Business Details
Your Premier Event and Dining Destination in South Melbourne
Established in 1874, Bell's Hotel stands as an iconic South Melbourne landmark, blending historic charm with modern innovation. Our venue offers a unique lifestyle, entertainment, and culinary experience within a single precinct. With a rich heritage spanning over 150 years, we provide premier event spaces, award-winning dining, and immersive sports viewing. Our team combines traditional hospitality with contemporary flair, delivering exceptional service across our rooftop venues, restaurant, and bar.From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences tailored to our guests' needs. Our commitment to quality extends to our menu, crafted using locally sourced ingredients by skilled chefs. As a cornerstone of South Melbourne's social scene, we continue to evolve while honoring our storied past.
Services
Event Spaces
Rooftop Venue
Sports Viewing
Restaurant
Accommodation
Highlights and features
- We offer Melbourne's best rooftop event spaces with city skyline views
- Our restaurant serves award-winning parmas and contemporary Australian cuisine
- We provide a dedicated sports viewing hub with live broadcasts on big screens
- We have versatile event venues for weddings, corporate functions, and parties
- Our experienced team offers personalized event planning services
Services
Event Spaces
Bell's Hotel offers versatile event spaces for weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations. Our venues include the Main Hall rooftop, Hennessy Room, and Lady Kaye garden. Each space combines historic charm with modern amenities, accommodating events from intimate gatherings to 200-person celebrations. Our dedicated events team provides personalized planning services.
Rooftop Venue
Our rooftop venue provides panoramic views of Melbourne's city skyline with both indoor and outdoor spaces. Ideal for cocktail parties, weddings, and corporate events, the space features audio-visual facilities and private access. The open-air terrace offers a magical setting for evening celebrations under the city lights.
Sports Viewing
Bell's Hotel features a dedicated sports viewing hub with large screens in the Sports Bar and throughout the venue. We show all major sporting events with a lively atmosphere, offering premium viewing experiences for football, cricket, and racing events. The Sports Bar Saturdays package includes meals and drinks specials.
Restaurant
Our restaurant serves contemporary Australian cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. The menu features modern interpretations of pub classics, including award-winning parmas, fresh seafood, and gourmet burgers. Head Chef Dylan leads our culinary team in creating dishes that combine traditional techniques with innovative presentation.
Accommodation
As a historic hotel dating from 1874, we offer accommodation that blends period features with modern comforts. Our rooms feature original architectural elements like slate roofs and sash windows, combined with contemporary amenities. The hotel maintains its heritage status while providing modern guest comforts.
Questions
How can I book an event at Bells Hotel?
Contact our events team via phone or email to discuss your requirements. We'll help plan your event from initial inquiry to execution.
What dining options are available?
Our restaurant serves modern Australian cuisine daily, including signature dishes like parmas, fresh seafood, and gourmet burgers.
Can I watch live sports at Bells Hotel?
Yes, our Sports Viewing Hub shows all major sporting events on large screens with a lively atmosphere and special packages.
What are the opening hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 10am-1am and Sunday 10am-11pm, including public holidays.
What event spaces do you have?
We offer multiple venues including the Main Hall rooftop, Hennessy Room, Lady Kaye garden, and Parlour Bar for various event types.
Is there happy hour available?
Yes, our Happy Hour runs Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm with discounted drinks and selected menu items.
Reviews (6)
Clementine Moore
Jan 11, 2022
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A brilliant pub to have a good time at. Food is delicious and the staff are absolutley friendly and accommodating. Make sure you go, you won't be disappointed.
Rachel Price
Jan 09, 2022
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Beautiful pub, staff are friendly and helpful ,,,reasonable prices , totally recommend daily specials as comes with drink ,,, very clean ,,
Freya McLaughlan
Jan 06, 2022
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Several vegan options on the menu, a burger, schnitzel and a plant protein salad. Friendly staff, great layout that allows for social distancing, lots of open windows and doors for air flow and seperate areas for privacy, so you dont have to sit right next to another table.
Richelle Harding
Jan 02, 2022
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Visited Melbourne from Mildura. This pub wasn't far from where we were staying in kavanagh st. Friendly staff and great food. We went on steak night and all our steaks were cooked perfectly.
Ichimitch Sound Design
Dec 27, 2021
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Not pretentious; that's becoming increasingly rare. Reasonable prices, no BS, extra points for having poutine on the menu.
Cesar Johanny Contreras Mejia
Nov 17, 2021
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I have been few times and always is an amazing experience I had the best birthday couple of months ago. The place is amazing to catch up with friends or have the best calamari in town.
