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The Luxor Function Centre

Wedding venue

😠 absolutely disgraceful conduct by the owners! after paying $90 per head the service was appalling!! food undercooked, owner yelling and screaming at her wait staff all night like dogs and in front of guests! 1 waiter split a bottle of beer on our table, the owner then snatched with aggression ever... People often mention staff, service, good, venue, wedding, night, reception, Luxor, great, meal,


Address

503 Sydenham Rd, Sydenham VIC 3037, Australia

Website

www.the-luxor.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9449 1111

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (340 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: (Anzac Day/Anzac Day), 9 AM to 5 PM, Hours might differ
  • Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (38) service (20) good (20) venue (19) wedding (17) night (16) reception (15) Luxor (14) great (13) meal (13)
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  • 1/5 Belle S. 2 years ago on Google
    absolutely disgraceful conduct by the owners! after paying $90 per head the service was appalling!! food undercooked, owner yelling and screaming at her wait staff all night like dogs and in front of guests! 1 waiter split a bottle of beer on our table, the owner then snatched with aggression every glass and bottle of alcohol not only from our table also the hands of those actually drinking. I went and approached her respectfully to find out why, she began to accuse us of being drunk! FYI I'm 44 and don't drink.... I kindly suggested she appeared stressed and to make be take a break. she screamed in my face telling me she is the owner and has been doing this 35 years, don't tell her how to do her job! My civil approached may have ended here! I will never recommend this venue nor will they receive a cent from me again!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arnold K. 6 years ago on Google
    Pleasantly surprised by the service and by the quality of the food. I congratulate you on having great staff that care about your business and provide great customer service. Nicoletta went out of her way to satisfy our dietary needs. Great job :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Maria P. 4 years ago on Google
    I attended a wedding a few months back and there was mould on my bread roll. Disappointing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Valentina F. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended Luxor for a Deb last night. Giving it a 1 star rating is generous. If zero was an option I would have certainly chosen this. The night was atrocious & sub par. The food stone cold, inedible, very late & my vegetarian meal could only be described as 'slop". I was not offered an alternative & ate 2 dinner roles for my mail meal. The main meals were delivered in stages with a wait time of 45 mins between the first meal & final meal to our table. A meal at McDonald's would have been more satisfying & certainly cheaper than the $100 per person. Wait staff trying their best but it too 7 request to 7 different wait staff to have bread brought to the table. If forced to attend a function again I will have to ensure I have dinner first. I would NOT R3CCOMEND attending her ever again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenny S. 8 months ago on Google • 257 reviews
    Amazing place for any function. Inside is very large with a beautiful staircase coming down into the reception area, then onto the dance floor with a beautiful elegant design. The staff were professional food and service was excellent.

  • 5/5 Christine A. 11 months ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Great service clean and welcoming food and service was awesome very spacious dance floor very large seating arrangements work well with large amount of guests looking forward in going back next year
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great venue for any party, function graduation. Staff were really good, food was great.. 10 out of 10 for the chicken...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benjamin B. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was great, especially this young man by the name of Andres Ramos, he went out of the way to ensure we were taken care of. 100% would recommend booking here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Michael A. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended here for a deb. The actual night and the entertainment was awesome had a really good time. The beer was cold. Carlton draft was a good choice they got that right. The food was terrible. We requested no mushrooms way before the deb even started like weeks ago. All the meals came with mushrooms. We told them straight from the start no mushrooms they bring every meal with mushrooms. They rectified the main Meal they served with no mushrooms after I told them several times. I had the lamb shanks which that meal was actually nice. Several people said that the chicken was dry as. Was a good night lucky I wasn’t there just for the food. I was happy of the choice of beer that made it better. Was organised good just the food wasn’t good. Won’t recommend them for their food unless you can get your own catering done.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Yjdrake 2 years ago on Google
    Don't reply to emails, inconsiderate and rude woman on the phone, lots of trash in the back of the carpark and lots of vermin to accompany it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Damien 2 years ago on Google
    Nice venue, good food and generous portions. DJ was loud and music had the bass turned up too much but not the venues fault. Only issue was the bottles of red wine that were (re)filled to the top of the bottle and were not what was on the label.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kristina P. 2 years ago on Google
    Attended a wedding here last Sunday. Children's main course came out the nuggets were raw!!! I sent it back they provided us with another plate no problem with staff! The steak was dry inedible
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 boxxxa930 5 years ago on Google
    A reception with no a/c. Terrible experience. Especially with elderly people. Poor beer selection.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tina G. 5 years ago on Google
    I was there for a wedding ... it was 38 degrees ... it was so hot in there i asked the waiter for another jug of water and he said that i already had one on the table....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 nadia h. 5 years ago on Google
    It was too hot where we satdown ,the sound system was very bad, looks good and clean.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rovena s. 3 months ago on Google • 78 reviews New
    We booked this function as a community for the New Year celebration. We had great service a very nice food.

