Radio Nacional
Address
Level 2
23–25 Hardware Lane
Melbourne,
3000 VIC
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The Details
In the mood for
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Live Music
Need to know
- Bar Snacks
- Full Food Menu
- Function Space
THE VERDICT
Looking for an events space with a little more personality than the bright overhead lights and white walls of your local Scout hall?
Radio Nacional is hidden within Hotel Nacional on Hardware Lane, and offers a sultry atmosphere to elevate any event you find yourself planning. It feels like a secret speakeasy lounge, but rest assured: it’s a space that offers the polish of an upmarket event room.
The moody interiors focus on rich textures, strip lighting, and cushy booth seating, so guests are always comfortable (and stylishly so). And with professional sound equipment built into the space, you don’t need to worry about running off to fix glitching music throughout the night.
Perfect for events of up to 100 guests in the heart of Melbourne’s laneway scene, the space is complete with a private bar stocked with premium spirits and agave essentials—true to the Mexican theme of Hotel Nacional—as well as private bathrooms and fully soundproofed walls. It’s a space with proper personality, meaning you don't have to spend time making it feel cool or put together—it already does.
Words: Kiera Eardley
Imagery: Supplied