- 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 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 sip and dance the night (or day) away.
After a more intimate event? Our Cocktail Lounge can also be transformed into a private dining experience for up to 30 guests. All tables, place settings and decorations are included, however, you can also bring your own decorations to dress the space to suit your needs.
The Rooftop Bar is complete with an alfresco deck area overlooking the surrounding cityscape, where you can enjoy delicious food that pairs perfectly with the selection of local wines and signature cocktails on the terrace, long after the sun has gone down. With wide, floor-to-ceiling automatic doors and climate control systems seamlessly blending the indoor and outdoor spaces; it’s the perfect all-weather spot to celebrate your event.
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
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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 sip and dance the night (or day) away. After a more intimate event? Our Cocktail Lounge can also be transformed into a private dining experience for up to 30 guests. All tables, place settings and decorations are included, however, you can also bring your own decorations to dress the space to suit your needs.
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 as configurable bar tables, it’s perfect for both seated and standing events.
Banquet 100 people Cocktail 140 people -
Rooftop Bar
Banquet 130 people Cocktail 230 people
More Information — The Metropolitan
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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.
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