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FOOD FOR THE PACK × 428 MALVERN RD

"The building was originally a tyre fitting workshop, and now offers a unique and versatile charm."

"Hobba is a warm, rustic and open space that is perfect blank canvas for hosting events."

Event 1

Hobba is suitable for a wide range of events and functions. Whether you’re looking to host a company gathering, product launch, wedding reception, or a birthday party, we are here to help you make the most of your event.

Event 2

We specialise in stand-up events, with a maximum capacity of 200 people. Depending on the requirements of your event, Hobba’s flexible open space can transform into a collection of independent spaces.

Event 3

Our kitchen delivers honest, locally produced food with big flavour. Our food and beverage packages can be tailored to your needs by offering both small bite-sized bits and more substantial plated dishes.

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Want to throw a party in our warm, rustic palace?

Based in buzzing Prahran, Hobba operates as a restaurant during the day and as a private venue by night. Hobba’s unique space is suitable for a wide range of functions and caters for up to 150 guests. Whether you’re looking to host a work meeting, product launch, wedding reception or a birthday party, our experienced team are here to help you make the most of your event.

Hobba’s rustic and open space serves as the perfect blank canvas. Opened in 2011, the former tyre-factory has retained much of its heritage. Hobba’s bare, brick walls and lofty ceilings are the epitome of its comforting warehouse aesthetic and have welcomed what has now become a Prahran institution.

Our kitchen delivers honest, locally sourced food with big flavour. Our food and drinks packages can be tailored to your needs by offering both bite-sized bits and more substantial plated dishes.

Get the party started by choosing Hobba as your venue!

Birthdays, engagements, weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Christmas Parties, media launches, or any special occasion is occasion enough to celebrate at our space. Inject your personality and style into transforming Hobba – we offer the perfect blank canvas.

We love seeing unique celebrations come together at our humble abode, it’s the perfect place to book for your special day. Make our unique warehouse space the beautiful setting for your event and let our kitchen deliver honest, locally produced food with big flavour and beverages.

The Details

We have a minimum spend of $5,000 + GST plus a venue hire fee of $3,000 + GST. This applies for all the days of the week. Events are held from 5pm onwards. We allow 4.5 hours for private events (you can extend if you wish). Our liquor licence ends at midnight.

Hobba currently has a maximum capacity limit of 150 pax standing and 70 seated.

Email: events@hobba.com.au or make an inquiry for further info below.

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""It doesn’t matter if the glass if half empty of half full. There Is clearly room for more wine."

THE DETAILS

Venue Details

Hobba is located within a short walk from various public transport stops making it an easy destination from all over the city. Hobba encourages the reduction in the use of cars and promotes the use of alternative travel methods when an event is being held. The Hawksburn train station (Cranbourne, Pakenham and Frankston lines) is a quick five- minute walk away, and stop 33 on tram route 72 is right outside Hobba. Hobba is located 600m from Chapel St and its taxi ranks. There is limited on street parking available in the immediate area, with a clearway/loading zone directly outside Hobba on Malvern Rd during the day varying parking restrictions apply in the surrounding streets, on the opposite side of Malvern Rd there is a 1 hour parking limit; and on Francis St, adjacent to Malvern Rd, there is a 2 hour parking limit. Hobba encourages taxiing or car pooling to get to and from your event.

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