Stunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge at Balaclava Hotel

Rooftop at a Pub · Private space

  11 reviews  – 
123 Carlisle Street, Melbourne, 3183
Balaclava Station (250 m)

About this space

There's no better place to host your next event than at our newly renovated Rooftop Bar. This inviting space is ideal for everything from engagement parties to Christmas breakups, work drinks to milestone birthdays, and everything in between!

Accessible by stairs or lift, the Rooftop Bar & Lounge is the newest addition to the Balaclava Hotel. As you enter, you’ll pass through the lounge bar that provides an indoor drinking and dining area. Our Rooftop Bar is ideal for soaking up the sunshine, sipping on a refreshing drink and tucking into food from our refined menu.

The space features its own fully stocked bar with 8 beers on tap, BlueTooth connectivity for music, 2 x wall-mounted TVs, private bathrooms, and an all-weather courtyard (roof shutters and heating for the winter and misting fans for those balmy Melbourne summer days!). The Rooftop Bar can comfortably accommodate up to 120 guests cocktail style.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

CANAPE PACKAGES

Mini Bite | $23 per person
• Five canapes hot/cold

Medium Bite | $27 per person
• Five canapes hot/cold plus One substantial

Large Bite | $35 per person
• Seven canapes hot/cold plus Two substantial

Additional substantial items | $6 each (min 30)
• sweet items $4 each (min 30 pieces)
Pizza Boards $50 each
Antipasto/ Dips & Fresh fruit from $70

Christmas Party Offers

$3000 min. spend
Secure your booking before the 1st of October to claim your choice of an early bird offer!
Bar Tab Bonus
$200 total
Secure your booking before the 1st of October to claim your choice of an early bird offer!
2 x Complimentary Antipasto or Dessert Platters
$1 total
Secure your booking before the 1st of October to claim your choice of an early bird offer!
Seasonal Cocktail
$12 total
Secure your booking before the 1st of October to claim your choice of an early bird offer!

Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Prepaid Minimum spends apply, please feel free to get in contact with us to discuss your event requirements and view our Function Pack! Currently offering free hire with min spend only!
Monday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Prepaid Minimum spends apply, please feel free to get in contact with us to discuss your event requirements and view our Function Pack! Currently offering free hire with min spend only!
Tuesday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Prepaid Minimum spends apply, please feel free to get in contact with us to discuss your event requirements and view our Function Pack! Currently offering free hire with min spend only!
Wednesday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Prepaid Minimum spends apply, please feel free to get in contact with us to discuss your event requirements and view our Function Pack! Currently offering free hire with min spend only!
Thursday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Prepaid Minimum spends apply, please feel free to get in contact with us to discuss your event requirements and view our Function Pack! Currently offering free hire with min spend only!
Friday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Prepaid Minimum spends apply, please feel free to get in contact with us to discuss your event requirements and view our Function Pack! Currently offering free hire with min spend only!
Saturday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Prepaid Minimum spends apply, please feel free to get in contact with us to discuss your event requirements and view our Function Pack! Currently offering free hire with min spend only!
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 120

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Quiet space
Free parking is available on-site (80 spaces)
Free on-street parking
8 beers on tap
2 x wall-mounted TVs
Fully stocked bar
All-weather courtyard
Private bathrooms
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

A tentative reservation will be held for a period of seven (7) days. Once this time has lapsed the venue reserves the right to release the tentative reservation. A booking is considered confirmed upon receipt of this signed terms and conditions, with a $500 deposit payment. We accept EFTPOS, cash and all major credit cards. In some instances, an additional $200 will be required as a bond, and this will be returned post-event provided that no damage has occurred to the function room or any other part of the venue.

Minors are only permitted on the premises in the company of their parent or guardian. Minors are to remain in the room reserved and are to be supervised at all times whilst within the venue, including whilst using facilities such as lifts, stairwells, foyers and public restrooms. *Functions with live entertainment (eg DJ, band), plus particular functions with over 100 guests will require additional security. This will be decided at the discretion of the venue management team and will be charged to the client prior to the event proceeding.

Please be advised that organisers are financially responsible for any damage, theft, breakage or vandalism sustained to the function room or venue premises by guests, invitees or other persons attending the function. Should any extra cleaning be required to return the premise to a satisfactory standard, this will be charged to the client. The venue does not accept responsibility for damage or loss of merchandise left at the venue prior to, during, or after the function. It is recommended that all client goods be removed from the venue immediately after the function. In the event of a fire, flood damage, industrial dispute or any other unforeseen circumstance that does not enable the event to proceed, the venue and management team will not be held responsible.


Reviews and ratings

(11 reviews and ratings - )

AT
Alexander T.
November 2024
Engagement Party · 120 guests
The team were exceptional, would highly recommend
5.0
ME
Michelle E.
July 2024
Function Room · 90 guests
Beautiful venue,catered to our special requests for a cultural 21st dance, easy to communicate with via email or phone. My son loved his 21st
The only thing that was a down fall is the bar was under stocked and keep running out of different drinks, alcoholic and orange juice. However we kept the 2 bartenders very busy and I think they done a great job considering under stocked
4.6
JZ
Julia Z.
July 2024
Birthday Party · 70 guests
Everything. My 21st went better than I could have ever expected. There were absolutely 0 issues and Lee had everything organised in advanced. Loved the food. Loved the venue. It was perfect
5.0
LB
Laura B.
March 2024
Party · 60 guests
What an absolute gem of a venue! Best staff and best experience hosting our little ones first birthday. Thank you to everyone for making it so special.
4.9

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About Balaclava Hotel

There's no better place to host your next event than at our newly renovated Rooftop Bar. This inviting space is ideal for everything from engagement parties to Christmas breakups, work drinks to milestone birthdays, and everything in between!

Accessible via stairs or lift, the space features its own fully stocked bar with 8 beers on tap, BlueTooth connectivity for music, 2 x wall-mounted TVs, private bathrooms, and an all-weather courtyard (think roof shutters and heating for the winter and misting fans for those balmy Melbourne summer days!).

The Rooftop Bar can comfortably accommodate up to 120 guests cocktail style. Please note the space is not available for private bookings on Friday nights.


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