Melbourne work Christmas parties · November & December

The work Christmas party venue Melbourne teams actually remember

Two vintage train carriages on an open-air Collingwood rooftop, ten minutes from the CBD. Melbourne's newest rooftop venue.

Drinks packages from $55pp - Catering options available
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Two vintage trains.
One Collingwood rooftop.
Your team’s Christmas party.

Drinks and venue we handle. Food is your call. You stay a guest, not the project manager.

How it works
STEP 01
Pick your package
Three drinks tiers × 3, 4 or 5 hours
STEP 02
Send the details
Date, headcount, vibe — 24hr reply
STEP 03
Show up as a guest
Event host runs your night
Group sizes

We have ideal private spaces for groups anywhere between 20 and 350 guests — from a private bar for a small team dinner to the whole venue takeover. Below are the three most popular xmas configurations.

70
Single carriage
+ patio
130
Whole rooftop
both carriages
350
Full venue
takeover
Add ons
Food, your call
Bring your caterer, or use Fabulous Catering (see 2026 menu).
Entertainment
DJs, live musicians, magicians, roving performers, improv workshops, photo booths — all one-click add-ons.
Platform
$65pp· 4hr package
3hr $55pp5hr $75pp
Local craft beer on tap, curated wine list, and Aussie cider — for the length of your event. Great value for casual private events, cocktail hours and after-work drinks.
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★ Most popular
Business Class
$90pp· 4hr package
3hr $75pp5hr $105pp
Everything in Platform, plus premium beers and mixed drinks (G&Ts, vodka sodas, whisky gingers, rum & cokes). Our most popular corporate xmas package.
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First Class
$120pp· 4hr package
3hr $100pp5hr $140pp
The whole rooftop bar menu: cocktails, spritzes, sparkling, welcome drink on arrival, and a dedicated cocktail bartender for your group. The full rooftop experience.
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Every space has a minimum spend. Only drinks count toward it — packages, bar tabs and drinks your guests buy. Catering and entertainment are separate and don’t count.

Save your date

Thurs/Fri nights book up fast. Even a rough date holds a slot.

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Why book now

Lock it in. Risk-free.

The good dates go first — but you don't need sign-off from the whole office to hold one.

Free 7-day hold

Pencil your date. No deposit.

Tell us the date you're circling and we'll hold it for 7 days while you check with the team. No deposit, no charge — if you don't confirm, it simply opens back up.

Early-bird

Book by 31 August

Confirm your booking by 31 August and the welcome cocktail round is on us when your team arrives.

Nov & Dec 2026

Saturday nights are booked out

Every Saturday evening across November & December is already booked out — Thursdays and Fridays are the nights still going. Lock yours in while the calendar is still yours to pick from.

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Packages, room configs, sample night flow and the fine print.
Sharable with your team — no email required.
What teams say
4.9★★★★★23 Google reviews →
★★★★★

“Awesome venue. I booked one of their bar spaces so I could co-host a special fun night for about 35 people and it was awesome. We'll definitely do it again here. These guys are premium hosts and the atmosphere is excellent.”

Jon Worthen · Local Guide · Google review
★★★★★

“This venue is truly SUCH a hidden gem of Melbourne. We booked the two rooftop trains for a music event and everyone raved about the venue. Harley and Luke are also so easy and amazing to work with — communication and collaboration was great. Cannot highly recommend them both enough.”

Curio Collective · Google review
★★★★★

“We celebrated my son's 21st birthday at this fantastic venue. Luke and his team were absolutely so accommodating. We had DJs and were allowed to decorate the carriage — the decking in between the carriages and little bar was perfect. Highly recommend having your next party here, we will certainly be back.”

Tamara Hillier · Google review
Spaces for this

The rooms

Each room has its own personality. Tap into one for a focused event, or take the whole building.

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Most work Christmas parties take the rooftop, but Trainscendence has ten themed rooms across the whole building — handy for a whole-venue takeover, a breakout space, or something completely different.

Take the virtual tour
Walk through every floor from your desk — full 3D Matterport tour of the whole venue.
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Platform Infinity
Ground floor bar + stage room. Open to the public and great for performance nights.
40 standing · 30 seated
Nov–Dec drinks minimum $1,500 — covered by ≈15 guests on Business (5hr). Only drinks count toward it.
Bio-Cycle
Plant-filled, intimate, daytime favourite.
45 standing · 30 seated
Nov–Dec drinks minimum $1,500 — covered by ≈15 guests on Business (5hr). Only drinks count toward it.
In-Flight Entertainment
First-class aviation lounge for offbeat gatherings.
60 standing · 50 seated
Nov–Dec drinks minimum $1,500 — covered by ≈15 guests on Business (5hr). Only drinks count toward it.
Magic School Bus
Whimsical bus carriage. Weird and wonderful.
35 standing · 30 seated
Space Craft
Arts, crafts and games room. Daytime favourite.
40 standing · 25 seated
Whole Venue Takeover
All 7 rooms, 2 trains, 2 rooftop patios, 6 bars, full venue · 400 capacity
400 standing · 250 seated
Nov–Dec drinks minimum $15,000 — covered by ≈143 guests on Business (5hr). Only drinks count toward it.
Common questions

