People gathered outside Prince Alfred Hotel bar and rooftop for happy hour in Melbourne on street, some sitting at tables, others standing, with two blue umbrellas.
Prince Alfred Carlton - Food Menu. Group of friends sitting at a high table drinking beers and smiling at each other in a cozy outdoor rooftop patio of a restaurant and bar, with string lights hanging above.
Prince Alfred Carlton. Person setting up for a game of free pool / billiards on a green pool table.
Prince Alfred Carlton. Interior of a modern Carlton pub / bar restaurant with lights and large windows providing natural light are visible.
Prince Alfred Carlton. Empty pub/restaurant/bar venue with wooden tables, bar stools, black walls, and red wall lights.
A city building with a rooftop bar and hotel sign called 'Prince Alfred Hotel' at dusk, with city skyscrapers in the background and people inside the bar.

EVENTS & FUNCTIONS

AT PRINCE ALFRED

A STANDOUT FUNCTION VENUE IN CARLTON & MELBOURNE’S INNER NORTH 

Looking for the perfect event space in Carlton? Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar offers two versatile levels (and a groovy rooftop) with a variety of flexible function spaces, making us one of Melbourne’s most iconic venues for private and corporate events. Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday, a wedding celebration, a university party, or a corporate event, Prince Alfred provides the ideal setting. 

WHY HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT AT PRINCE ALFRED?

PA’s offers flexible spaces, from semi-private areas to full venue hire, tailored to your event. In the heart of Carlton near the CBD and Melbourne University, we’re easy to reach with public transport and parking close by. Enjoy fresh, flavour-packed food, from canapés to sit-down dinners, with all dietary needs covered. We’ve got the best rooftop in Melbourne, unlimited pool table use, and optional extras like DJs or a photo booth! With an iconic pub setting and a team that supports you every step of the way, your event is in safe hands.

EVENTS WE HOST

From milestone birthdays and corporate functions to weddings, uni nights, fundraisers and casual get-togethers — Prince Alfred is the perfect spot for any occasion.

OUR SPACES

Upstairs, our bright rooftop and versatile spaces can be booked exclusively or semi-privately to suit your event. Downstairs offers an intimate dining room for smaller gatherings or a relaxed setting for casual events. Whether you’re booking for 30 or 500 people, Prince Alfred is Melbourne’s best function and event space.

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Prince Alfred Carlton. Empty pub/restaurant/bar venue with wooden tables, bar stools, black walls, and red wall lights.
Prince Alfred Carlton - Food Menu. Plate of spicy chicken wings garnished with chopped green onions at a dining table with other dishes and drinks.
Prince Alfred Carlton - Food Menu. Group of friends sitting at a high table drinking beers and smiling at each other in a cozy outdoor rooftop patio of a restaurant and bar, with string lights hanging above.
Interior of a modern bar with a blue tiled counter, wooden bar stools, and a disco ball ceiling decoration. There's a television screen behind the bar and various bottles and glasses on the counter. Large windows allow natural light to enter.
Prince Alfred Carlton free pool
A city street view at dusk showing a building with a rooftop bar named Prince Alfred Hotel Bar & Rooftop, with string lights and umbrellas on the rooftop. Modern high-rise buildings are visible in the background.
People dining inside a restaurant with tropical leaf wallpaper, seen through an open door.
Entrance to Prince Alfred building with blue tiled steps, black security gate, and signs for Bottle Shop and Function Room.
A plate of barbecue ribs with French fries and coleslaw, accompanied by a small container of barbecue sauce. Two glasses of wine, one white and one red, are on the table.
Two young men playing a card game at a round table outside a brick building, with drinks on the table.
A group of people sharing a meal at a restaurant table, with various dishes including fried appetizers, salads, wine, and drinks.
Empty restaurant with wooden tables and black chairs, large windows, and blue walls decorated with posters and plants.
Empty outdoor patio of a bar or restaurant with wooden benches, black chairs, and blue umbrellas, under string lights on a cloudy day.