  • 5/5 Alex L. 5 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Great food for birthday celebration. Servers are polite and has roomy venue.

  • 5/5 syed m. 4 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Excellent

  • 5/5 Tania O. 5 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    A beautiful presented Reception Centre for any special event or celebration. The staff is customer focused and extremely accommodating. The ammenities are of high quality and kept clean to high standards. If your looking for that extra personal touch when organising you next celebration don’t hesitate to contact Luxor Reception Sydenham and discuss you particular needs for creating an amazing personalised package and budget.

  • 5/5 VINCENT S. 2 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Splendid

  • 5/5 Suren V. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    We had our Kids function at Luxor Ball room. Nathalie is very polite and accommodative. Felt like we done our event at home. Thank you so much Nathalie, Nicoleta, Anna and the staff. You guys are amazing. We have greatest memory of all time. And special thanks to Prabhas the Chef who is exceptional in what he does. Thanks a million the entire team at The Luxor Function Centre

  • 1/5 SG_Infinity 6 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    I attended Luxor for my daughters Deb and can’t explain how disappointing the food and service was . I had an adult guest with dietary needs and Luxor provided him with a kids meal nuggets and chips for main . I was so embarrassed when I requested for the meal to be changed the waitress replied “sorry that’s all we have”. Prior to attending the event the dietary needs where addressed .Our drinks weren’t refilled and when we asked for tea it arrived 45 minutes later when we were going home. Staff didn’t look happy .When I rang to explain the situation the lady said I understand I will get the manager/ owner to ring you and I haven’t received a call . I wouldn’t recommend this reception for a special events .

  • 5/5 Rachael K. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    My husband and I recently had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at the Luxor Function Centre, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the experience. From start to finish, the team at Luxor went above and beyond to make our special day truly magical. The service we received was exceptional. The staff at Luxor were not only professional but also incredibly warm and accommodating. They paid attention to every detail that I requested! The food it was absolutely amazing making our wedding dinner a highlight. Thank you for making our special day truly unforgettable! We wholeheartedly recommend Luxor Function Centre to anyone looking to create beautiful memories.

  • 5/5 Paras K. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Great place the staff is very helpful and intelligent. I would definitely recommend, they have 2 halls. And contact Natalie for bookings staff told me.

  • 5/5 Mè P. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    The hall was like a scene of the movies. Well lit, plenty of space on the dance floor and beautiful table arrangements. The staff were so accommodating and helpful with attention to the tiniest details.

  • 2/5 d S. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended for an end of year sports function. Food was ordinary for gluten free options, except for excellent ice cream for dessert. Decor is a little tired.

  • 5/5 Sahar R. 4 years ago on Google
    Thank you to all the amazing staff at Luxor who made our wedding night run as smoothly as possible. We had our wedding on the weekend and everything we discussed prior to the day ran as plan. Thank you Sylvia! From the day we walked in until our wedding day you were always supportive and provided us with your honest opinion. You made sure we always left happy. All my guests rated the food on the night 10/10. Everyone I spoke to said the staff were extremely friendly and prompt in getting them what they wanted. I am soo happy with your service and highly recommend Luxor. Thank you all! We appreciate your amazing service. Sahar & Dean

  • 1/5 Leanne S. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was cold absolutely disgusting. Never before have I had such terrible food. Extremely expensive for what you get. House wines were horrid for $80 you’d want something half decent!

