The Water Rat Hotel (Roooftop and Top Floor) in South Melbourne, Melbourne

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About the function space

Welcome to the Water Rat Hotel's Rooftop Bar and Deck, a spacious area which can be set up and decorated according to your needs.

Private bar - check. Beautiful shimmering view of the city - check. Tables, chairs and umbrellas bathed in moonlight - check. Dining and/or dancing space - check. Separate private lounge for chilling out - check. Awesomely accommodating functions staff - check.

Our highly experienced team is committed to providing you with exceptional service, alongside the highest quality catering options including canapes, sit down dinners and alfresco gourmet barbeques on the deck. All food is prepared and cooked onsite, ensuring freshness and quality.

Imagine sizzling BBQd prawn canapes cooked before your eyes and washed down with a delicious wine or sparkling ale.

Let the team at The Water Rat Hotel make your function a success.

Function facilities

Private bar: Yes
Private smoking area: Yes

Private toilets: Yes
Wheelchair access: No

Smoking area: Fully compliant smoking area with chairs, umbrellas and heaters. Catering can be provided inside to allow smoking outside.

Parking: Street parking or nearby car parks

Music facilities

This equipment is available in the function space free of charge:

Amp: No
PA System: Yes
Speakers: Yes
AUX input: Yes
Jukebox: No
Dance floor: Yes, proper dance floor

Mixer: Yes
CDJs: No
CD Player: No
Turntables: No
Mirror ball: No
Lighting: No

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: Yes
Free
background music: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: Yes
Band: Yes

Noise restrictions: None

Conditions for private party hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

+ Minimum spend

1,500

on food/drinks
($ 200 min food)

2,000

on food/drinks
($ 200 min food)

+ Security staff

= Total

1,500

2,000

Free gift for Partystar users:

$100 towards your bar tab

Min—max guests

40 — 200

Party duration

6pm — 12am (5 hours)

7pm — 12am (5 hours)

At this time, the function space:

Closes

Extend the party until:

N/A

Closing time

1am

Underage policy

Underage guests are permitted until 11pm, providing the underage guest is in the company of a responsible adult who is responsibly supervising them. One separate responsible adult per each underage guest.

Drink options

Bar tab, Cash bar/Pay as you go, beverage package

Seasonal surcharges

November to March is more expensive.

Sun-Thu functions

Available 7 days - $2000 min spend for Sunday $1500 for other nights.

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

18th birthday party: No
21st birthday party: Yes

Bucks party: Yes
Hens night: Yes

Underage parties are not permitted.

The Water Rat Hotel - Venue hire terms

Roooftop and Top Floor

About the function space

Function facilities

Music facilities

Conditions for private party hire

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

Food / Catering

Presentation facilities

Decorations policy

Ticketed events policy