40th Birthday Party

50th Birthday Party

Awards Dinner

Bar Mitzvah

Birthday Party

Bucks Night

Christening

Christmas Party

Cocktail Party

Conference

Corporate Function

Corporate Offsite

End of Financial Year Party

Engagement Party

Lunch

Function

Gala Dinner

Hens Night

Meeting

Networking Event

Product Launch

School Formal

Seminar

Trade Show

Trivia Night

University Ball

Wedding

Workshop

Dinner

Baby shower

Bridal shower

Breakfast

Training

Exhibition

Ceremony

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Grace Darling Hotel 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 Grace Darling Hotel 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 Grace Darling Hotel 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 Grace Darling Hotel 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 food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Grace Darling Hotel: - Coffee / Tea - Inhouse Catering - Bar Tab - Filtered Water For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

The best way to find out if The Grace Darling Hotel 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.

Please enquire for pricing and availability.
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 The Grace Darling Hotel: - 18th Birthday Party - 21st Birthday Party - 30th Birthday Party - 50th Birthday Party - Awards Dinner - Birthday Party - Bucks Night - Christening - Christmas Party - Cocktail Party - Corporate Function - Bar Mitzvah - End of Financial Year Party - Engagement Party - Function - Gala Dinner - Hens Night - Networking Event - Product Launch - Trivia Night - Wedding - Workshop - Meeting - Exhibition - Corporate Offsite - Conference - Private Dining - Training - Trade Show - Seminar - University Ball - Bridal shower - Ceremony - Bat Mitzvah - AGM - 40th Birthday Party - Baby shower - School Formal If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Grace Darling Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

Tuesday to Thursday: 4 PM to Late
Friday to Sunday: 12 PM to Late

Their unique spaces including the dining room and bar can accommodate small to large groups of up to 180 people and each event can be tailored to meet your needs.&nbsp;

You can view the restaurant's full food and drinks menu <a href="https://thegracedarlinghotel.com.au/food" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

It is located at 114 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia.

Grace Darling Hotel

Book The Grace Darling Hotel in Melbourne for functions. Capacity up to 200. Enquire for pricing & availability. Browse photos and amenities provided.

Grace Darling Hotel | Venue Hire | Functions | VenueNow

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. 
THE CELLAR BAR
This candle lit and completely private space provides a shadowy and intimate atmosphere suited to any event, whether a sit down dinner with full table service, or standing cocktail
THE ATRIUM
This leafy glass roofed space can be booked for groups.It is a semi private area sectioned off from the rest of the venue and the main bar and bathrooms are easily accessible. 

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 iPod in on the night. 


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The Grace Darling Hotel

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.

The Band Bar

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 50 seated guests or 80 standing. Offering a range of beverage packages and canapé platters, and with full music capabilities, each    event can be individually tailored to ensure your celebration or corporate function is memorable and exceptionally executed.

The Cellar

 It's a lovely space to hang out (whatever the weather's doing outside). Adorned by greenery and flowers, and with loads of natural light, the Atrium is great for dinner events, or smaller scale cocktail parties. It's a sophisticated space, removed from the buzzing public bar.

The Band Bar at Grace Darling Hotel

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