The Empress Hotel in North Fitzroy is your classic light filled local Fitzroy pub with a focus on serving quality food and range of imported and local craft beer.

The venue, although recently renovated still retains it’s old world Melbourne charm with exposed timber and red carpets.

For functions, several spaces are on offer so you can take your pick and match an area with the mood of the occasion and numbers of guests. Starting with an amazing outdoor all weather beer garden, complete with a retractable roof with a capacity for groups of 10 to 40 seated and 90 standing. A dining hall with room for 50 seated and 90 cocktail style, a pool table room for smaller groups of 4 to 8 or a corner space in the public bar.

Renowned for its fabulous meals, the function food and beverages packages as far pubs in Melbourne go, are amongst the best.

For corporates in the Fitzroy area looking for a meeting room for a corporate presentation, seminar or workshop, The Empress has all the AV facilities and equipment required to make your event a success, and with The Empress Hotel’s great menu your team is sure to enjoy a business with a beer or a wine.

Getting to The Empress in North Fitzroy is best via the Nicholson Street tram, or take the scenic route through the Edinburgh Gardens, which is an easy 10-minute walk from Clifton Hill Train Station. Or the obvious if you’re planning a few bevies by Uber or taxi.