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Coburg halls and meeting rooms

How to hire a small hall or meeting room

  1. To find the right venue for your event, look through our venues on our Halls and meeting rooms pages.
  2. Check the venue's availability or make a tentative booking request on our eServices website.
  3. Fill in a venue booking form. You can find these on our Venue booking form page.
  4. Email your completed booking form to communityvenues@merri-bek.vic.gov.au within 14 days. If you don't email us a completed booking form within 14 days we will cancel your tentative booking request.
  5. Once we receive your completed booking form, allow 5 working days for us to process it.
  6. If your booking is successful we will send you a confirmation letter.
  7. You must pay all the fees before your event.

 

Coburg Library meeting room

Location

Corner of Victoria and Louisa Streets, Coburg.

Check this venue's availability or make a tentative booking on our eServices website.

Hire fees

Venue hire must be a minimum of 3 hours

Rate of hire

Weekdays (per hour)

Weekends (per hour)

Commercial/Private group

$24

$47.75

Community group

$12

$23.90

Not-for-profit community group

$6

$11.95

Public liability insurance fees are $32.60, and are available for community groups or private bookings. We do not provide public liability insurance to commercial bookings.

Bond fee is $328, or $1,310 for events categorised as high risk. Bond fees will be refunded within 30 days of the completion of a booking.

  • Location

    Corner of Victoria and Louisa Streets, Coburg.

    Current capacity

    Maximum of 28 people. Increased density may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

    Normal capacity

    Normal capacity for this venue is:

    • 20 seated U-shaped set-up
    • 50 seated theatre set-up
    • 50 standing room

    Facilities and equipment

    Facilities and equipment at this venue includes:

    • Tables and chairs (5 trestle tables and 50 chairs)
    • Technology (75 inch screen display with Anycast and Microsoft Miracast capabilities and HDMI (cable and port), USB ports, WIFI accessibility, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
    • Limited library wifi (bring your own dongle)
    • Lectern
    • Kitchenette (kettle, fridge and microwave)
    • Baby change table

    Accessibility

    Accessibility features include:

    • Entry free from steps
    • Manual entry door
    • Key access
    • Accessible bathroom

    Hire times

    Available for hire 7 days a week between 9am and 10pm. This is subject to availability.

  • The Coburg Library's opening hours are:

    • Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm
    • Saturday from 9am to 4pm
    • Sunday from 1pm to 5pm

    Key collection

    You must pick up the meeting room keys from the library during it's business hours. To discuss key collection, email coburglibrary@moreland.vic.gov.au or call 9353 4000.

    Business hours for the Coburg Library are also available on our Visit or contact us at the library page.

  • Tram

    270m from tram 19 on Bell Street/Sydney Road, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Bus

    270 from bus route 512 on Sydney Road/Munro Street

    Train

    210m from Coburg Station on the Upfield line, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Plan your journey

    You can use the PTV Journey Planner tool to plan out your journey to this venue on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Parking

    There are free car parks nearby that are subject to restrictions.

    There is accessible parking on Victoria Street (2 spaces, 2 hour parking), and in the public car park at 54 Waterfield Street (2 spaces, 3 hour parking between 7am to 7pm, Mondays to Saturdays). These spaces do not belong to the venue so car spaces may not be available at all times.

    Parking is not allowed outside the rear exit door of the meeting room, or on Victoria Street.

Coburg North meeting room

Location

Shop 19/180 Gaffney Street, Coburg North, in the shopping centre on the corner of Sussex and Gaffney Streets.

Check this venue's availability or make a tentative booking on our eServices website.

Hire fees

Venue hire must be a minimum of 3 hours

Rate of hire

Weekdays (per hour)

Weekends (per hour)

Commercial/Private group

$24.60

$49.20

Community group

$11.95

$23.90

Not-for-profit community group

$6.00

$11.95

Public liability insurance fees are $32.60, and are available for community groups or private bookings. We do not provide public liability insurance to commercial bookings.

