OPEN HOURS

Opening Hours (these may differ over public holidays):
Monday 12:00pm – Late
Tuesday 12:00pm – Late
Wednesday 12:00pm – Late
Thursday 12:00pm – Late
Friday – Saturday: 12:00pm – 03:00am 
Sunday: 12:00pm – Late

PROOF OF AGE

If you look under 18 yrs of age you will only be permitted on the licensed venue if you have an evidence of age document recognised by the legislation verifying that you are 18 years of age or older.

An evidence of age document is a Proof of Age Card, a driver’s licence issued in Australia irrespective of State or Territory, a Victorian Learner’s Permit, a Keypass, KeyPass Digital ID or an Australian Passport or a foreign passport which attests to the fact that the holder is 18 years of age or older. No other form of evidence is recognised by the legislation as proof that the person is 18 or older.

As of May 2024 a Victorian Digital Drivers Licence will be recognised as an evidence of age document.

You should be aware that even if you look 25 our security may still ask for an evidence of age document as a matter of caution in order to be 100% satisfied that you are indeed 18 years of age or older.

A New Zealand driver’s licence by its nature is not issued in Australia and is therefore not an evidence of age document. A New Zealand passport is an evidence of age document.

FIND US
We are located at 249 Lt Lonsdale St Melbourne, in the QV building. However, our door is located on the street accross from the State Library, next to the Strike bowling bar entry.

DRESS CODE

NEAT CASUAL

NO
Caps, Singlets, Sneakers, Hoodies, Athletic Shorts, Thongs, Beachwear, Ugg Boots, School Uniforms, Track Pants, Scooters or Skateboards
YES
Formal or Work Attire, 1920s Headwear, Dress Shorts

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
To get into Fathers Office you will need a valid form of I.D. such as:
– Driver’s licence
– Victorian learner’s permit
– Keypass card
– Proof of age card issued by Consumer Affairs Victoria.
– Passport
DINING BOOKINGS

Please be aware if you have booked a table for lunch or dinner, the table is only held for 15 minutes after your booking time. If you are running late in between 12pm and 5pm please call (03) 9825 8999 to let us know. Outside of these times please send an email to bookings@fathersoffice.com.au

CANCELLATION POLICY
All changes or cancellations to bookings need to be made Monday – Friday 9:30am – 5pm via phone (9825 8999) or after hours and on weekends please email directly to bookings@fathersoffice.com.au
Pre paid booking cancellations require more than 48 hours notice in order to be issued a credit.

SEATING TIMES
Please be aware all our seating times are for 90 minutes.

PER HEAD PRE PAYMENTS
For groups of 12 or more a $10 per head holding deposit is required to guarantee seats. Until this is made your booking is not confirmed.

100% of your pre payment will be put towards your table bill if all your booked guests arrive (EG: Booked for 20 pax and 20 pax attend)

If more then 2 pax do not arrive, $10 per unattended person will be taken from your deposit and not taken from your bill. (EG: Booked for 20 pax and 15 pax arrive – $30 is taken as a loss of sales charge)

The full amount of your pre payment must be used by the end of the night.  No credits or refunds are given if all pre payment is not used during the night of your booking, or if you do not attend your booking.

CHILDREN (UNDER 18 YEARS)
Fathers Office is a family friendly venue.
We accept bookings with minors in our restaurant area only for lunch or dinner not bottomless bookings where a parent or grandparent must accompanying the minor.Please let us know if you have minors with your group as they are required to wear coloured wristbands to identify them within a group of people on the licensed premises.

Proof of Age Identification will be required for entry.

VENUE CAPACITY

Our venue can host up to 400 guests.

LOOKING FOR A JOB?

Please visit our CAREERS page.

PARKING?

Parking for Father’s Office is available in the QV and Melbourne Central complex.

For the QV complex Fathers Office can validate your parking when you spend $1 in our store. With validation parking is $20 for all day. For regular rates and prices please see the QV website.

Parking on Sundays is $12 all day!

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

We have wheelchair access via service lift in QV, please send a member from your group upstairs to seek a manager and the lift will be opened for you.

HOW DO I BOOK?

For lunch or dinner bookings please visit www.fathersoffice.com.au and use our Open Table booking widget or send us an email bookings@fathersoffice.com.au and we’ll book you a table! Viola!

CAKEAGE
If you would like to bring in a cake, there is a mandatory $2.50 cake-age charge. This includes storage of the cake, plates, cutlery, serviettes and clean up.
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