The Empress Hotel in Fitzroy North is one of Melbourne’s most iconic venues. Featuring a Dining Hall, Beer Garden, and Public Bar The Empress is suitable for all occasions. 

If you’re looking for a no fuss event for 20 – 100 people then get in touch and plan your next group booking with us.

The beer garden is perfect for social gatherings in Fitzroy North. With a mix of bench seating, tables and stand up bars, it is best suited for those looking to host an informal get together.

The front section of the beer garden is sheltered and has outdoor heating. This area holds approximately 20-40 people as a stand-up style event. It can be booked exclusively with no charge or minimum spend any night of the week. Finger food and bar tabs can be organised. There are no booking fees attached to this area.

For large groups wanting to reserve the entire space a minimum spend will be applied depending on the day of the week. Please note this is an open air space and is subject to weather.

Up to 50 seated or 75 standing

With a capacity to hold up to 75 people this space has been designed to suit both small and large groups. For function bookings, we offer a range of food packages designed to complement both the beer and wine lists. Tables and chairs can be set to accommodate groups of up to 50 or cleared to cater for stand up events of up to 75.

Individual piece price  

Minimum order per item: 20. 

Chickpea and chicory fritters with parmesan custard $ 3 (v)

Chilli and garlic marinated grilled prawns $3

Cayeene hot wings $ 4

Prosciutto Pizza Slice $2.50

Margherita $2 (v)

Mushroom & spring onion Spring Roll w/ soy vinegar sauce $3.25 (v)

Chicken Strips with bbq sauce $3

Mini Beef Burgers $ 5.50

Mini Tofu Burgers $5.50 (v)

Chocolate brownie $ 4

Bowl of fries $ 9

Package 1: $16 per head

Chickpea and chicory fritters with parmesan custard

Chilli and garlic marinated grilled prawns

Margherita

Chicken Strips with bbq sauce

Mini Beef Burgers

Package 2: $ 28 per head

Chickpea and chicory fritters with parmesan custard

Prosciutto pizza

Chilli and garlic marinated grilled prawns

Mini Tofu Burgers

Margherita

Chicken Strips with bbq sauce

Mini Beef Burgers

Chocolate brownie

Package 3 $38 per head

Chickpea and chicory fritters with parmesan custard

Mini Tofu Burgers

Chilli and garlic marinated grilled prawns

Cayeene hot wings

Proscuitto Pizza Slice

Margherita

Mushroom & Spring Onion wonton w/ soy vinegar sauce

Chicken Strips with bbq sauce

Mini Beef Burgers

Chocolate Brownie

Package 1: $25 per person

Antipasto plate

Margherita pizza

Roasted Chicken with slaw

Fries

Green salad

Package 2: $40 per person

Antipasto plate

Fritters

Penne ragu

Margherita pizza

Fish of the day

Roasted chicken with slaw

Fries

Green salad

Package 3: Choice of Entr?e & Main or Main & Dessert $40 per person

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 Choice of 3 courses $50

Chilli and garlic marinated grilled prawns

Chickpea & Chicory Fritters

Smaller margherita pizza

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Gnocchi

Fish of the Day

Chicken Parmigiana

Vegetarian option

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Desserts from the menu