Bond fee is $328, or $1,310 for events categorised as high risk. Bond fees will be refunded within 30 days of the completion of a booking.

  • Location

    Shop 19/180 Gaffney Street, Coburg North, in the shopping centre on the corner of Sussex and Gaffney Streets.

    Capacity

    The normal capacity for this venue is:

    • 20 seated
    • 20 standing room

    Facilities and equipment

    Facilities and equipment include:

    • Tables and chairs (5 trestles tables and 20 chairs)
    • Heating and cooling
    • Whiteboard
    • Kitchenette (boiling water tap and bar fridge)

    Accessibility

    Accessibility features include:

    • Entry free from steps
    • Manual entry door
    • PIN code access
    • Shared accessible bathroom
    • One accessible parking bay next to the meeting room at the venue. The venue shares this car park so may not be available at all times.

    Hire times

    Hire times for this venue are:

    • Monday from 9am to 5:30pm
    • Tuesday from 9am to 5:30pm
    • Wednesday from 9am to 5:30pm
    • Thursday from 9am to 9pm
    • Friday from 9am to 9pm
    • Saturday from 9am to 5pm
    • Sunday from 10am to 5pm

    Please note: hire times are subject to availability.

  • Tram

    1.7km from tram 19 at Mercy College/Sydney Road, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Bus

    170m from bus route 561 on Sussex Street/Gaffney Street

    Train

    1.3km from Batman Station on the Upfield line, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Plan your journey

    You can use the PTV Journey Planner tool to plan out your journey to this venue on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Parking

    There is parking for over 100 vehicles onsite at the Coles carpark. These parking spaces are subject to restrictions. The entrance to the car park is on both Gaffney street and Sussex street. There is no nearby street parking available. The venue shares this car park so car spaces may not be available at all times.

    There is 1 accessible parking bay next to the meeting room at this venue.

    Venue location

    To see the venue location on a map go to Shop 19/180 Gaffney Street, Coburg North on Google maps.

Coburg Senior Citizen's Centre

Location

21 Harding Street, Coburg. Also called the Coburg Elderly Citizen's Clubrooms in the venue signage.

Check this venue's availability or make a tentative booking on our eServices website.

Hire fees

Venue hire must be a minimum of 3 hours

Rate of hire

Weekdays (per hour)

Weekends (per hour)

Commercial/Private group

$49.20

$98.40

Community group

$24.60

$49.20

Not-for-profit community group

$12.30

$24.60

Public liability insurance fees are $32.60, and are available for community groups or private bookings. We do not provide public liability insurance to commercial bookings.

Bond fee is $328, or $1,310 for events categorised as high risk. Bond fees will be refunded within 30 days of the completion of a booking.

  • Location

    21 Harding Street, Coburg. Also called the Coburg Elderly Citizen's Clubrooms in the venue signage.

    Capacity

    Normal capacity at this venue is:

    • 60 seated
    • 80 standing room

    Facilities and equipment

    Facilities and equipment include:

    • Tables and chairs (10 trestle tables and 60 chairs)
    • Kitchen (commercial stove/oven, boiling water unit, domestic fridge and microwave)
    • Timber floors
    • Heating/cooling system
    • Baby change table
    • Sheltered outdoor veranda with bench seating
    • Defibrillator

    Accessibility

    Accessibility features include:

    • Entry ramp and hand rails
    • Key access
    • 2 consecutive manual doors to enter main hall
    • Entry and hall free from steps
    • Open plan
    • Blinds on all windows in hall
    • Small office (potential use as quiet room)
    • Accessible unisex bathroom
    • One accessible parking bay at the venue. The venue shares this car park so it may not be available at all times.
  • Tram

    190m from tram 19 on Harding Street/Sydney Road, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Bus

    44m from bus route 512 on Chamber Street/Harding Street

    Train

    650m from Coburg Station on the Upfield line, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Plan your journey

    You can use the PTV Journey Planner tool to plan out your journey to this venue on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Parking

    There is a public carpark for over 50 vehicles on the corner of Harding and Russel Street. This car park is subject to restrictions. The entrances to this car park are on Harding Street and Russel Street. There is a limit to street parking and it is subject to restrictions. The venue shares this car park so some parking spaces may not be available at all times.

