Speakeasy Bar at The Wool Mill

Event Venue
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Private space
161 Donald Street, Brunswick East, 3057
Northern Suburbs, Melbourne

About this space

Hidden away like a secret treasure, the Speakeasy Bar is an intimate space for cozy gatherings and cocktail moments. With capacity for up to 20 guests standing, it offers a moody retreat, complete with soft lighting and a stylish design.

This 30 sqm bar is perfect for those who enjoy a whisky or custom cocktail. It is a great complement to larger events, such as wedding receptions in the Feasting Hall. It’s the ideal place to mingle, relax, and recharge your energies before going back into the festivities.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Events/Corporate packages:

The Wool Mill offers a range of packages for corporate functions and events:

Delegate Packages:
* Full Day Delegate (8 hours): Includes morning tea, lunch, fruit platter, afternoon tea, mints, and beverages.
* Half Day Delegate (4 hours): Includes either morning or afternoon tea, lunch, fruit platter, mints, and beverages.

Cocktail Packages:
* One Hour Package: Includes 3 canapés and diamond drinks (platinum drinks available at an additional cost).
* Two Hour Package: Includes 5 canapés and diamond drinks (platinum drinks available at an additional cost).
* Three Hour Package: Includes 7 canapés and diamond drinks (platinum drinks available at an additional cost).
* Four Hour Package: Includes 10 canapés and diamond drinks (platinum drinks available at an additional cost).

Plated Packages:
* Gold: Includes 3 chef selection canapés, artisan bread, antipasto entrée, alternate plated main, and a 4-hour beverage package.
* Diamond: Includes a charcuterie grazing table, artisan bread, alternate plated entrée, alternate plated main, and a 5-hour beverage package with a complimentary Bellini cocktail.
* Platinum: Includes 3 chef selection canapés, antipasto platter, artisan bread, alternate plated entrée, alternate plated main, 3 shared petit fours desserts, and a 5-hour beverage package with an open bar (select 3 cocktails) and unlimited house spirits.

Shared Packages:
* Diamond Shared: Includes a charcuterie grazing table, artisan bread, three shared mains per table, three sides per table, and a 5-hour beverage package with a complimentary Bellini cocktail.
* Platinum Shared: Includes a charcuterie grazing table, three chef's selection of canapés, artisan bread, three shared mains per table, three sides per table, three shared petit four desserts, and a 5-hour beverage package with an open bar (select 3 cocktails) and unlimited house spirits.

All packages include a dedicated event coordinator, on-the-day staff and service, cutlery, crockery, crystal glassware, a selection of furniture, and AV that can be arranged on request.

Prices

Sunday
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $90 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $90 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
1. Prices vary according to event type, wedding packages start at $165 per person and corporate/events packages start at $90 per person.
2. The Wool Mill's packages are subject to change and may incur surcharges depending on availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, public holidays, other celebration days, or major events.
3. Package prices will increase by $10 per person for events held from January 1, 2026, and by $20 per person for events held from January 1, 2027.
4. The Executive Chef designs the menu seasonally; dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Entrées

* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF) - Roast cauliflower with chickpea, date and fennel salad with a tangy sumac yoghurt
* Kingfish (GF, NF) - Cured Kingfish served with verjuice dressing, sour cream, fennel and dill
* Fremantle Octopus (DF) - Octopus with white bean purée, Ajo Blanco, almond and chili oil

Main Courses

* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF) - Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with pumpkin hummus, brown rice tabbouleh and red wine sauce
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF) - Grilled ocean trout accompanied by dill sour cream, beetroot, watercress and herb salad
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF) - Free-range chicken breast with red pepper piperade, black olives, cavalo nero and tarragon jus

Cold Canapés

* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF) - Zucchini tartlet topped with whipped ricotta, olive oil, chives and sunflower seeds
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF) - Fresh rice paper roll filled with a savoury mushroom mixture, served with a hoisin dipping sauce
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF) - Classic blini topped with Avruga caviar and a dollop of dill crème fraîche


Hot Canapés

* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE) - Crispy potato rosti topped with a rich French onion cream, crunchy shallots and fresh chervil
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF) - Arancini filled with a savoury mushroom and mozzarella mixture, served with a truffle mayonnaise
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF) - Creamy sweet corn and Gruyère croquette with a hint of smoky chipotle sauce
Monday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $90 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $90 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
1. Prices vary according to event type, wedding packages start at $165 per person and corporate/events packages start at $90 per person.
2. The Wool Mill's packages are subject to change and may incur surcharges depending on availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, public holidays, other celebration days, or major events.
3. Package prices will increase by $10 per person for events held from January 1, 2026, and by $20 per person for events held from January 1, 2027.
4. The Executive Chef designs the menu seasonally; dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Entrées

* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF) - Roast cauliflower with chickpea, date and fennel salad with a tangy sumac yoghurt
* Kingfish (GF, NF) - Cured Kingfish served with verjuice dressing, sour cream, fennel and dill
* Fremantle Octopus (DF) - Octopus with white bean purée, Ajo Blanco, almond and chili oil

