Bells Hotel (Topiary Function Room) in South Melbourne, Melbourne

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About the function space

Bells Hotel is a classically beautiful corner pub which combines modern luxury and convenience, with old world charm and class.

Tucked down a bluestone laneway lies one of Bells' favourite event spaces, The Topiary. A former warehouse stunningly converted into a function room, Topiary is adorned with hanging plants suspended from soaring ceilings and exposed beams, with pots sprouting greenery against rustic brick walls. The room provides a stylish backdrop for those ultra-glam party selfies.

Entered privately via the laneway, The Topiary can offer everything from full audio-visual facilities for a presentation, to a DJ to get your guests swaying under the chandelier.

Function facilities

Exclusive bar: Yes
Exclusive smoking area: No

Exclusive toilets: Yes
Wheelchair access: Yes

Smoking area: Adjacent smokers' garden area shared with another function space. It is heated and covered.

Parking: Guests can park along Tope Street or Coventry Street

Music facilities

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

Amp: No
PA System: No
Speakers: No
iPod/AUX input: No
Jukebox: No
Dance floor: No, but suitable area to dance

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

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: No
Free
background music: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: Yes
Band: Yes

Noise restrictions: None

Further music facilities/conditions:

AV hire is $150, including music and presentation facilities.

Conditions for private party hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

150

+ Minimum spend

3,850

on food/drinks

3,850

on food/drinks

+ Security staff

= Total

4,000

Security staff fee calculation

All functions:
Over 80 guests: $250 flat rate

The listed charge is based on 80 guests

Min—max guests

35 — 160

Party duration

6pm — 1am (7 hours)

Closing time

1am

Further conditions

An alternative party duration is 8.30am-5pm.
If there is a large mess (streamers, balloons etc), there is an extra $250 cleaning fee.

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

20th November to 18th December: the minimum spend is $8,000.

Sun-Thu functions

Available 7 days a week for the same cost

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.

Food / Catering

Can the venue provide:

Finger food: Yes
Meals: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

Finger food: No
Cake: Yes

Presentation facilities

In-house presentation facilities available for use at no extra charge:

Microphone/PA: No
Stage: No
DVD Player: No

Data projector: No
Projector screen: No
Large TV/Plasma/LCD: No

Further presentation facilities/conditions:

AV hire is $150, including music facilities, microphone, stage and large plasma screen. Internet and lectern available free of charge

Decorations policy

Can the venue:

Arrange decorations: No

Put up decorations: Yes

Restrictions: No confetti, no sticky tape, no pins

Ticketed events policy

Can the customer charge for their function:

At the door: No

Presale: Yes

Bells Hotel (Topiary Function Room) - function hire