Gather, celebrate, feast.

Planning a birthday, work event, engagement, Christmas party or long lunch? The Flying Fox Public House brings a little London spirit to Richmond, with great food, proper drinks and spaces made for getting together.

From a relaxed drinks party in our Front Bar to an exclusive celebration upstairs in the Bistro, we can tailor your event around the way you want to celebrate.

Choose your space

Upstairs Bistro: up to 60 guests

Our Upstairs Bistro is our dedicated private event space, elevated above the Front Bar.

With exposed brick, warm interiors, green leather banquette seating and its own bar, it combines the feel of a refined London pub with plenty of Melbourne character.

Seated events: 20–50 guests
Standing & seated cocktail events: 20–60 guests

The Bistro features its own music system for custom playlists. There is no AV equipment available.

Exclusive Hire of the entire venue: up to 110 guests

Take over The Flying Fox for the ultimate private celebration.

Exclusive venue hire gives you access to both the Front Bar and Upstairs Bistro, creating a relaxed, multi-space experience for larger events.

Maximum capacity: 110 guests

Ideal for larger celebrations, corporate functions, Christmas parties and special occasions.

Download Event Guide

Food

Canapés

Our canapé menu brings together refined pub favourites and more adventurous bites.

Choose 6 — $45pp
Choose 9 — $67pp

Options include:

  • Mini crumpet, creme fraiche, pastrami rainbow trout

  • Steak tartare, potato crisp

  • Confit duck croquettes, davidson plum

  • Sydney rock oyster, champagne mignonette

  • Ricotta polenta, confit leek, chive mayo

  • Smoked hock scotch egg, sour cherry ketchup

  • Mint compressed baby cucumber, almond cream

  • Welsh rarebit doughnut, onion chutney

  • Tuna tartare, crispy nori

  • Tempura zucchini flower, chicken mousse, avocado

  • Black garlic beignet, smoked honey

  • Confit tomato & marinated feta vol au vent

  • Curried egg & prawn, fried bread, salmon roe

Family-Style Set Menu

$75pp

A generous sharing menu designed for groups, with guests seated together and dishes served family-style.

Choose:
3 entrées | 2 mains | 2 sides

Dessert can be added for $14pp.

View the full menu in our event guide available to download below.
Seasonal menus apply and dietary requirements can be accommodated individually.

Drinks

The Fox: 3 hours — $70pp

A relaxed selection of wines, Prosecco, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Lager and Pale Ale, plus soft drinks and non-alcoholic options.

Flying Premium: 3 hours — $90pp

Our premium package includes French Sparkling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Lager, Pale Ale and Guinness, plus soft drinks and non-alcoholic options.

Prefer a bar tab?

We can set up an on-consumption bar tab to suit your budget, or create a bespoke beverage package for your event.

Minimum spends

Apply to both exclusive hires of the upstairs bistro and the whole venue. Download our event guide for full menus, minimum spends as well as terms and conditions and how to secure your booking.

Download Event Guide

Let’s get your party started

Our events team can help you choose the right space, menu and drinks package for your celebration. Fill in the below contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.