The Toff
252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Why you'll love The Toff
- Hiding away on the second floor of Melbourne’s iconic Curtain House is The Toff in Town.
- Boasting one of Melbourne’s best line-up of DJ’s and well embedded as one of the cities favourite live music and festival venues, the Toff delivers a unique atmosphere and invites you in for a glamorous evening of dinner, drinks and dancing.
- The Toff’s kitchen is proudly Thai and offers a playful range of menu items including canapes, bar snacks, and more substantial main courses.
Hiding away on the second floor of Melbourne’s iconic Curtain House is The Toff in Town. The Toff features two distinct spaces both available for events. Boasting one of Melbourne’s best line-up of DJ’s and well embedded as one of the cities favourite live music and festival venues, the Toff delivers a unique atmosphere and invites you in for a glamorous evening of dinner, drinks and dancing. The Stage-side is a large open performance space that can accommodate a diverse range of events with stage and lighting facilities. The Carriage-side is home to our stylish cocktail bar, and private train-like carriages (or booths) available for dinner or cocktail reservations. The Toff’s kitchen is proudly Thai and offers a playful range of menu items including canapes, bar snacks, and more substantial main courses.
The Toff Function Rooms
The Toff - Carriage Side
The event space is a unique setting for a variety of causal & intimate gatherings. This section of the venue can host multiple event of individual style in unison. The curious room is dominated by eight carriage like booths, each with retr...
The Toff - Stage Side
This premium venue is a large open performance space that can accommodate a diverse range of events with a large stage, projector & lighting facilities. This space has a private bar. bathrooms and intimate balconies for smokers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out if The Toff is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Toff 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 Toff?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Toff:
- 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 Toff?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Toff 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 Toff 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 Toff 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 Toff 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.
What type of events can be hosted at The Toff?
The following types of events can be held at The Toff:
- Corporate Function
- Christmas Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- Workshop
- Product Launch
- Gala Dinner
- End of Financial Year Party
- Awards Dinner
- 30th Birthday Party
- Engagement Party
- Networking Event
- 21st Birthday Party
- Meeting
- Corporate Offsite
- Birthday Party
- Cocktail Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Function
- Conference
- Trivia Night
- Bucks Night
- Wedding
- Private Dining
- Training
- AGM
- Hens Night
- Ceremony
- Bridal shower
- Baby shower
- Seminar
- University Ball
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Toff is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How much does an event cost at The Toff?
Events at The Toff start from 1500.00.
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.