FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL

What is The Metropolitan?
The Metropolitan is a historic landmark located in the west-end of Melbourne’s CBD, having opened its doors as a local hotel and pub all the way back in 1854. Today, it stands as a revitalised three-storey hospitality venue providing Melburnians and tourists alike with a premier social destination where people can eat, drink and gather.

The Ground Floor Wine Bar provides a relaxed drinking and dining experience, which perfectly blends The Metropolitan’s historic architecture with contemporary design. This is where you can enjoy hearty meals featuring Aussie pub classics and internationally influenced share-plates; whilst pairing them with a distinguished list of sommelier selected wines and craft beers.

The First Floor Cocktail Lounge is open for private events only and is designed in a sleek deep blue, gold and velvet aesthetic, offering a plush and modern vibe. With configurable seating booths and banquettes, luxe cocktail bar, adjustable lighting, dance floor, DJ booth, projector and state of the art audio equipment; it's the perfect place to sip and dance the night (or day) away.

The Rooftop Bar is complete with an alfresco deck area, overlooking the surrounding cityscape, offering a lunch menu before rolling into our ‘After-Work’ menu, the perfect place to tease with a bite, laugh with a spritz, and unwind with friends.

How have you preserved the venue’s heritage?
Working closely with Conservationist Architects, the façade of The Metropolitan has been restored to its 1937 appearance. This included stripping back paint to restore and repair existing brickwork, removing all non-original arched windows, retaining and restoring the classic ‘Metropolitan’ and ‘Metropolitan Hotel’ signage and re-rendering the original dado line that wraps around the entire façade.

Inside, the venue has been completely revitalised using colours and materials that match its historical significance, with three carefully curated spaces for you to enjoy.

What are your trading times?

GROUND FLOOR WINE BAR
Monday - Saturday: 11:30am ‘til late

FIRST FLOOR COCKTAIL BAR
Open seven days for private events / functions

ROOFTOP BAR
Monday - Saturday: 11:30am ‘til late

For public holiday trading hours, please visit our website closer to the date.

Is there a dress code?
The dress code at The Metropolitan is neat-casual.

Are you wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible. You will find the wheelchair access point at the front entrance. There is also a lift available, which provides access between the ground and second floor. If you give us a call to make a booking, we can ensure that your group is sat at the most accommodating table for ease of access. Please give us a call on (03) 9959 9895 for further information, and our team will be happy to assist upon your arrival.

Where is the nearest car parking?
There is a secure multi-deck car park at 535 Little Lonsdale Street, just a short one-minute walk from The Metropolitan.

How can I get to The Metropolitan?
The venue is easily accessible via public transport, located just two minutes from Flagstaff train station, as well as tram stop number seven, which is serviced by various routes including: 3-3a - Melbourne University to East Malvern, 58 - West Coburg to Toorak, 64 - Melbourne University to East Brighton and 67 – Melbourne University to Carnegie.

BOOKINGS

Can I reserve a table or an area at The Metropolitan?
Yes! You can book a table at our Ground Floor Wine Bar by hitting the link.
Casual bookings are not available for the Cocktail Lounge or Rooftop Bar, however, they are available for functions.

Do you have sitting times?
Our Ground Level Wine Bar accepts reservations for up to six guests, with a seating time of up to two hours.

How do I make a booking for large groups?
For bookings with seven people or more, please give us a call on (03) 9959 9895 or shoot us an email info@metropolitanhotel.au and our friendly team will be able to assist you. Please note that bookings are only available for the Ground Floor Wine Bar. Casual bookings for the Cocktail Lounge or Rooftop Bar are not available, however, they are available for functions.

What sort of food and drink do you offer?
You can enjoy hearty meals featuring Aussie pub classics and internationally influenced share-plates; whilst pairing them with a distinguished list of sommelier selected wines and craft beers.

You can download a copy of our full food menu here, as well as our full drinks menu here.

Are kids allowed and do you offer kids’ meals?
Yes, kids are welcome, however; please be aware that we do not offer high-chairs, and we have limited space available for prams.

We do not offer a children’s menu, so we encourage you to view our menu online prior to dining with us.