The Local
22-24 Bay Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
Situated in a prime bayside location, This Port Melbourne pub epitomises everything a ‘local’ should be.. icy cold beers, delicious pub meals, the best live sports from around the globe, and a warm and friendly atmosphere day and night. With the offer private function rooms for hire for your next birthday celebration, engagement party, hens or bucks night, or corporate event. Truly experience a true Aussie local pub.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What catering / food and beverage options are available at The Local?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Local:
- 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 Local?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Local 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 Local 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 Local 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 Local 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 Local is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Local 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 Local?
The following types of events can be held at The Local:
- Christmas Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Gala Dinner
- Function
- Meeting
- Cocktail Party
- Trade Show
- Seminar
- Residential Conference
- Networking Event
- Executive Retreat
- University Ball
- School Formal
- Workshop
- Awards Dinner
- AGM
- Corporate Offsite
- Corporate Retreat
- Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Engagement Party
- Wedding
- Christening
- Bar Mitzvah
- Product Launch
- Trivia Night
- 50th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bucks Night
- Hens 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 Local is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How much does an event cost at The Local?
Events at The Local 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.