The Oxford Scholar

Pub

#4 of 340 Pub venues in Melbourne
#1 of 117 Private Party venues in Melbourne CBD
  122 reviews  – 
427 Swanston Street, Melbourne, 3000
Melbourne Central Station (150 m)
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Spaces for hire at The Oxford Scholar

The Atrium
Bar
·
Private space
50 seats
100 standing
Situated in the back corner of the pub - roped off exclusively for your event. Versatile and well equipped function space with warm yet industrial decor. State of the art AV equipment and wireless mic's for speech requirements. Smart TVs allow screen-share and accept flash drives to display content during event. Furniture is moveable to suit yo...

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $350 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Level 1
Dining Room
·
Private space
55 seats
120 standing
Our exclusive Level 1 space is perfect for your private party, product launch, workshop or networking event! With a private bar and access to state of the art AV equipment, you are able to control the music/audio and utilise our wireless microphones for any speech requirements. The room can be sectioned to suit any group size. Furniture is moveab...

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Level 2 Bar
Event Space
·
Private space
25 seats
60 standing
INTIMATE SPACE WITH EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE ENTRY & BAR. Cozy function space perfect for an intimate dinner, milestone birthday, or small networking event. With exclusive lift access, a gorgeous private bar and an open floor plan Furniture is moveable to suit your event style (seated dinner/cocktail party). Decorations permitted.

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Meeting Rooms - Level 2
Meeting Room
·
Private space
14 seats
20 standing
Variety of Spaces Perfect for Meetings & Private Dining The Oxford Scholar offers a selection of private rooms on Level 2. AV capabilities for meeting requirements Option to serve catering into rooms or in the foyer adjacent Able to book private room for meeting purposes and move into the foyer post-meeting for networking Private bar in foyer...

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $175 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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427 Swanston Street, Melbourne, 3000
Melbourne Central Station (150 m)
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Prices and opening hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am – 12:30 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
The Atrium
11:30 am – 12:00 am
from $350 min. spend
Level 1
8:00 am – 12:30 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Level 2 Bar
9:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $175–$500 min. spend
Tuesday
8:00 am – 12:30 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
The Atrium
11:30 am – 12:00 am
from $350 min. spend
Level 1
8:00 am – 12:30 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Level 2 Bar
9:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $175–$500 min. spend
Wednesday
8:00 am – 12:30 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
The Atrium
11:30 am – 12:00 am
from $350 min. spend
Level 1
8:00 am – 12:30 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Level 2 Bar
9:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $175–$500 min. spend
Thursday
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $175–$2000 min. spend
The Atrium
11:30 am – 12:00 am
from $350 min. spend
Level 1
7:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Level 2 Bar
9:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $175–$500 min. spend
Friday
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $175–$3500 min. spend
The Atrium
7:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Level 1
7:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Level 2 Bar
9:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500–$2500 min. spend
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $175–$500 min. spend
Saturday
7:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2500–$3500 min. spend
The Atrium
7:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Level 1
7:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Level 2 Bar
7:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 5 verified users

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
standing
Up to 55
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

7 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
47 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness and service quality
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.8
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.6
Catering
4.7
Communication
4.9
V
Venkat
October 2024
Workshop · 15 guests
Great ambience, food and service, value for money.
Nothing significant but at times we could hear noise from next room, only when there was a loud cheer . Otherwise seamless experience!
5.0
ML
Micaela L.
September 2024
Pub · 30 guests
The venue was easy to get to, and it was actually really great! The function coordinators were very helpful and responsive and their staff on the day were amazing! The food was plentiful and quite delicious! Great service!!! We would look at using The Oxford on Scholar again in the future.
5.0
LH
Leon H.
August 2024
Function Room · 50 guests
Excellent venue, friendly staff and not to mention, the venue organiser was so easy to talk to, very responsive and answered everything that was required.
4.9
AC
Ai C.
August 2024
30th Birthday Party · 50 guests
Held a wonderful 30th here for my partner, the team at The Oxford Scholar were organised, responsive and detail-oriented. Food was tasty, venue very clean, event staff were helpful.
5.0

About The Oxford Scholar

Established in 1857 during the heady Victorian gold rush era, The Oxford Scholar Hotel served the area for more than 160 years.

Now situated in the heart of the RMIT City campus, the 'Scholar' has been given a modern new lease of life.

With the creation of a series of bar, dining and event spaces, The Scholar offers a relaxed yet sophisticated function experience.

The in-house menu selections are built upon locally sourced and fresh produce, offering delicious seasonal choices.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 12 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Oxford Scholar, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Oxford Scholar:

  • Level 2 Bar hosting 40 guests: $1612
  • Level 1 hosting 24 guests: $800
  • The Atrium hosting 50 guests: $2995.20
  • Meeting Rooms - Level 2 hosting 12 guests: $539.60

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Oxford Scholar is located at 427 Swanston Street, in the Melbourne. The nearest metro station is Melbourne Central Station.