Celebrate with us
The venue Ascot Vale locals trust with their special moments
Cynthia B
“We had my son's 18th birthday in the Laurel's Function Room a few weeks ago and it exceeded our expectations. The food was amazing - beautiful flavours and presentation and with generous portions. All of the staff looking after our guests were cheerful and helped us with our requests. Thankyou Bri, Zeke and the rest of the team for your patience during our preparations and for delivering a wonderful night.”
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The Laurel is the spot Ascot Vale locals trust with their best moments. Newly refurbished and ready for all celebrations.
A big birthday, engagement, baby shower, Christmas party, corporate lunch. We've got the space and the team to get it right.
Level 1 - Upstairs at The Laurel
Our private upstairs function space with its own bar. Hire it for the night and make it yours.
60 seated · 100 standing · Private bar · AV and sound system included
Whether you're doing canapes and cocktails or a sit-down dinner, Level 1 has the room and the vibe to pull it off.
Downstairs
The downstairs dining room holds up to 200 standing and is available for exclusive hire, ideal for large scale celebrations, corporate events, and cocktail style functions.
We have menus and drink packages to suit every occasion and every dietary need. Tell us what you're thinking and we'll make it work.
Let's get planning.
No room hire fee · Packages from $32pp
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“We hosted our baby shower at the Laurel in the upstairs function room. It was perfect!!! Bri was so incredible in helping with all our questions leading up to the day and all the final touches on the day. And the team who worked were all so lovely and helpful. We ordered pizzas also and they were a hit, and we also created our own dessert table.
Hayley W
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“We had my father’s wake here after his funeral. The private room options were great, as was the private bar and food options. They actually converted the main dining room for our function from lunch time to about 4pm. Bar staff were on point and attentive. Food was free flowing and delicious. No hassle in modifying the set menus and adding wood fired pizzas…..options for playing music playlists great. Nothing was too hard to accommodate.”
Alf N
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"Hosted my birthday upstairs, they couldn't have been any better. Easy to organise, and the staff were all fantastic on the day. The food was phenomenal. They also catered well to kids. Highly recommend"
Lucas V
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No. We don’t charge a room hire fee. Our team is here to help you plan the perfect function within your budget, minimum spends may apply.
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We offer a range of flexible spaces including our Level 1 function space with a private bar, and our dining room for more intimate gatherings or exclusive hire. Each can be tailored for seated or cocktail-style events.
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Yes. We offer a range of canape options, share-style menus & pizzas. We can also offer bespoke catering menus to suit your function and budget.
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Absolutely. You’re welcome to bring decorations, signage, and table styling. We just ask that nothing is fixed to walls, confetti or glitter.
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Absolutely. You’re welcome to hire your own, and we can also recommend some of our favourite local DJs and musicians.
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Of course. You can set a bar tab, opt for guests to buy their own drinks, or choose from our beverage package options.
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Yes! You’re welcome to bring a celebration cake. We can store it and provide plates/knives upon request.
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Yes. We have TV screens for slideshows and a sound system that can be used for speeches and music. Let us know what you need and we’ll help set it up.
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We welcome 18th and 21st birthdays. 2 security guard for the first 100 people, and 1 for every 100 after, and this cost is charged back to the client.
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Absolutely. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs.
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We have on-site parking, street parking is also available around the venue, and we’re a short walk from public transport.
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Our upstairs function space is accessible via stairs only. Please chat with our team about how we can best accommodate your event in our downstairs dining room.