The Penny Black

Pub

#23 of 155 Live Music venues in Melbourne
  3 reviews  â€“ 
420 Sydney Road, Melbourne, 3056 –
Brunswick, Melbourne
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Spaces for hire at The Penny Black

Penny Black Exclusive Hire
Pub
·
Whole venue
120 seats
950 standing
The Penny Black provides a space to cater to guests with different tastes when they think of a function. Inside the Band Room is a beautifully decorated, dark and moody space that features high ceilings, polished floorboards, pillars and a multiuse stage for entertainment or speeches. Outside is a dedicated beer garden, covered with a marquee, ro...

Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Band Room
Pub
·
Private space
80 seats
120 standing
This beautifully decorated, dark and moody space features high ceilings, polished floorboards, pillars and a multiuse stage to WOW your guests as is or bring in theming to make the space your very own. With a private bar, DJ booth and working fireplaces (for some Insta-worthy snaps) be the center stage of your function.

Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

The Lawn
Pub
·
Private space
32 seats
100 standing
Our Lawn space is located towards the back of the venue within our beer garden. Astroturf, picnic tables, direct bar access & fixed wooden booths provide the full outdoor venue experience, whilst providing a marquee above to keep you and your guests covered no matter Melbourne's crazy weather. The full lawn space can be hired exclusively or split...

Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Whole Beer Garden
Pub
·
Private space
35 seats
300 standing
With a private entry via one of Brunswick's laneways in the Penny's Beer Garden - perfect for larger groups. Above is a marquee, roofing as well as wall awnings, making the space adaptable to Melbourne's everchanging weather. Within the space is a mixture of picnic tables, fixed wooden booths and tables and chairs and a private bar to get drinks in...

Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Explore other spaces in the area

420 Sydney Road, Melbourne, 3056
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Bus Brunswick Station/Victoria St 250 m
  • Train Brunswick 200 m
Parking
  • Parking Presto Customers Carpark - Blyth St, Brunswick 300 m
  • Parking Car Park - 2/26 Staley St, Brunswick 450 m
Hotels
  • Duke of Edinburgh Hotel 50 m
  • Manallack Apartments 650 m
  • StayCentral - Tranquil Spacious Townhouse 750 m

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $6000–$8000 min. spend
Penny Black Exclusive Hire
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Whole Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $6000 min. spend
Monday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Penny Black Exclusive Hire
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Penny Black Exclusive Hire
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000–$5000 min. spend
Penny Black Exclusive Hire
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Band Room
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
The Lawn
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Whole Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000–$10000 min. spend
Penny Black Exclusive Hire
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Band Room
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
The Lawn
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Whole Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $5000–$20000 min. spend
Penny Black Exclusive Hire
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Band Room
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
The Lawn
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Whole Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $5000–$30000 min. spend
Penny Black Exclusive Hire
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $30000 min. spend
Band Room
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
The Lawn
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Whole Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $20000 min. spend

Facilities and catering options

Up to 950
standing
Up to 120
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated service quality and catering
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Location
4.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
MM
Mai M.
December 2024
Christmas Party · 75 guests
Great party venue, very friendly, helpful staff, great communication with Catherine at tagvenue. Very good catering.Had everything we needed for a successful event.
4.4
MM
Mai M.
September 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
SF
Stacy F.
May 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Penny Black

Penny's Band Room is a buzzy place in a restored post office with a beer garden attached.

Within the beer garden is a dedicated bar, marquee and space for a DJ and dancefloor. Inside is our band room and stage for live music played on Friday & Saturday. Our menu offers pub grub classics with tex mex hits too, perfect for snacking.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 6 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Penny Black, the following catering options are available:

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

The Penny Black is located at 420 Sydney Road, in the Brunswick district of Melbourne.