The standard time for a day function is 4 hours and an evening function 5 hours. This may be extended by mutual consent in writing, but an additional fee will be charged for staff penalty rates for functions that extend past 1:00am and for functions extended outside the standard function duration. This is charged at $250 per hour.

You may have access to the venue one (1) hour before the commencement of the event: this includes bands, event organisers and suppliers. The function co-ordinator requires one week’s notification prior to the event regarding times of arrival, equipment and area that need to be accessed.

Decorations and technical requirements other than those available in the function room/area can be arranged but will incur separate charges. No signage or display material is to be nailed, screwed, stapled or adhered to any surface of the venue.

Parking is available at the former Royal Mint building (diagonally opposite our venue) for more than 150 vehicles or on-street parking (metered until 6.30pm weekdays).

A guest list and final number of guests attending the function is required by 12.00 noon, five (5) clear working days prior to the date of the function (please keep this in mind when requesting RSVP’s).

Cheques are to be made payable to Metropolitan Hotel.

In accordance with the security regulations and our liquor license, a security fee of $40 per hour per guard (minimum of 4 hours) is applicable for functions with amplified music such as DJ's and bands. Your security officer will be initially stationed at the main entrance primarily greeting guests then discreetly patrolling the venue throughout the evening. Management reserves the right to exclude any objectionable person from the premises.

Function organisers are financially responsible for any damages or theft of fixtures and fittings incurred during the function.

A $250 hire fee applies for exclusive use of our level one and ground level function areas, mid week room hire is negotiable depending on spend. Combined use of both levels would incur a flat fee of $400.00 functions that occur during public holidays –weekdays and weekends- incur a 15% surcharge.

We will gladly assist you with your entertainment requirements and suggest suitable entertainment. Choose from:

• DJ from $450.00 (5 hour duration). DJ Console and mixer also available for hire on ground level from $130.00 and 2 x powered speakers on stands for $200.
• Jukebox system - $300.00
• Karaoke jukebox system - $320.00

Alternatively you may organise your own entertainment. The musician’s award stipulates that band members performing for four hours or more must receive a meal and soft drinks. This will be charged directly to the acount. Additionally if you were to utilise the services of a band/DJ a $240 dance floor hire fee would also apply (level 1 only).

The Metropolitan follows the Australian Hotel Associations guidelines for responsible serving of alcohol. Our staff members are trained and instructed not to serve alcoholic beverages to guests under the age of 18 or to guests in a state of intoxication. Our policy is to serve guests in a responsible, friendly and professional manner. We encourage drinking alcohol in moderation. This policy is communicated to the guests in attendance at the function.