The Crafty Squire
127 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Why you'll love The Crafty Squire
- Offer a range of your favourite pub classics, locally sourced menu with a distinct Australian influence, sustainable produce and native ingredients plus an impressive and wide-ranging beverage list.
- One of Melbourne’s best sports bars, screening all the biggest sporting events live from around the globe.
Offering a choice of semi-private and private function spaces in the heart of the CBD, the Crafty Squire is available for venue hire for your next event or party. With 7 unique function spaces, suitable for 20 people – 200 people, we have options for every occasion.Whether it’s a birthday celebration, work function, corporate workshop, engagement party or social event, our friendly and professional function team can help you create the perfect event to suit your theme, budget & food and beverage requirements.
The Crafty Squire Function Rooms

Brewery Lounge
The Brewery Lounge is a semi-private and comfortable space alongside Melbourne CBD's only working microbrewery. It's ideal for intimate birthday celebrations, work drinks, or social gatherings. Standing capacity: 60 Seated capacity: 24 Ind...

The Squires Room - The Semi-private Function Room
This room at is a semi-private room for any social event, featuring a pool table and a big-screen TV. The perfect semi-private space that's ideal for birthday celebrations, work drinks, or any other type of social event. Standing capacity...

Craft Bar - Intimate Bar Area
Located alongside Melbourne CBD’s only working microbrewery, our Craft Bar has been completely refurbished to offer a sleek, industrial-style space for your next party or function. Complete with private bar, exposed wooden walls, and hangin...

The Rooftop Terrace
Come and immerse yourself in Melbourne’s newest rooftop terrace in the heart of the CBD. Flooded with natural light, the terrace features exposed beams, beautiful stripped back brickwork, and festoon string lighting. With heaters for those ...

The Copper Chic Corner
Offering magnificent views over tree-lined Russell Street, Copper Corner is a contemporary dining space on Level One of the Crafty Squire. With access to our heated outdoor terrace, it's ideal for lunch, dinner, or your next cocktail event....

The Lager Lounge
Sumptuous leather lounges, sleek industrial styling, and direct access to our heated outdoor terrace, the Lager Lounge is an exclusive space that’s perfect for birthday-celebrations, work functions, or social gatherings. Standing capacity:...

The Porter Place
Located next to the Main Bar, Porter Place is a semi-private area that enables you to soak up the atmosphere of the venue while still enjoying your own exclusive space. It features comfy seating, a large flat-screen TV, and access to our he...

Stylish and Contemporary Kitchen
Featuring polished concrete floors, versatile banquette seating, a large private bar, and heated outdoor terrace, the Kitchen on level one is a contemporary and stylish space that’s perfect for your next cocktail party or dinner function. ...

Brewhouse Tours
Whether it’s a birthday celebration, work function, corporate workshop, engagement party or social event, our friendly and professional function team can help you create the perfect event to suit your theme, budget & food and beverage requi...

The Whole Level One
Offering a choice of semi-private and private function spaces in the heart of the CBD, the venue is available for venue hire for your next event or party. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, work function, corporate workshop, engagement p...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at The Crafty Squire?
Events at The Crafty Squire 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 Crafty Squire?
The following types of events can be held at The Crafty Squire:
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Corporate Function
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bucks Night
- Hens Night
- Cocktail Party
- Gala Dinner
- School Formal
- Trivia Night
- University Ball
- Christening
- Bar Mitzvah
- Awards Dinner
- Bat Mitzvah
- Baby shower
- 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 The Crafty Squire is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if The Crafty Squire is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Crafty Squire 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 Crafty Squire?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Crafty Squire:
- 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 Crafty Squire?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Crafty Squire 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 Crafty Squire 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 Crafty Squire 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 Crafty Squire 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.