The Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne
94-96 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
The Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne on Bourke Street is a Melbourne pub with a decidedly British feel. Sporting dark wood-panelled walls and leaded glass windows, the Elephant exudes that unmistakable English touch at every turn. The pub has been gracing the corner of Bourke and Exhibition Street for over a decade, serving an extensive range of European tap beers alongside a traditional English-pub food menu. A reasonably priced selection of wines is also available - as well as plenty of Australian beers! Live music and big screen sport is on offer every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, making for a convivial and authentic pub atmosphere.Operating over three floors, the Elephant serves as a versatile function venue, with both finger food and seated meal options. Entire capacity for the venue is 450, divided between two bars, all sharing the same decor and style. The Second Level bar has seating for 120 people, or alternatively standing room for 300. The more intimate Level Three bar seats 50 guests between its tables and chesterfields. For a canape-style event, standing room for 120 people is possible.There is also outdoor street-side seating offering additional space to mingle. Situated on Bourke Street in the CBD, the Elephant & Wheelbarrow is conveniently reached by both the 86 and 96 trams which travel along Bourke Street. Alternatively, a short walk east will bring you to Parliament train station.
The Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne Function Rooms

Versatile Function Space - Third Level Bar
Perfect space for a milestone birthday or even a big family reunion. A flexible setting for any style of function. A pub with a decidedly British feel. Sporting dark wood-panelled walls and leaded glass windows, the Elephant exudes that un...

Private Function Space Second Level Bar
Spacious area spanning across the entire second level. Great for a milestone birthday or corporate function. Catering options are extensive! A Melbourne pub with a decidedly British feel. Sporting dark wood-panelled walls and leaded glass ...

Exclusive Vibrant and Spacious Event Space
Central, spacious and vibrant. The perfect function venue for a corporate function, get-together or large birthday party. Decked out with facilities, you'll be sure to have your event very well looked after. The pub with a decidedly Britis...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at The Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne?
Events at The Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne 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 Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne?
The following types of events can be held at The Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne:
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- Corporate Offsite
- End of Financial Year Party
- Bucks Night
- Engagement Party
- Gala Dinner
- Hens Night
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- School Formal
- Trivia Night
- Function
- Wedding
- Birthday Party
- Awards Dinner
- Bar Mitzvah
- 18th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Workshop
- 40th Birthday Party
- Baby shower
- Bridal shower
- Ceremony
- Bat Mitzvah
- Conference
- AGM
- Private Dining
- Exhibition
- Meeting
- Trade Show
- Seminar
- Training
- University Ball
- Executive Retreat
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if The Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Elephant and Wheelbarrow 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 Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne:
- 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 Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne 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 Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne 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 Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne 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 Elephant and Wheelbarrow Melbourne 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.