VenU restaurant
VenU is our student-run restaurant at Footscray Nicholson Campus. The industry-standard facility provides a simulated work environment for hospitality students to refine their skills under the guidance of our expert teachers.
VenU was awarded Best Food Service Training Initiative in the 2024 Australian Tourism Training Awards.
Opening hours
We're open from 9am Wednesday for takeaway breakfast and 10am Thursday for coffee (excluding public holidays).
VenU offers mid-week lunch and dinner options with a changing menu that features a variety of dishes based around seasonal produce. Operating dates and time below.
Special events
Special events such as Christmas in July, high teas, cocktail parties and student-led events are delivered throughout the year.
Save the date for these upcoming events!
Functions
VenU offers seated format dining with the option of hiring out a private function or meeting space.Â
Cafe, à la carte, canapé, and bistro dining or morning tea and lunch sharing packages are available.
Location
Level 1 Building D, Footscray Nicholson Campus
Corner of Nicholson and Buckley Streets, Footscray
Entrance via Albert Street
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About the restaurant
VenU provides seasonal dishes prepared by our apprentice chefs, and professional service from our hospitality and events students.
The licensed restaurant features:
- a main dining room that seats 100 guests
- a function space for 50 guests
- à la carte, café and bistro dining
- menus featuring seasonal and local produce
- a selection of local wines and craft beers.
Hot and cold drinks are available to order with lunch and dinner.Â
