The Metropolitan

265 William Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Standing: 230
Seated: 130

About The Metropolitan

The Metropolitan is a historic landmark located in the west-end of Melbourne’s CBD, having opened its doors as a local hotel and pub all the way back in 1854. Today, it stands as a revitalised three-storey hospitality venue, with each floor providing a distinctively unique experience where you can celebrate your special occasion. From birthdays and engagements to christenings and weddings, we have spaces to suit all events.

The Ground Floor Wine Bar is a bar and restaurant setting that perfectly blends The Metropolitan’s historic architecture with contemporary design. The space features exposed brickwork, beautiful wooden finishes and a large scale mural designed by renowned artist, RONE. With a mixture of high and low dining tables, as well as configurable bar tables, it’s perfect for both seated and standing events.

Located on the first floor, the Cocktail Lounge is designed in a sleek deep blue, gold and velvet aesthetic, offering a plush and modern…

Venue Capacity

Room	Board Room	U-Shape	Classroom	Theatre	Cabaret	Banquet	Cocktail
Cocktail Lounge	30	15	–	50	–	70	180
Wine Bar	–	–	–	–	–	100	140
Rooftop Bar	–	–	–	–	–	130	230

Room	Board Room	U-Shape	Theatre	Banquet	Cocktail
Cocktail Lounge	30	15	50	70	180
Wine Bar	–	–	–	100	140
Rooftop Bar	–	–	–	130	230

Venue Features

Accommodation off-site nearby
Air conditioning/heating
Audio Visual
Bar
Catering
Dance floor
Disabled access
Event Management
Free Wifi
Outdoor Spaces
Parking Off site
Public Transport
Corporate Events
Functions
Weddings

Function Rooms — The Metropolitan

Cocktail Lounge

The Cocktail Lounge is designed in a sleek deep blue, gold and velvet aesthetic, offering a plush and modern vibe. With configurable seating booths (three) and banquettes (six), luxe cocktail bar, adjustable lighting, dance floor, DJ booth, projector and state of the art audio equipment; it’s the perfect place to…

Board Room	30 people
U-Shape	15 people
Theatre	50 people
Banquet	70 people
Cocktail	180 people

Wine Bar

The Ground Floor Wine Bar is a bar and restaurant setting that perfectly blends The Metropolitan’s historic architecture with contemporary design. The space features exposed brickwork, beautiful wooden finishes and a large scale mural designed by renowned artist, RONE. With a mixture of high and low dining tables, as well…

Banquet	100 people
Cocktail	140 people

Rooftop Bar

Banquet	130 people
Cocktail	230 people

Contact this venue

(03) 9959 9895 metropolitanhotel.au

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Location

265 William Street, Melbourne.

Parking - There is a secure multi-deck car park at 535 Little Lonsdale Street, just a short one-minute walk from The Metropolitan.

Public Transport - located just two minutes from Flagstaff train station, as well as tram stop number seven, which is serviced by various routes including: 3-3a - Melbourne University to East Malvern, 58 - West Coburg to Toorak, 64 - Melbourne University to East Brighton and 67 – Melbourne University to Carnegie.