Captain Melville

Celebrate your wedding, birthday or Christmas party, bring colleagues together for a corporate gathering, or host a workshop at Captain Melville. Our historic Melbourne public house offers several distinct settings, from an airy indoor courtyard to a cosy front bar, a private loft and the self-contained Loch & Key. Choose a smaller area or discuss whole-venue hire for up to 355 guests with our functions team.

The Indoor Courtyard accommodates up to 140 guests cocktail style or 100 seated. Natural light, an internal bar, a private entrance and removable furniture help you shape the occasion, with DJ equipment and an AV system available. For weddings, our dedicated wedding information specifies up to 120 cocktail guests or 100 seated; confirm the arrangement for your chosen celebration with us.

For informal celebrations and networking, the Left-wing Front Bar welcomes up to 70 standing guests, with wooden floors, booths and a fully stocked bar. The Private Loft overlooks the courtyard and suits intimate dining, workshops, launches or reunions, with space for 60 cocktail guests or 34 seated. Loch & Key combines indoor rooms with a covered balcony, internal bar and private bathrooms, accommodating 100 cocktail guests or 20 seated.

Our bluestone building dates to 1853, bringing heritage character and warm timber details to your event. Our dedicated team can help with planning, and our chefs can tailor menus to your occasion. Drinks packages and bar tabs are available, with heating and cooling helping keep guests comfortable throughout the year.

We are at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD, close to public transport and nearby parking. Our 24-hour licence allows late-event arrangements, while actual access and service times are agreed for your booking. Tell us about your date, numbers, menu and programme so we can help match the setting to your plans.