The Eltham Hotel
746 Main Road, Eltham Victoria 3095, Australia
Why you'll love The Eltham Hotel
- Rich history dating back to the late nineteenth century
- Relaxed and friendly environment perfect for an after work drink
- Close proximity to Greensborough and Westfield Shoppingtown
First opened as Watson’s Hotel, a double-storeyed building constructed on the main Road frontage circa 1887 for Christopher Watson, the Eltham Hotel has social and historical significance as an important meeting place within the Little Eltham township. With additions and/or extensive rebuilding during the First World War period and later, The Eltham Hotel has been a local landmark on this site for more than a century. The building as it is today dates from the 1920s and/or later and was the meeting place in the 1950s of Eltham’s artists, intellectuals and (other) mud brick builders, who were developing a distinctive local lifestyle at that time. At The Eltham Hotel we offer two great spaces catering for different groups, sizes and budgets. Whether your next event is a birthday, engagemen
The Eltham Hotel Function Rooms

The Watson Room
Located off Pitt Street with its own heritage bar, private entrance, male and female toilets, sound system and TV, The Watson Room is ideal for meetings, presentations, conferences and small to medium sized parties and events.

The Terrace
The Terrace is an iconic semi-private area located off the venue's Sports Bar. This open-air space can facilitate up to 120 guests and is ideal for cocktail parties and social events. The Terrace is strictly non-smoking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at The Eltham Hotel?
Events at The Eltham Hotel start from 0.
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.
What type of events can be hosted at The Eltham Hotel?
The following types of events can be held at The Eltham Hotel:
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Eltham Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if The Eltham Hotel is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Eltham 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.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at The Eltham Hotel?
No food or beverage / catering options have been selected for The Eltham Hotel. For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at The Eltham Hotel?
There are a steps involved in booking an event at The Eltham 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 Eltham 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 Eltham 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 Eltham Hotel if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
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.