    There is 1 accessible parking bay at the front of the venue.

Harry Atkinson Art and Craft Centre

Location

Lake Grove, Coburg Lake Reserve, off Murray Road. Children’s playground and public barbecues are nearby.

Please note: the Harry Atkinson Art and Craft Centre is unavailable for hire until January 2022.

Check this venue's availability or make a tentative booking on our eServices website.

Hire fees

Venue hire must be a minimum of 3 hours

Rate of hire

Weekdays (per hour)

Weekends (per hour)

Commercial/Private group

$49.20

$98.40

Community group

$24.60

$49.20

Not-for-profit community group

$12.30

$24.60

Public liability insurance fees are $32.60, and are available for community groups or private bookings. We do not provide public liability insurance to commercial bookings.

Bond fee is $328, or $1,310 for events categorised as high risk. Bond fees will be refunded within 30 days of the completion of a booking.

  • Location

    Lake Grove, Coburg Lake Reserve, off Murray Road. Children’s playground and public barbecues are nearby.

    Capacity

    Normal capacity for this venue is:

    • 80 seated (40 per room)
    • 120 standing (60 per room)

    Facilities and equipment

    Facilities and equipment include:

    • Tables and chairs (14 trestle tables and 80 chairs)
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Kitchen (boiling water unit, domestic oven/stove, dishwasher and microwave)
    • Carpet floor (room 1) and vinyl floor (room 2)
    • Sheltered outdoor deck

    Accessibility

    Accessibility features include:

    • Key access
    • Manual double door entry
    • Entry and hall free from steps
    • 2 rooms
    • Blinds on all the windows
    • Ramp and manual double door to sheltered outdoor deck
    • No accessible bathroom, male and female bathroom only
    • 4 accessible parking spaces at the venue. The venue shares this car park so some spaces may not be available at all times.

    Hire times

    Available for hire 7 days a week between 8am and 10pm. This is subject to availability.

     

  • Tram

    240m from tram 19 on Gaffney Street/Sydney Road, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Bus

    260m from bus route 530 at Batman station/Sydney Road

    Train

    450m from Batman train station on the Upfield line, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Plan your journey

    You can use the PTV Journey Planner tool to plan out your journey to this venue on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Parking

    There is parking for over 50 vehicles at the front of the venue. The entrance to the car park is on Lake Grove. The venue shares this car park so some parking spaces may not be available at all times. There is a limit to street parking and it is subject to restrictions.

    There are 4 accessible parking spaces in front of this venue.

Merlynston Progress Hall

Location

1 Novian Street, Coburg North.

Check this venue's availability or make a tentative booking on our eServices website.

Hire fees

Venue hire must be a minimum of 3 hours

Rate of hire

Weekdays (per hour)

Weekends (per hour)

Commercial/Private group

$49.20

$98.40

Community group

$24.60

$49.20

Not-for-profit community group

$12.30

$24.60

Public liability insurance fees are $32.60, and are available for community groups or private bookings. We do not provide public liability insurance to commercial bookings.

Bond fee is $328, or $1,310 for events categorised as high risk. Bond fees will be refunded within 30 days of the completion of a booking.

As part of a trial, this venue now has reusable crockery and cutlery that can be used by hirers and their guests for free.  You can opt-in to use these items when you book the hall.  Conditions apply. 

  • Location

    1 Novian Street, Coburg North

    Capacity

    The normal capacity for this venue is:

    • 80 seated
    • 100 standing room

    Facilities and equipment

    Facilities and equipment include:

    • Tables and chairs (14 trestle tables and 80 chairs)
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Kitchen (boiling water unit, warming oven and microwave)
    • Projector (bring your own HDMI connection)
    • Wi-Fi access
    • Timber floors
    • Baby change table

    As part of a trial, this venue now has reusable crockery and cutlery that can be used by hirers and their guests for free.  You can opt-in to use these items when you book the hall.  Conditions apply. 

