114 Smith Street
Collingwood
Venue type: Pub
www.thegracedarlinghotel.com.au
This grand old bluestone pub harks back to 1854 and shows no sign of slowing down, with renovations tactfully highlighting some period features and modernising others.
The front bar is more old-style - fashioned out of wood and hiding behind leadlight windows, while the three fireplaces that beckon in winter also hint of yesteryear. Meanwhile beige walls, downlights and some funky lamps give The Darling a modern edge.
Propping in the glass-ceilinged atrium is a novelty, with all the benefits of being outside without the wind and flies.
Julie Whiting
Second Opinion
Named after the heroine Grace Darling who together with her father rescued nine people from a shipwreck out at sea, the Grace Darling is a rustic mix of wooden bar and floorboard, frosted glass and cosy seating.
Mark Davies
Standing capacity: 80
This gorgeous and rustic candlelit cellar provides a cool atmosphere suited to any event from an intimate sit down meal, to standing cocktails and canapés.
Exposed stone walls, overhead timber beams,...
Saturday: Min. spend: $2000
View spaceThe The Cellar Bar can accommodate up to 80 guests standing.
Friday function rooms at The Grace Darling Hotel operate on a minimum spend from $2000. Saturday minimum spends start from $2000.
Yes, the The Cellar Bar has a dedicated private bar for function guests.
Yes, children are welcome at The Grace Darling Hotel functions until 1am.
Street parking
Yes, The Grace Darling Hotel welcomes BYO DJs and live bands.
Yes, The Grace Darling Hotel has the following in-house AV equipment available at no extra charge: Microphone/PA, Data projector, Projector screen.
No security guards are required for functions at The Grace Darling Hotel. 18th birthday events are not permitted at The Grace Darling Hotel.
