The Auburn Hotel
85 Auburn Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Why you'll love The Auburn Hotel
- The venue features stylish bar and lounge facilities, a recently refurbished dining area, a huge outdoor courtyard with retractable roof, plus a number of private function rooms for hire.
- The menu features a mouth-watering selection of contemporary meals and pub classics and you can select from an extensive wine list to pair a drink with ingredients sourced from the finest locations Australia has to offer, including steaks and produce from Cape Grim.
Auburn Hotel is an iconic pub, restaurant and function venue in Hawthorn.
Established in 1888 and operating as the Geebung Polo Club for the past 28 years, Auburn Hotel has reclaimed its former name and is poised to write a new chapter in its long and rich history.
Boasting a newly refurbished wine room, a huge outdoor courtyard with a retractable roof plus a number of private lounge areas, the ultimate function venue in Hawthorn for your next event or party.
The Auburn Hotel Function Rooms

The Corner Room
A private function space ideal for business meetings, corporate-events, formal sit-down dinners, and small cocktail parties. It caters for up to 40 people seated or 80 standing and features separate air-conditioning, an open fireplace, digi...

The East Room
Ideal for smaller gatherings, functions and business meetings of up to 50 people, l features its own air-conditioning, a working fireplace, digital projector, white-board, and flip chart.

Dining Room
Featuring beautiful antique-style furniture, located on the ground floor, and is perfect for formal dinners, birthday celebrations, and cocktail parties. The room can accommodate up to 50 people for a sit-down lunch or dinner, or up to 80 ...

The Club Room
Located on the ground floor of the venue, The Club Room is an exclusive area for you and your guests to enjoy, whilst still being able to soak up the vibrant atmosphere of the pub. With the ability to accommodate up to 50 people, this invit...

Level One
Featuring a private bar, separate lounge areas, and a large balcony for your exclusive use, perfect for cocktail parties, birthday celebrations, and engagement parties/weddings for up to 200 people. Complete with state-of-the-art audiovisu...

Wine Room
An inviting and versatile function space that can accommodate up to 150 people for a cocktail-style event. It features a private bar, plus an AV system that includes in-house music, wireless microphone, digital projector and screen, and iPo...

The Boardroom
Need a private meeting space in Hawthorn? Featuring an exclusive balcony that overlooks leafy Auburn Village, perfect for your next business meeting or luncheon for up to 20 people.

The Auburn Room
An exclusive area for you and your guests to enjoy, whilst still being able to soak up the vibrant atmosphere of the pub. With the ability to accommodate up to 50 people, this inviting space features an open fireplace which ads a charming t...

Whole Venue
Set within a beautiful heritage-style building that features ornate Victorian decor, the multi-award-winning venue boasts a newly renovated 80 seat dining room, a spacious outdoor courtyard, and a number of private lounge areas upstairs, ma...
Frequently Asked Questions
What catering / food and beverage options are available at The Auburn Hotel?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Auburn Hotel:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
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 Auburn Hotel?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn 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.
How do I find out if The Auburn Hotel is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Auburn 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 type of events can be hosted at The Auburn Hotel?
The following types of events can be held at The Auburn Hotel:
- 40th Birthday Party
- Corporate Offsite
- Christmas Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Function
- Meeting
- Cocktail Party
- Seminar
- Networking Event
- Workshop
- Product Launch
- Christening
- Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Engagement Party
- Wedding
- Bar Mitzvah
- Bat Mitzvah
- Private Dining
- Training
- Executive Retreat
- University Ball
- School Formal
- Awards Dinner
- AGM
- Trade Show
- Trivia Night
- Corporate Retreat
- Gala Dinner
- Ceremony
- Residential Conference
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Auburn Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How much does an event cost at The Auburn Hotel?
Events at The Auburn 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.