The Exchange Hotel
39 Bay Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
Occupying a prime position on Bay Street in Port Melbourne, The Exchange is an award-winning venue offering bar, restaurant and live entertainment facilities.With a choice of semi private and private function rooms on Bay Street, The Exchange Hotel is the ultimate bay side function venue for your next event or party.Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a cocktail party or organising a corporate event, the friendly and professional function team can help you create the perfect occasion to suit your theme, budget and food and beverage requirements.
The Exchange Hotel Function Rooms

Whole Venue
With a range of versatile private and semi-private function spaces, The Exchange is Port Melbourne’s ultimate function venue. From birthdays and weddings to business meetings and seminars, our experienced team will take the stress out of pl...

The Dining Room
Modern decor with a classic twist makes this spacious room feel trendy yet intimate, making it the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening. Perfect for corporate dinner and large cocktail events, The Dining Room features modern décor...

The Lounge
The Lounge is a semi private area near the main bar that can be roped off for your exclusive use. Featuring an open fire, it’s a warm and inviting space that’s perfect for birthdays, hens parties, or baby showers.

Upstairs
The upstairs room features a private bar, outdoor terrace, and dance floor, making it perfect for formal sit down dinners, cocktail parties, birthday celebrations, engagement parties, and intimate weddings. Boasting state-of-the-art audiovi...
Frequently Asked Questions
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 much does an event cost at The Exchange Hotel?
Events at The Exchange 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 The Exchange Hotel?
The following types of events can be held at The Exchange Hotel:
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- School Formal
- Seminar
- Trivia Night
- Wedding
- Workshop
- Hens Night
- 18th Birthday Party
- Meeting
- Gala Dinner
- Engagement Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- AGM
- Awards Dinner
- Bar Mitzvah
- Birthday Party
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- End of Financial Year Party
- Function
- Bat Mitzvah
- Ceremony
- Corporate Offsite
- University Ball
- Training
- Exhibition
- Private Dining
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Exchange Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if The Exchange Hotel is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Exchange 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 catering / food and beverage options are available at The Exchange Hotel?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Exchange 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 Exchange Hotel?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Exchange 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 Exchange 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 Exchange 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 Exchange Hotel if you book via us.