Turf Bar (Bookies Room) in Melbourne, VIC ~~~ Information on booking a private function

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Turf Bar
(Bookies Room)

131 Queen Street, Melbourne

About the Venue

Turf is the site of the 'The Great Bookie Robbery' back in 1976 and is conveniently located in the heart of the city. Its Victorian style fit-out and warm feel make it a comfortable and relaxed venue for a private party or corporate function.

The Bookies Room is a cosy private room brilliant for smaller gatherings or presentations. It's available for both stand-up cocktail functions or sit-down dinners.

Suitability

Capacity: 40 (Min. guests: 20)
Exclusive bar: No
Exclusive toilets: No
Exclusive smoking area: No
Wheelchair access: No

21st birthdays: Yes
18th birthdays: No
Bucks parties: No
Hens parties: Yes

Children: Yes, may attend. Each child must be with one of their parents.

Smoking area: Outside the front of the venue, away from the doors.

Parking: Secure parking available with the CBD. Limited street parking available.

Cost for Exclusive Hire

	Friday	Saturday
Hire charge	$ 0	$ 0
+ Minimum Spend	$ 0	$ 0
= Budget required	$ 0	$ 0

Food purchase:

Optional

Evening functions are guaranteed exclusive:	6pm–9pm = 3 hours	6pm–9pm = 3 hours
Security charge for guaranteed hire period:	N/A	N/A
Extended exclusive hire available up to:	12am, provided guests are still buying drinks	12am, provided guests are still buying drinks
If hire is not extended, the room/area:	Opens to the public	Opens to the public
Latest closing time:	3am	3am

Drink options	Bar tab, Pay as you go, beverage package
No surcharges	Rates remain the same all weekends of the year.
Weekday functions	Sunday: Not available Monday-Thursday: No spend

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Music

In-house music equipment present for use by the customer at no extra charge:

Amp: No
PA System: No
Speakers: No

Mixer: No
iPod input: No
CD Player: No

CDJs: No
Turntables: No
Jukebox: No

Dance floor: No

Mirror ball: No

Lighting: No

Other: There are no music facilities in the Bookies Room, and background music plays as follows:

Fridays: Acoustic duo from 5pm. DJ from 9pm until late playing 80s & retro. Requests are available.

Saturdays: Background music plays. If a sporting event is on this plays instead.

Can the venue ..	Can the customer ..
Arrange DJ hire? No Play free background music? Yes	Supply a DJ? No Bring a band? No

Noise restrictions: None

Food

Can the venue ..	Can the customer ..
Provide finger food? Yes Provide meals? Yes	Supply finger food? No Supply a cake? Yes

Presentations

In-house presentation facilties:

Microphone/PA: No
Stage: No
DVD Player: No

Data projector: No
Projector screen: No
Large TV/Plasma/LCD: No

Decorations

Restrictions: No confetti. All decorations to be approved by management prior to function.

Can the venue ..

Arrange decorations? No

Put up decorations? Yes

Ticketed events

Can the customer charge for their event ..

At the door? No

Presale? No

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