One of Melbourne’s best private dining rooms.

The Lincoln Arms Private Dining Room on the edge of the city is a hidden gem and combines vintage elegance and an intimate atmosphere for vibrant conversations and unforgettable evenings. Whether you're gathering with loved ones or building bonds with colleagues, we invite you to indulge and enjoy the moment in this exclusive space.

- Seated service for up to 30 guests
- $88pp set menu required (excluding children)
- $2000 minimum spend
- Audiovisual facilities available
- Available 7 days Lunch & Dinner from 12pm

138 Queensberry Street, Carlton (between Cardigan & Swanston Streets)

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Food & Drink

Two liquor bottles, one of Plantation Pineapple Rum and one Hayman's Sloe Gin, on a wooden table with a cocktail in a glass featuring a foamed top, placed on a coaster.

Our kitchen is focused on using the highest quality regional, sustainable and seasonal produce, buying direct from fishers and farmers where possible.

$88 SAMPLE SET MENU

Housemade sourdough, butter
XO prawns, rice cracker, bottarga
Scamorza cheese, garlic scape & chive croquettes
Duck liver & whisky parfait, Davidson plum jam, cracker
Cured meat, Day's Walk Farm organic salad
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
Market fish
Herb & garlic roasted new potatoes, summer salad
Chocolate brownie, whipped mascarpone, orange

Add-on options
1⁄2 dozen freshly shucked oysters +$25 / Fries +$12 / Cheese +$10pp

(This menu is a sample only and can change based on the seasons and availability of produce. Our food is served sharing, family-style, with portions divided between two to four people. We can accommodate individual dietary requirements, and can provide sample menus of such variations on request.)

We can work with you to create a drinks offering within your budget. Guests can order and pay at the bar or by scanning a QR code at their table, or a bar tab can be set up at the beginning of your function with a specified limit. This can be increased if needed, as your function progresses. Our drinks list ranges regularly and a sample can be found here. We can be flexible so get in touch!

What Guests Are Saying

“We had the best family & friends celebration in the private room. From the first inquiry to the closing of the door when we left, the experience was effortless. Staff are fabulous and attentive, the food was delicious. The atmosphere is intimate, warm and friendly. Would highly recommend!❤️”

— Anda

10 of Melbourne’s Best Private Dining Rooms
”After Super Ling fell victim to extended COVID lockdowns, owner Iain Ling decided to turn the space into a private dining room for his pub-next-door The Lincoln. Called The Lincoln Arms, there's space to seat around 30 guests. Set menus are required, but having a kitchen onsite means there's also opportunity to create something bespoke – just ask.”

— Good Food 2022

“I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the entire team of staff for providing me with such a beautiful night on Saturday! I couldn’t be happier with the overall quality of service (including from the beginning of our email thread), the kindest staff and the perfect private room for the night. I have no complains and couldn’t recommend you guys enough! Thanks again - I’m incredibly appreciative. ”

— Cindy

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Let’s plan it together

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The Lincoln Arms - Private Dining Room
(two doors down from The Lincoln Hotel)
138 Queensberry Street
Carlton, VIC 3053

Hours
Available 7 days Lunch & Dinner from 12pm

Contact
hello@hotellincoln.com.au
+61 3 9958 8663


The ideal venue for:
- Christmas parties
- milestone birthday (25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th)
- small wedding venue
- corporate work lunch or dinner
- hen & stags
- and many more.