Colonial Hotel Melbourne
585 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Colonial Hotel Melbourne has a few personalities, that much is immediately clear. Within its very old (yet recently renovated) walls, there's a public bar, restaurant, a slew of function venues, and even a band room/nightclub. It goes without saying then, that the Colonial Hotel is conducive to celebration times spent in the party zone. Upon entering, the space one sees is the public bar and restaurant. It's the kind of place you're just as likely to see be-suited types loosening their ties after work as you are to see young upstarts getting ready for a night hitting a club or two. There are four private rooms on offer as function venues, all different sizes and shapes, and all conducive to slightly different types of occasions. Fun fact: one of them is licensed for all twenty-four hours of the day. In addition to those, there's Brown Alley, the upstairs band room and club, a fixture in Melbourne's nightlife scene. Of course, a building built in 1854 is an interesting location for a clubbing hotspot, but that's part of what gives the Colonial Hotel its enduring charm. The Colonial Hotel sits on King Street, on the bottom end of Melbourne's CBD. It's right near Spencer Street, so Southern Cross Station is the closest train option. Trams run along Spencer, as well as neighbouring Bourke Street.
Colonial Hotel Melbourne Function Rooms

The Garden Terrace
The Garden Terrace boasts an open rooftop ideal for lunch in summer or a cocktail party under the stars. With a capacity of 150 guests cocktail style and 70 guests seated this funky contemporary terrace will not fail to impress! This space...

Blights Bar
Blights Bar is the ideal 'blank canvas' for any style of event. Perfect for a birthday party with a live band, a corporate dinner party, or set up theatre-style for a presentation, this function space is extremely versatile and able to hold...

Main Floor
The Main Floor is perfect for cocktail style events, seated dinners and presentations. Space features 8 large plasma screens, plenty of disco lighting, a state of the art sound system, an atm machine, a private indoor smoking area and separ...

The Mezzanine
The Mezzanine is fully equipped with its own bar, toilet facilities, dance floor, and sound system. The elevated dance floor features its own portable DJ booth, plasma screen, disco lighting, and curtains allowing the space to be sectioned ...

Entire Venue
The ideal choice for function hire, this hotel is renowned for its function facilities with four independent areas to choose from? it is one of the few 24 hours licensed function venues in Melbourne. Looking for function rooms in Melbourn...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Colonial Hotel Melbourne?
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.
What type of events can be hosted at Colonial Hotel Melbourne?
The following types of events can be held at Colonial Hotel Melbourne:
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Hens Night
- Christmas Party
- Networking Event
- Trivia Night
- Workshop
- Product Launch
- Christening
- Bucks Night
- Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Colonial Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if The Colonial Hotel Melbourne is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Colonial Hotel Melbourne 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 Colonial Hotel Melbourne CBD?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Colonial Hotel Melbourne CBD:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
- External Catering
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 Colonial Hotel?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Colonial 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 Colonial 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 Colonial 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 Colonial 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.