Royal Derby Hotel
446 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Sitting on the north end of Brunswick Street, the somewhat-recently renovated Royal Derby Hotel brings it, old-school pub style. It’s a well-loved local in the area, with trivia nights, uni nights, parma nights and just about every other night in between. It’s often a task to find a truly old-school pub nowadays, but the Royal Derby does manage to make the hunt ever so slightly easier. The Royal Derby succeeds at said easing-of-the-hunt by keeping it simple. The selection of beer is concise but varied, with a good collection on tap. The food is standard pub favourites, but the team at the Royal Derby have focused their attention on high quality fresh produce. As far as function venues go, the Royal Derby takes reservations for smaller groups, while also offering a private function room. There’s a DJ section in there, as well as a screen for product launches, corporate functions, and slideshows of embarrassing 21st birthday photos. The Royal Derby does old-school pub, and they do it well. The Royal Derby is located on the corner of Brunswick Street and Alexandra Parade. Read: it’s stupidly convenient to get to. It’s a few minutes from the city by cab, or on the 112 tram, or on your bike or on your feet.
Royal Derby Hotel Function Rooms

Stylish Function Room for your Exclusive Private Event
This completely private function room is a warm and welcoming space. Boasting glittering chandeliers, artistic wall decor and polished boards, with an abundance of space for a DJ & dancefloor. The Function Room leads out unto the terrace wh...

Front Bar with a Beautiful Beer Garden
If your looking for a great mid week special or just want to relax in our beautiful beer garden this place has you covered. The front bar screams "front bar". The front bar's a stylish space (much more so than many front bars we've seen ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What steps are involved in booking an event at Royal Derby Hotel?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Royal Derby 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 Royal Derby 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 Royal Derby 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 Royal Derby 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.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Royal Derby Hotel?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Royal Derby Hotel:
- Bar Tab
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
How do I find out if Royal Derby Hotel is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Royal Derby 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.
How much does an event cost at Royal Derby Hotel?
Events at Royal Derby 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 Royal Derby Hotel?
The following types of events can be held at Royal Derby Hotel:
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- Birthday Party
- Bucks Night
- Christening
- Workshop
- Trivia Night
- Product Launch
- Networking Event
- Hens Night
- Engagement Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Corporate Function
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Function
- 50th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
- Bridal shower
- Wedding
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Royal Derby Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.