The Cellar - The Lion Hotel
161 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide
About the function space
It is no mean feat to be awarded best Function Operation / Facility in the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Australian Hotels Association (SA) Awards for Excellence. So The Lion Hotel means business.
The award winning house-made food and the diverse and stylish functions packages will impress your party guests. We are only minutes from the CBD and have ample parking.
The rustic, bunker-style Cellar is below street level and has a lovely vibe with exposed brick and fairy lights to make your party dazzling.
Price for fully-exclusive hire
Friday $
Saturday $
Hire Charge
400
400
+ Minimum spend
200
on food
200
on food
+ Security staff
0
0
= Total
600
600
Min—max guests
20 — 100
20 — 100
Party duration
6pm — 12am (6 hours)
6pm — 12am (6 hours)
Closing time
12am
12am
Booking terms
Minimum food spend is based on a minimum catering charge of $10 per guest.
The listed min spend is based on 20 guests. Hence your min spend will vary depending on the number of guests.
Guests must leave by 12.30am.
Underage policy
Underage guests are permitted until close (12am), providing the underage guest is in the company of a responsible adult who is responsibly supervising them. One separate responsible adult per each underage guest.
Drink options
Bar tab, Cash bar/Pay as you go, beverage package
Seasonal surcharges
10% public holiday surcharge applies and the hire charge is the same as weekends.
Sun-Thu functions
Available daily with a cheaper hire charge midweek.
Function facilities
- Private bar: Yes
- Private smoking area: No
- Private toilets: No
- Wheelchair access: No
Smoking area: Upstairs and outside of the building.
Parking: Ample free parking
Music facilities
This equipment is included in the function hire:
- Amp: Yes
- PA System: No
- Speakers: Yes
- AUX input: Yes
- Jukebox: No
- Dance floor: No, but suitable area to dance
- Mixer: No
- CDJs: No
- CD Player: Yes
- Turntables: No
- Mirror ball: No
- Lighting: No
Can the venue arrange:
- DJ hire: Yes
- Free
background music: Yes
Can customers bring their own:
- DJ: Yes
- Band: Yes
Noise restrictions: None
18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy
- 18th birthday party: No
- 21st birthday party: Yes
- Bucks party: Yes
- Hens night: Yes
Food / Catering
Presentation facilities
Decorations policy
Ticketed events policy
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Frequently asked questions about The Cellar at The Lion Hotel
Are 18th birthday parties allowed at The Lion Hotel (The Cellar)?
No, the space will not host 18th birthday parties.
Can I bring my own food to a function at The Lion Hotel (The Cellar)?
No, the venue does not permit this.
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