The Hawthorn Hotel
481 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Why you'll love The Hawthorn Hotel
- Boasting a huge outdoor beer garden with retractable roof plus a number of indoor spaces.
- You can watch local and international games from all your favourite AFL matches to the NRL, NBL, Rugby Union, League, UFC and more.
- The venue menu offers delicious pub classics that heroes the very best Victorian produce.
Established in 1868, the iconic pub is returning with a fresh new look but with the same local spirit that you know and love. Everyone is welcome at The Hawka for a pub meal and a pint.
Sit back and relax in our brand-new outdoor beer garden, catch the game live on our screens and enjoy a delicious pub meal that heroes the very best in quality Victorian produce.
Of course, it wouldn’t be The Hawthorn without the return of the infamous Tightarse Tuesdays, Hawthorn’s fave local student night – grab your mates every Tuesday for cheap drinks, epic tunes and good times.
The Hawthorn Hotel Function Rooms

The Open Air Upper Beer Garden
Featuring large picnic-style tables and a vibrant outdoor atmosphere, our Upper Beer Garden area is ideal for social gatherings, birthday-celebrations, and corporate-events. Depending on the size of your function, we can section off an area...

The Semi-Formal Dining Room Area
This Dining Room is a versatile space that can accommodate up to 300 people for a standing cocktail-style event or up to 120 people for a sit-down function. The room also features a stage area with modern sound and lighting equipment, ideal...

The Vibrant Atmosphere of the Lower Beer Garden Area
Featuring a retractable roof to soak up the sunshine and a large central heater for those cooler evenings, the lower level of our award-winning beer garden is a great space for your next party or function. Take advantage of one of our mouth...

The Stunning Lounge Bar
Ideal for parties, corporate events, and social catch-ups, the Lounge Bar is a stylish, purpose-built function area complete with timber floors, comfy lounges, a private bar, and big-screen plasma TV. Adjoining the venue’s lower beer garden...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at The Hawthorn Hotel?
Events at The Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn Hotel?
The following types of events can be held at The Hawthorn Hotel:
- Christmas Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Function
- Cocktail Party
- Trade Show
- Networking Event
- Executive Retreat
- Awards Dinner
- Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Engagement Party
- Wedding
- Christening
- Bar Mitzvah
- Product Launch
- Trivia Night
- 40th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
- AGM
- Seminar
- Bucks Night
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Hawthorn Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if The Hawthorn Hotel is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn Hotel?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn Hotel?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn 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.