YOUR ULTIMATE PARTY VENUE HIRE DESTINATION

The Royal Saxon is an unbeatable party venue hire option for all kinds of events:

  • birthdays

  • engagements

  • hens parties

  • corporate events

  • 21st birthdays

  • Christmas parties

  • special dinners

  • EOFY functions

    From intimate cocktail parties to seated full-service dining, we can create your ideal event in one of our many spaces.

 

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Our top party venue hire spaces

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The Courtyard: wonderful for cocktail parties

A charming outdoor courtyard, ideal for cocktail parties for up to 80 people. We recommend booking during warmer months, and we supply heaters when the weather gets chilly.

  • 80 people standing

  • 30 people seated

  • private bar

  • exclusive hire


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Upstairs Bar: birthday party central

One of Richmond’s top party venue hire locations, the upstairs bar is perfect for birthdays, engagements and other special occasions. Enjoy the privacy of space to yourself and celebrate with your guests.

  • 180 people standing

  • 60 people seated

  • space for dance floor and DJ

  • private bar

  • exclusive hire


The balcony: cosy charm

The balcony is an intimate covered outdoor space, perfect for smaller events. The drinks will be flowing from your own private bar area, and guests can enjoy hot or cold food platters or a sumptuous grazing plate.

  • 40 people standing

  • private bar

  • TV screen

  • covered to protect you from the weather

  • gas heaters available on cooler nights


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The restaurant: cosy sit-down dining

Spoil your guests with a delicious meal in our relaxed restaurant space. The perfect place to host corporate team dinners, hens gatherings and more.

  • up to 75 diners

  • variety of seating arrangements available

  • full table service

  • exclusive hire available


The laneway: a charming outdoor space

Perfect for the warmer months, the laneway is ideal for smaller gatherings. Guests will easily mingle in the space, and a few four-legged friends are welcome there too.

  • 40 people standing

  • 30 people seated

  • up to four dogs welcome

  • exclusive hire available


Bigger party? Hire the entire venue

For larger functions, you can hire the entire venue: restaurant, upstairs lounge, balcony, fig court and the laneway and have the Royal Saxon exclusively for your guests.

  • 385 standing

  • perfect for large parties and corporate events

  • create special experiences in different spaces

  • guests can mingle upstairs and hit the dance floor downstairs


Extensive drinks packages

Your party guests will enjoy choosing from a range of beers, wines and bubbles starting from $45 per person.

Feed me catering

Can’t choose from the menu? Select the ‘Feed Me’ option and we’ll send out an array of dishes. Devour a 4-course meal and let our chef wow you with irresistible shared dishes. We can accommodate any allergies or dietary requirements too.

We can meet your event budget

We’re experts at meeting tight event budgets, so get in touch if you need a custom solution to your requirements. A few clever tweaks can help reduce your costs without sacrificing the quality of your event. As long as your budget is reasonable, we’ll do our best to meet it.

 

Flexible catering choices

Choose from cold platters, grazing tables, hot platters, pizzas, big bites or customise your own dining choice with our own in-house chef.

Sit-down dinner options include a set menu for group bookings featuring two or three courses, including shared entrees, delectable main dishes and mouth-watering dessert options.

We’re proud to serve delicious, fresh food that your guests with love.

Not sure where to start? We’re here to help

Our party venue hire team has hosted plenty of events, and we can guide you to find the perfect space, catering, drinks, and staging options to suit your needs.

In the capable and competent hands of our team, your every need will be looked after. Because we’re independently owned, we’re more flexible- we can make most requests happen, so get in touch.

Peek into our little black book

We have carefully selected recommended providers to make your party extra-special and can help you with the choosing:

  • decorations

  • DJs

  • live music

  • flowers

  • signage

  • entertainment

  • cakes

Sustainable party venue hire

We strive to make every event as environmentally friendly as possible. This includes:

  • avoiding single-use plastic serving materials

  • sourcing local produce as much as possible

  • keeping food waste and food miles to a minimum

  • composting all our food waste

  • using free range eggs

  • using paper straws

  • recycling glass, cardboard, paper and cooking oil

  • reducing energy demand via LED lights and other initiatives


An accessible location for your guests

In inner-city Richmond, the Royal Saxon is accessible by train via East Richmond Station, by the 78 tram along Church Street and paid parking is available nearby.