Things people ask

How much is a work Christmas party at Trainscendence?
We keep it simple with drinks + venue packages priced per guest (incl. GST). Platform is beer, wine and cider only — $55pp (3hr), $65pp (4hr), $75pp (5hr). Business Class adds premium beers and mixed drinks — $75pp (3hr), $90pp (4hr), $105pp (5hr) — and is our most popular corporate package. First Class is the full bar menu including cocktails, spritzes, sparkling and a welcome drink — $100pp (3hr), $120pp (4hr), $140pp (5hr). Food is separate — bring your own caterer or pick from our recommended partners.
What's actually included in each drinks tier?
Platform is our house tap beer, curated wine (red, white, sparkling), and Aussie cider. No spirits. Business Class adds premium bottled beers (Peroni, Corona, local craft) and mixed drinks with house spirits (G&Ts, vodka sodas, rum & coke, whisky ginger). First Class is the whole rooftop menu — everything above plus cocktails (spritzes, negronis, margaritas, espresso martinis), sparkling upgrades, and a welcome cocktail served on arrival. Every tier is unlimited within its range for the full duration. House pours are the default; premium spirits available on request.
How many people can come?
A single train carriage and its patio fits up to 70 standing. Take both carriages — the whole rooftop — for up to 130. For bigger end-of-year events, a full-venue takeover across all seven themed rooms holds up to 350. Tell us your headcount in the enquiry and we will recommend the right fit.
What's included in the packages beyond drinks?
Exclusive use of your space for the length of the package, your drinks package poured at our in-house bar (unlimited within the package tier), all the bar staff, and an event host to keep the night moving. Food is arranged separately — either bring your own caterer or use one of our recommended partners (we introduce you, they invoice you direct).
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Because catering is separate, dietaries are handled by whichever caterer you choose — which is actually much more flexible than a bundled package. Bring the caterer that suits your team best (halal, kosher, vegan-only, gluten-free specialists — all easy to find and work with). Our recommended partners like Fabulous Catering handle vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free as standard — see their 2026 menu at /menus/fabulous-catering-menu-2026.pdf.
Can we see Fabulous Catering's menu and pricing?
Yes — the full 2026 delivered menu (canapés, grazing tables, food trucks, all price points and dietary tags) is here: /menus/fabulous-catering-menu-2026.pdf. Bring it to your quote and we can factor catering into your headcount and timing.
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Can you organise entertainment — DJs, performers, dancers?
Yes, and it's easy. We work with a network of DJs, live musicians, dancers, drag and cabaret performers, roving acts and photo-booth operators, and can arrange whatever suits your team's vibe as a simple add-on to your booking. Prefer to bring your own DJ or act? They're welcome too — each space has its own sound system. Just tell us what you're after in your enquiry and we'll handle the bookings.
When should we book for November or December?
As early as you can. Corporate Christmas-party season peaks in Nov–Dec and the best weeknights book out by September–October. Even a rough date and headcount lets us hold a night for you while you confirm the details.
What happens if it rains — is the rooftop covered?
The train carriages are enclosed and comfortable in any weather; the patios around them are open-air. If the weather turns, the party simply moves inside the carriages — your event runs rain or shine.
Can we just do drinks, with no food?
Yes — that is actually the default setup. Our packages are drinks + venue only. If you want food you arrange it separately (bring your caterer, or pick from our recommended partners). For a lot of after-work parties, cocktail events and shorter functions, drinks + venue is all you need. Simpler for you, and you keep full flexibility on food.
What if the party runs long — can we extend on the night?
If you book a 3hr or 4hr package and want to keep going, we can usually extend at the same per-hour rate as your tier (subject to venue availability and staff cover on the night). Best to flag it early with your event host so we can arrange bar cover — but yes, we can usually make it happen.
Where are you, and how does the team get there?
We're at 5-6/48 Easey Street, Collingwood — about a 10–15 minute Uber from the Melbourne CBD, a short walk from Collingwood station, and an easy hop from the Cremorne and Richmond tech offices. There's street parking around Easey and Budd Streets. Look up for the two trains on the roof — that's us.
Is the venue accessible? Can we take a virtual tour?
Yes to both. Elevator access reaches every floor and all seven themed rooms including the rooftop — nobody's left downstairs. For a proper feel of the space before you commit, take our full 3D Matterport tour at https://my.matterport.com/show?m=T8oXByqy4mx — you can walk through every room from your desk.
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