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
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
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
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.