Birmingham Hotel (The Alan 'Butch' Gale Room) in Fitzroy, Melbourne

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About the function space

The Alan 'Butch" Gale Room is a fabulous bar and function space on the first floor of the Birmingham Hotel. It is named after the former Fitzroy FC captain, and former licensee of The Birmingham Hotel, Alan Gale.

The pub is a corner classic, specialising in great pub food, sport and events. Excellent service and a welcoming, relaxed and inclusive environment.

The Birmy has been crowned Melbourne, Victoria and Australia's number 1 chicken parma on eight occasions, including most recently at the AHA Awards in 2023.

Function facilities

Private bar: Yes
Private smoking area: No

Private toilets: No
Wheelchair access: No

Smoking area: Large adjacent courtyard with heating in winter, and cover.

Parking: Street parking on Smith and Johnston Streets and back streets.

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: No

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: No
Free
background music: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: Yes
Band: No

Noise restrictions: Restrictions after 11pm. Music must be at a reasonable level.

Conditions for private party hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

+ Minimum spend

2,000

on food/drinks

2,000

on food/drinks

+ Security staff

= Total

2,000

Free gift for Partystar users:

$100 towards your bar tab

Min—max guests

20 — 80

Party duration

6pm — 12am (6 hours)

Closing time

12am

Underage policy

Underage guests are permitted until 10pm, 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

Seasonal surcharges

None. Same hire conditions all weekends of the year.

Sun-Thu functions

Available midweek for cheaper rates.

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

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

Bucks party: No
Hens night: No

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: Yes
Stage: No
DVD Player: No

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

Decorations policy

Can the venue:

Arrange decorations: No

Put up decorations: No

Restrictions: No confetti, no sparklers, no Blu Tack in most places

Ticketed events policy

Can the customer charge for their function:

At the door: Yes

Presale: Yes

Birmingham Hotel - Venue hire terms

The Alan 'Butch' Gale Room

Contact the Venue Manager

• Ask questions • Check availability

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