Donkey Wheel House (Entire Venue Hire) in Melbourne, VIC

This listing has been deleted. It is no longer available for hire on Partystar.

View our current function room listings for party venues available for hire.

About the function space

Built around 1890, the heritage listed multi-level building housing Donkey Wheel House in the basement, boasts Venetian Gothic style and was once the headquarters for the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company.

Architectural and historical importance aside, Donkey Wheel House is a versatile and dynamic function space.

With an exciting labyrinth of arches and possibilities, Donkey Wheel House exudes personality and charm that guarantees an unforgettable experience for your next event. Club night? check. Separate rooms for housing older relatives as well as a pumping dance floor? check. Space for bags and gifts? check. Corporate function versatility? check.

As a charitable foundation, the venue's profits are reinvested into philanthropic projects, making it an ideal option for corporate organisations who wish to align themselves with charitable interests.

There is a list of not-for-profit professional caterers and sustainable caterers to choose from, or you are free to self cater, which adds to the flexibility and appeal of the venue.

Close to Southern Cross Station and in Melbourne's centre, transport options are abundant.

Function facilities

Private bar: Yes
Private smoking area: Yes

Private toilets: Yes
Wheelchair access: No

Smoking area: Private courtyard upstairs on the ground floor, partially covered. Heating can be arranged for $50 per heater.

Parking: Spencer Street car park

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: No, but suitable area to dance

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

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: Yes
Free
background music: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: Yes
Band: Yes

Noise restrictions: Reasonable levels

Further music facilities/conditions:

Room can be set up in various ways. Venue supplies basic sound and lighting

Conditions for private party hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

1,500

2,000

+ Minimum spend

3,000

on drinks

3,000

on drinks

+ Security staff

160

(18th birthdays)

160

(18th birthdays)

160

(21st birthdays)

160

(21st birthdays)

(all other parties)

= Total

4,660

(18th birthdays)

5,160

(18th birthdays)

4,660

(21st birthdays)

5,160

(21st birthdays)

4,500

(all other parties)

5,000

(all other parties)

Security staff fee calculation

18th and 21st birthdays:
$40 per hour for a minimum of 4 hours

Min—max guests

20 — 300

Party duration

8pm — 12am (4 hours)

At this time, the function space:

Closes

Extend the party until:

1am, provided guests are still buying drinks

Closing time

1am

Further conditions

Venue available earlier

Underage policy

Underage guests are permitted until 12am, 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 (minimum spend must be reached first), drink cards, waiter service, beverage package

Seasonal surcharges

New Years Eve

Sun-Thu functions

Available 7 days

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

18th birthday party: Yes
21st birthday party: Yes

Bucks party: Yes
Hens night: Yes

Underage parties are not permitted.

Donkey Wheel House - Venue hire terms

Entire Venue Hire

About the function space

Function facilities

Music facilities

Further music facilities/conditions:

Conditions for private party hire

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

Food / Catering

Presentation facilities

Decorations policy

Ticketed events policy