A pub function room with an illuminated backlit bar, shelves of liquor bottles, beer taps, and hanging plants at The Grace Darling Hotel.
A function room with two long tables covered in white cloths, black folding chairs, amber glassware, and a decorative fireplace at The Grace Darling Hotel.
A pub with a curved wooden bar, high stools, hanging plants, and backlit shelves stocked with bottles at The Grace Darling Hotel.
A pub with round wooden tables, bentwood chairs, and stained glass windows at The Grace Darling Hotel.

Band Room at The Grace Darling Hotel

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
114 Smith Street, Melbourne, 3066 –
Collingwood, Melbourne
Up to 80
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Band Room is a Function Room in The Grace Darling Hotel and a performance-ready private space designed for amplified live music.

Design: The room shows traditional pub fittings, including a timber bar front, high corniced ceiling and backlit shelving. The room pairs warm timber finishes and planted accents with modest natural light and low-level lamps.

Features: A dedicated PA system and speaker rig support amplified sets. The room permits hosts to bring their own DJ and to play their own music. Wi‑Fi and air conditioning are provided.

Ideal for: Groups seeking an informal, music-centred social night that combines standing space with flexible seating.

What guests say: The Band Room is part of a venue whose multiple event spaces are flexible and suit a range of group sizes. The venue maintains an active live-music programme and is noted for friendly front-of-house service.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Package per person

3 Hour Drinks Packages

Standard - $70
House beer, house wines, soft drinks

Premium - $85
House beer, house wines, basic spirits, soft drinks

Deluxe - $100
All tap beer, canned beers, premium wines, soft drinks, premium spirits

All drinks packages can be extended by the hour for $25 per person.

Prices

Sunday
12:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
12:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500–$4000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:30 pm – 5:30 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per evening
5:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500–$4000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:30 pm – 5:30 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per evening
5:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 70
Boardroom
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 30
Classroom
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Stage
PA system
Bathrooms
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Reviews and ratings

(75 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
GR
Grace R.
Verified review
Bar · 43 guests · December 2025
The entire process of booking my small wedding reception at The Grace Darling Hotel was incredible! All the staff I spoke to were incredibly helpful, they even helped my mum and mother in law with organising flowers and cake set up! Once we arrived it got even better, the staff were so friendly and helpful to my family and friends! I cannot even begin to describe how impressed all our guests and myself were! Thank you for making our wedding so memorable and special
5.0
EH
Evelyn H.
Verified review
Birthday Dinner · 45 guests · August 2025
The space was great, well suited for our group.
4.9
CB
Craig B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
GL
Georgia L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, clients will need a laptop to connect to the big-screen TV set up on stage.

Yes, the venue can set up 40 chairs in front of the stage. Guests can then move to the bar and Smith Street room for food and mingling.

No, the venue does not have a specific system for this; clients should set it up on their own laptop.

About The Grace Darling Hotel

The Grace Darling Hotel is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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75 Reviews
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