    The reusable melamine dinner settings cater for up to 100 people (standing) or 80 people (seated). Each setting includes:

    • 1 x white 25cm dinner plate
    • 1 x  white 18cm  side plate
    • 1 x white bowl
    • 1 x  white stackable 400ml coffee mug
    • 1 x white 500ml tumbler
    • 1 x stainless steel cutlery set including a knife, fork, dessert spoon, and teaspoon
    • There are also tea towels, kitchen spray, serving platters, and tongs.

    Accessibility

    Accessibility features include:

    • PIN code access
    • Wide entry door
    • Entry and hall free from steps
    • Open plan
    • Blinds on all windows
    • Shared bathroom with 2 female toilets (1 ambulant toilet), 2 male toilets (1 ambulant toilet), and 1 unisex toilet (LH) and shower
    • One accessible parking bay at the venue

    Hire times

    Hire times are:

    • Monday to Friday, 8am to 9pm
    • Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 8pm

    Please note: hire times are subject to availability.

  • Tram

    1.2km from tram 19 at North Coburg Terminus/Sydney Road, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Bus

    160m from bus route 534 at Merlynston Station/Lorensen Avenue

    Train

    230m from Merlynston Station on the Upfield line, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Plan your journey

    You can use the PTV Journey Planner tool to plan out your journey to this venue on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Parking

    There is parking for 4 vehicles at the rear of the venue. The entrance to the car park is through the laneway off Novian Street. There is a limit to street parking and it is subject to restrictions.

    There is one accessible parking bay at this venue.

Newlands Senior Citizens Centre

Location

49-53 Murray Road, Coburg. Also called Newlands Elderly Citizens Clubrooms in the venue signage.

Check this venue's availability or make a tentative booking on our eServices website.

Hire fees

Venue hire must be a minimum of 3 hours

Rate of hire

Weekdays (per hour)

Weekends (per hour)

Commercial/Private group

$49.20

$98.40

Community group

$24.60

$49.20

Not-for-profit community group

$12.30

$24.60

Public liability insurance fees are $32.60, and are available for community groups or private bookings. We do not provide public liability insurance to commercial bookings.

Bond fee is $328, or $1,310 for events categorised as high risk. Bond fees will be refunded within 30 days of the completion of a booking.

  • Location

    49-53 Murray Road, Coburg. Also called Newlands Elderly Citizens Clubrooms in the venue signage.

    Capacity

    Normal capacity for this venue is:

    • 60 seated
    • 80 standing room

    Facilities and equipment

    Facilities and equipment include:

    • Tables and chairs (10 trestle tables and 60 chairs)
    • Heating/cooling system
    • Kitchen (boiling water unit, oven/stove, dishwasher and fridge)
    • Hall can be divided into sections (using concertina doors)
    • Timber floors
    • Outdoor deck
    • Defibrillator

    Accessibility

    Accessibility features include:

    • Entry ramp and hand rails
    • Key access
    • Manual double door entry
    • Entry and hall free from steps
    • Open plan
    • Blinds on all windows
    • Accessible unisex bathroom
    • One accessible parking bay at the venue. The venue shares this car park so some spaces may not be available at all times.

    Hire times

    Available for hire 7 days a week between 8am and 10pm. This is subject to availability.

  • Tram

    1.6km from tram 19 on Rogers Street/Sydney Road, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Bus

    88m from bus route 526 on Connolly Avenue/Murray Road

    Train

    1.7km from Batman Station on the Upfield line, find out more on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Plan your journey

    You can use the PTV Journey Planner tool to plan out your journey to this venue on the Public Transport Victoria website.

    Parking

    There is parking for 16 vehicles at the rear of the venue. The entrance to the car park is on Connolly Avenue. The venue shares this car park so some spaces may not be available at all times. There is a limit to street parking and it is subject to restrictions.

    There is one accessible parking bay at this venue.