Main Courses

* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF) - Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with pumpkin hummus, brown rice tabbouleh and red wine sauce
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF) - Grilled ocean trout accompanied by dill sour cream, beetroot, watercress and herb salad
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF) - Free-range chicken breast with red pepper piperade, black olives, cavalo nero and tarragon jus

Cold Canapés

* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF) - Zucchini tartlet topped with whipped ricotta, olive oil, chives and sunflower seeds
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF) - Fresh rice paper roll filled with a savoury mushroom mixture, served with a hoisin dipping sauce
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF) - Classic blini topped with Avruga caviar and a dollop of dill crème fraîche


Hot Canapés

* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE) - Crispy potato rosti topped with a rich French onion cream, crunchy shallots and fresh chervil
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF) - Arancini filled with a savoury mushroom and mozzarella mixture, served with a truffle mayonnaise
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF) - Creamy sweet corn and Gruyère croquette with a hint of smoky chipotle sauce
Tuesday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $90 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $90 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
1. Prices vary according to event type, wedding packages start at $165 per person and corporate/events packages start at $90 per person.
2. The Wool Mill's packages are subject to change and may incur surcharges depending on availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, public holidays, other celebration days, or major events.
3. Package prices will increase by $10 per person for events held from January 1, 2026, and by $20 per person for events held from January 1, 2027.
4. The Executive Chef designs the menu seasonally; dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Entrées

* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF) - Roast cauliflower with chickpea, date and fennel salad with a tangy sumac yoghurt
* Kingfish (GF, NF) - Cured Kingfish served with verjuice dressing, sour cream, fennel and dill
* Fremantle Octopus (DF) - Octopus with white bean purée, Ajo Blanco, almond and chili oil

Main Courses

* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF) - Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with pumpkin hummus, brown rice tabbouleh and red wine sauce
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF) - Grilled ocean trout accompanied by dill sour cream, beetroot, watercress and herb salad
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF) - Free-range chicken breast with red pepper piperade, black olives, cavalo nero and tarragon jus

Cold Canapés

* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF) - Zucchini tartlet topped with whipped ricotta, olive oil, chives and sunflower seeds
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF) - Fresh rice paper roll filled with a savoury mushroom mixture, served with a hoisin dipping sauce
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF) - Classic blini topped with Avruga caviar and a dollop of dill crème fraîche


Hot Canapés

* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE) - Crispy potato rosti topped with a rich French onion cream, crunchy shallots and fresh chervil
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF) - Arancini filled with a savoury mushroom and mozzarella mixture, served with a truffle mayonnaise
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF) - Creamy sweet corn and Gruyère croquette with a hint of smoky chipotle sauce
Wednesday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $90 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $90 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
1. Prices vary according to event type, wedding packages start at $165 per person and corporate/events packages start at $90 per person.
2. The Wool Mill's packages are subject to change and may incur surcharges depending on availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, public holidays, other celebration days, or major events.
3. Package prices will increase by $10 per person for events held from January 1, 2026, and by $20 per person for events held from January 1, 2027.
4. The Executive Chef designs the menu seasonally; dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Entrées

* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF) - Roast cauliflower with chickpea, date and fennel salad with a tangy sumac yoghurt
* Kingfish (GF, NF) - Cured Kingfish served with verjuice dressing, sour cream, fennel and dill
* Fremantle Octopus (DF) - Octopus with white bean purée, Ajo Blanco, almond and chili oil

Main Courses

* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF) - Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with pumpkin hummus, brown rice tabbouleh and red wine sauce
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF) - Grilled ocean trout accompanied by dill sour cream, beetroot, watercress and herb salad
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF) - Free-range chicken breast with red pepper piperade, black olives, cavalo nero and tarragon jus

Cold Canapés

* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF) - Zucchini tartlet topped with whipped ricotta, olive oil, chives and sunflower seeds
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF) - Fresh rice paper roll filled with a savoury mushroom mixture, served with a hoisin dipping sauce
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF) - Classic blini topped with Avruga caviar and a dollop of dill crème fraîche


Hot Canapés

* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE) - Crispy potato rosti topped with a rich French onion cream, crunchy shallots and fresh chervil
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF) - Arancini filled with a savoury mushroom and mozzarella mixture, served with a truffle mayonnaise
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF) - Creamy sweet corn and Gruyère croquette with a hint of smoky chipotle sauce
Thursday
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $90 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $90 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
1. Prices vary according to event type, wedding packages start at $165 per person and corporate/events packages start at $90 per person.
2. The Wool Mill's packages are subject to change and may incur surcharges depending on availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, public holidays, other celebration days, or major events.
3. Package prices will increase by $10 per person for events held from January 1, 2026, and by $20 per person for events held from January 1, 2027.
4. The Executive Chef designs the menu seasonally; dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Entrées

* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF) - Roast cauliflower with chickpea, date and fennel salad with a tangy sumac yoghurt
* Kingfish (GF, NF) - Cured Kingfish served with verjuice dressing, sour cream, fennel and dill
* Fremantle Octopus (DF) - Octopus with white bean purée, Ajo Blanco, almond and chili oil

Main Courses

* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF) - Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with pumpkin hummus, brown rice tabbouleh and red wine sauce
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF) - Grilled ocean trout accompanied by dill sour cream, beetroot, watercress and herb salad
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF) - Free-range chicken breast with red pepper piperade, black olives, cavalo nero and tarragon jus

Cold Canapés

* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF) - Zucchini tartlet topped with whipped ricotta, olive oil, chives and sunflower seeds
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF) - Fresh rice paper roll filled with a savoury mushroom mixture, served with a hoisin dipping sauce
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF) - Classic blini topped with Avruga caviar and a dollop of dill crème fraîche


Hot Canapés

* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE) - Crispy potato rosti topped with a rich French onion cream, crunchy shallots and fresh chervil
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF) - Arancini filled with a savoury mushroom and mozzarella mixture, served with a truffle mayonnaise
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF) - Creamy sweet corn and Gruyère croquette with a hint of smoky chipotle sauce
Friday
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
1. Prices vary according to event type, wedding packages start at $165 per person and corporate/events packages start at $90 per person.
2. The Wool Mill's packages are subject to change and may incur surcharges depending on availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, public holidays, other celebration days, or major events.
3. Package prices will increase by $10 per person for events held from January 1, 2026, and by $20 per person for events held from January 1, 2027.
4. The Executive Chef designs the menu seasonally; dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Entrées

* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF) - Roast cauliflower with chickpea, date and fennel salad with a tangy sumac yoghurt
* Kingfish (GF, NF) - Cured Kingfish served with verjuice dressing, sour cream, fennel and dill
* Fremantle Octopus (DF) - Octopus with white bean purée, Ajo Blanco, almond and chili oil

Main Courses

* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF) - Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with pumpkin hummus, brown rice tabbouleh and red wine sauce
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF) - Grilled ocean trout accompanied by dill sour cream, beetroot, watercress and herb salad
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF) - Free-range chicken breast with red pepper piperade, black olives, cavalo nero and tarragon jus

Cold Canapés

* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF) - Zucchini tartlet topped with whipped ricotta, olive oil, chives and sunflower seeds
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF) - Fresh rice paper roll filled with a savoury mushroom mixture, served with a hoisin dipping sauce
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF) - Classic blini topped with Avruga caviar and a dollop of dill crème fraîche


Hot Canapés

* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE) - Crispy potato rosti topped with a rich French onion cream, crunchy shallots and fresh chervil
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF) - Arancini filled with a savoury mushroom and mozzarella mixture, served with a truffle mayonnaise
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF) - Creamy sweet corn and Gruyère croquette with a hint of smoky chipotle sauce
Saturday
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
1. Prices vary according to event type, wedding packages start at $165 per person and corporate/events packages start at $90 per person.
2. The Wool Mill's packages are subject to change and may incur surcharges depending on availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, public holidays, other celebration days, or major events.
3. Package prices will increase by $10 per person for events held from January 1, 2026, and by $20 per person for events held from January 1, 2027.
4. The Executive Chef designs the menu seasonally; dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Entrées

* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF) - Roast cauliflower with chickpea, date and fennel salad with a tangy sumac yoghurt
* Kingfish (GF, NF) - Cured Kingfish served with verjuice dressing, sour cream, fennel and dill
* Fremantle Octopus (DF) - Octopus with white bean purée, Ajo Blanco, almond and chili oil

Main Courses

* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF) - Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with pumpkin hummus, brown rice tabbouleh and red wine sauce
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF) - Grilled ocean trout accompanied by dill sour cream, beetroot, watercress and herb salad
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF) - Free-range chicken breast with red pepper piperade, black olives, cavalo nero and tarragon jus

Cold Canapés

* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF) - Zucchini tartlet topped with whipped ricotta, olive oil, chives and sunflower seeds
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF) - Fresh rice paper roll filled with a savoury mushroom mixture, served with a hoisin dipping sauce
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF) - Classic blini topped with Avruga caviar and a dollop of dill crème fraîche


Hot Canapés

* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE) - Crispy potato rosti topped with a rich French onion cream, crunchy shallots and fresh chervil
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF) - Arancini filled with a savoury mushroom and mozzarella mixture, served with a truffle mayonnaise
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF) - Creamy sweet corn and Gruyère croquette with a hint of smoky chipotle sauce
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 20
Dining
up to 12

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Free parking is available on-site
Free on-street parking
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.


Our venue at 161 Donald St, Brunswick East, is well-suited for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and private parties. Accommodating up to 300 standing or 210 seated guests, The Wool Mill can hold both big celebrations and more intimate gatherings.

We offer free parking, including wheelchair-accessible spaces. For your convenience, all packages include a dedicated event coordinator, on-the-day staff, service essentials such as cutlery, crockery, and crystal glassware, a selection of furniture, and optional AV arrangements.


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