Planning an end-of-year celebration, a Christmas lunch with the team or a festive get-together with your favourite people? Celebrate Christmas at Hickens Hotel.
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Hickens brings together historic pub character and modern hospitality across four unique levels. From rooftop celebrations overlooking the city to contemporary dining spaces, relaxed lounges and entertainment-filled gatherings at Abe’s Athletic Hall, there’s a space for every kind of Christmas function.
Choose from canapés, shared dining menus, grazing options and beverage packages, with a friendly team ready to help bring your event together. Whether you’re planning a corporate Christmas party, a long lunch or a night of festive drinks and entertainment, make it a celebration to remember at Hickens.
The upper deck offers sweeping city views, and is only made better by Melbourn’s golden hour glow. This space is perfect for celebrations or hosting corporate events of any kind.
Secure the lower level of the Rooftop and enjoy a whole section of this epic space, just for you. Partly undercover, this area features umbrellas, bar access and open-air city views.
Make your way up to the Rooftop and take in the sweeping city views- a sprawling spot across two levels is only made better by Melbourne’s golden hour glow. This spacious showstopper is the place to be for celebrations, hosting corporate events, or casual gatherings.
Featuring banquette seating and a large private bar, the Dining area on level one
is a contemporary space that’s perfect for your next cocktail party or seated event.
Need a large event space with a pub personality? Featuring a large private bar,
spacious floor plan, outdoor terrace and plenty of cosy corners, level one is a contemporary space that’s perfect for your next event.
If you’re looking for the ultimate event space where nostalgic sporting vibes meet
modern hospitality, Abe’s Athletic Hall is the ultimate throwback playground –
think arcade games, karaoke rooms, mega screens, and even bigger energy, this space is set to impress!
Cosy and easily accessible, the Front Bar’s the perfect spot for a relaxed gathering.
With standing capacity of up to 130 guests, gather, sip and graze your way through low-key celebrations of any kind.
Kick back and gather in the lower lounge, complete with pool table, comfy couches and tank-fresh Carlton brews.
A cosy hangout and CBD gem, make The Carlton Lounge your own and enjoy its retro
charm and tank-fresh brews. With a casual mix of bar stools, low tables and lounges,
it’s the perfect spot for relaxed events with a unique Melbourne edge.
Step into The Carlton Lounge for retro charm and tank-fresh Carlton brews.
Perfect for relaxed pub dining and casual get togethers.
Secure half of the lower level of the Rooftop and enjoy a whole section of this epic space, just for you and your group. Partly undercover, this area features umbrellas, bar access and open-air city views.
Grab your own corner of Abe’s Athletic Hall – arcade games, mega screens, and big energy, all just for your crew. Perfect for celebrations with the fun dialled up.
Fresh air, pub charm, and plenty of space to gather – The Terrace is perfect for laid-back celebrations. Whether you’re corralling mates or hosting a cheeky celebration, it’s a spot that keeps things relaxed and memorable.
Got a sunny indoor-outdoor hangout in mind? Your crew gets the best of both worlds – a lively indoor section flowing onto the sunny terrace, all with a dash of Hickens charm. Perfect for celebrating in style.
Reserve a section of our Dining area on level one. The perfect contemporary space ready for your next cocktail party or seated event.
Don’t need the entire space? Secure a section of the Rooftop just for your crew!
Perfect for cocktail-style Christmas parties and social celebrations. Choose from a selection of hot, cold and sweet canapés, with packages available at 6, 8 or 10 pieces per person.
Bring everyone together over a shared dining experience, with two- or three-course menus featuring a selection of entrées, mains and desserts served family-style. An ideal option for corporate Christmas lunches, group dinners and festive celebrations.
Add a grazing experience to your event with savoury or sweet grazing tables. Options include Victorian cheeses and charcuterie, artisan breads, seasonal fruit and a selection of classic Australian sweets and treats. Grazing tables require a minimum of 50 guests.
Give your end-of-year gathering a practical, food-focused format with corporate dining options suited to business groups. For meetings and daytime events, confirm the most suitable package and inclusions with the Hickens functions team.
Choose from Classic, Premium or Deluxe beverage packages, available for two, three or four hours. Each package offers a different selection of wines, beers, cider and non-alcoholic drinks to suit your event.
Customise your Christmas function with a bar tab on consumption, cash bar, spirit upgrade or cocktails on arrival. Arrival cocktails include a selection of options such as Aperol Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Wild Hibiscus Spritz, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini and Margarita.
Please check back later, or email us with your preferred date and ideal venue.
Please check back later, or email us with your preferred date and ideal venue.
Please check back later, or email us with your preferred date and ideal venue.