The Penny Black
Pub
#30 of 158 Live Music venues in Melbourne
3 reviews
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420 Sydney Road, Melbourne, 3056
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Brunswick, Melbourne
Erin Sivaraj
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Partnered with Tagvenue for 2 years
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Excellent communication - 4.4/5
56 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.4. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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
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Public transportation
- Bus Brunswick Station/Victoria St 250 m
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Parking
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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
4.5
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.
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
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Penny Black:
- Penny Black Exclusive Hire hosting 65 guests: $3600
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Penny Black is located at 420 Sydney Road, in the Brunswick district of Melbourne.
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