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“Amazing venue — eclectic, welcoming and so much fun with the karaoke! Luke & Harley have created a sensational space and are excellent hosts. If you're not sure which area to book for a private event, call them — super helpful.”
No clichés. No dares. Just a great night.
The hens party venue Melbourne actually wants to recommend
Two vintage Hitachi carriages on a rooftop. Six bars, seven themed rooms. A hens night that doesn't need a sash and a tiara to be unforgettable — but you can definitely still bring those if you want.
Bar minimums from $1,000 · weeknight · capacity 30-120
Most hens nights start at someone's house with mimosas, end at a karaoke bar with a stranger's shoe in someone's handbag, and have a hard time in the middle figuring out what to actually do.
Trainscendence solves the middle. Pick a themed room for the dinner-and-cocktails phase, move up to the rooftop train carriages as the night gets going, and keep the whole thing in one building so no one has to argue about Ubers.
- ✓Tight 30-60 friend group fits a single themed room beautifully
- ✓Two trains on a rooftop — the photo wall is the venue itself
- ✓Six bars across the building — no waiting
- ✓Custom cocktail packages available
- ✓BYO playlist, custom signage, photo backdrops — bring whatever, we'll work with it
- ✓Weeknight bar minimums from $1,000 — much cheaper than CBD function rooms
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Don't take it from us.
Real quotes from the events we've hosted. The bar minimum, the floors, the host — that all matters less than whether your night actually lands.
★★★★★
“We celebrated my son's 21st birthday at this fantastic venue. Luke and his team were so accommodating — we had DJs and were allowed to decorate the carriage. Highly recommend having your next party here.”
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“I booked one of their bar spaces to co-host a fun night for about 35 people and it was awesome. We'll definitely do it again — these guys are premium hosts and the atmosphere is excellent.”
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“Coolest venue I've ever seen! The talent was incredible and diverse, and the people are beautiful.”
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“Truly SUCH a hidden gem of Melbourne — everyone raved about the venue. Harley and Luke are so easy and amazing to work with. Cannot recommend them enough.”
★★★★★
“Most epic venue and an incredible community of creatives! Grateful for this space — thanks Luke & Harley.”
Spaces that work for this
Each room has its own personality. Tap into one for a focused event, or take the whole building for a takeover.
Whole Rooftop
130 standing · 2 trains · 2 stages · 2 bars · panoramic Collingwood
$0 room fee
$3,000bar target
weekday · minimum spend
Your guests buy drinks at the bar — not a fee you pay.
$5,500 Fri–Sun minimum spend · 10% off 5+ hr hires above the minimum (Jan–Oct)
Nov–Dec dates: +25% peak rates · no bulk discount
Love Train + Patio
Twinkling train carriage on the rooftop with patio.
$0 room fee
$2,000bar target
weekday · minimum spend
Your guests buy drinks at the bar — not a fee you pay.
$3,000 Fri–Sun minimum spend · 10% off 5+ hr hires above the minimum (Jan–Oct)
Nov–Dec dates: +25% peak rates · no bulk discount
Train Lounge
The heart of the venue. Main bar and lounge. City views.
$0 room fee
$2,000bar target
weekday · minimum spend
Your guests buy drinks at the bar — not a fee you pay.
$3,000 Fri–Sun minimum spend · 10% off 5+ hr hires above the minimum (Jan–Oct)
Nov–Dec dates: +25% peak rates · no bulk discount
See all our spaces — the rest of the building
Most work parties take the rooftop, but Trainscendence has seven themed rooms across ten floors — handy for a whole-venue takeover, a breakout space, or a different vibe. Here are the rooms beyond the rooftop.
Platform Infinity
Ground floor bar + stage room. Open to the public and great for performance nights.
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Bio-Cycle
Plant-filled, intimate, daytime favourite.
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In-Flight Entertainment
First-class aviation lounge for offbeat gatherings.
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Magic School Bus
Whimsical bus carriage. Weird and wonderful.
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Space Craft
Arts, crafts and games room. Daytime favourite.
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Whole Venue Takeover
All 7 rooms, 2 trains, 2 rooftop patios, 6 bars, full venue · 400 capacity
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Things people ask
How much does a hens party at Trainscendence cost?
There's no flat venue-hire fee — instead we use a bar minimum spend that varies by room and night. Weeknights start at $1,000 (small themed rooms) and scale up to $5,000+ for the whole rooftop on a Saturday. Whatever your guests drink at the bar counts toward that minimum, so for most hens partys of 50+ people, the minimum is hit naturally and there's effectively no venue cost on top.
How many people does a hens night usually book for?
Most hens groups land between 15 and 40 people, which fits perfectly in a single themed room. We can also handle smaller intimate dinners (12-20) and big "I invited everyone" nights up to 120 on the rooftop.
Can we organise activities — life drawing, cocktail class, that kind of thing?
Yes. We have preferred providers for cocktail classes, life drawing (tasteful, no clichés), tarot readers, drag MCs, and a few other surprises. Tell us the vibe and we'll suggest options.
Can we have food?
Yes — three options. (1) Our preferred external caterer Fabulous Catering delivers to the venue, invoiced separately. (2) Some rooms allow you to BYO platters or order pizzas in. (3) For larger or curated events, we can arrange custom canapés and drinks packages. We'll talk options based on your event.
Can we decorate the room?
Yes, within reason. No nails in walls or anything that damages the rooms (which all already have a lot of personality). Balloons, flowers, photo backdrops, custom signage — totally fine. Confetti — please ask first because we've had cleanup adventures.
Can we play our own music or DJ?
Absolutely. Each themed room has its own audio setup — connect via Bluetooth, AUX, or bring a DJ. We can also book one of our preferred DJs for you if that's easier. Sound-isolated walls between rooms mean your music won't bleed into someone else's event next door.
How do I get there from the city?
We're on Easey Street in Collingwood, a 15-minute Uber from the CBD or a short walk from Collingwood station (Mernda/Hurstbridge lines). Look up at the back of Easey Street — you'll see two trains on the rooftop. That's us.
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