  • 1/5 United 3. 1 year ago on Google
    This reception is the worst reception to have your wedding at if you want to have the worst night ever. This is due to an incident that happened to me on Sunday 20th of November when I attended a wedding as a guest and left to go to my car, I found it broken into and had a bag of mine stolen from the car, with shattered glass everywhere, I made an incident report at the reception however although the parking was under private property the reception management didn’t do anything to help with the situation and had terrible attitude towards me when I tried to contact them they were very rude and disrespectful towards me. And ended up ruining the night for the Bride and groom and we all felt stressed and worried. Due to the complete incompetence of the reception management.

  • 3/5 Ma S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food for a reception center,except for the rock hard dinner rolls and terrible tasting fake butter... Real butter please. . They need to do something about the atmosphere lighting and acoustics... Very very uncomfortable chairs.. Awful sitting at table next to dj too loud...

  • 5/5 Tom G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for functions l have attended the luxor heaps of times.

  • 2/5 Richard F. 1 year ago on Google
    The meal was like a sub par pub meal at a 4 star michelin price. The gnochi was just Deb instant potato, the lamb shanks turned out to be lamb shank, with beans that were as raw as the day they were picked, the red wine jue was anaemic and tasted like thin gravy. And the cheese cake was straight out of a caterers tray. Staff were ok. Just doing their job.

  • 1/5 Charmaine X. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended a function where the waiter accidentally spilt a bottle of wine and jug of coke all over the table and my husbands suit jacket. Brand new jacket white in colour. Stains could not be completely removed from dry cleaning. Owner Natalie refused to cover the $200 replacement costs for the jacket and tried to redeem it from a 16 year old boy. Totally disgusting in my opinion trying to make a child pay for damages where you are the employer.

  • 5/5 Sharon F. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a lovely evening at our granddaughters deb ,service was excellent our food was nice the apple crumble need some ice cream or custard bit bland but overall a good experience.

  • 4/5 Frank B. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice venue with a terrific floor plan. Food was lovely with friendly staff and pleasantly stern security. Would recommend for functions. Don't know their rates but best to check with them anyway.

  • 5/5 bill v. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is to die 4

  • 4/5 Sarah T. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Venue attended my son's Deb Ball and had a great night. The venue catered for my vegetarian daughter and all meals were delish!

  • 4/5 Lavinia 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely venue.

  • 5/5 peterbrooks b. 4 years ago on Google
    the venue was so good and clean the staff wher exellent and the food was exellent also

  • 2/5 Bella B. 1 year ago on Google
    Here for a non-wedding function. Asked 3 of the staff who were standing in a row where our table number was located (I assume they were there to guide guests), the male said “I think it’s to the right”! Usually a professional reception will have staff walk you over to your table or at least guide half way. 2 course meal - main & dessert. I didn’t bother taking photos. The main was very measly. Chicken with one broccoli on the side sitting on a tiny slop of liquidy ‘mash’ potato or lamb shank with the same one broccoli & “mash”. Dessert was nice - warm apple crumble. Would have been nicer with a ball of ice cream on the side. They brought out milk & sugar but then Did Not bring out any tea or coffee & took back the milk & sugar. Don’t know what that was about?!

  • 1/5 Karan K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very poor service, didn’t get what we asked for. Had recently hosted my wedding reception, and to sum it up we were disappointed. The air conditioner was off the whole event during a 30 degree hot day. When we confronted the assistant manager on numerous occasions, she gave a different excuse every time. She was even using a paper as a fan herself due to how hot the venue was. Before the event, we asked them so many times if the air con is working well, and then on the day the aircon isn’t working. Very disappointed and wouldn’t recommend this venue to anyone.

  • 5/5 MUX E. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful vanue and amazing services

  • 5/5 Antoine C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great function centre. Highly recommend it for the great service and food. Bookings are made easy.

  • 3/5 Bella b. 1 year ago on Google
    I wasn't a fan. The chairs are very cheap plastic. Very squashed at tables. Wait staff with no smiles. Didn't even talk to you. If you asked a question, it felt like perhaps we shouldn't have. It felt like a big inconvenience by staff. It was just their attitude. Appetisers were lovely & tasty. Main meal good portions but lacked flare. Deserts, not good portions. Toilets need updating. I think with a few fixable things this place could be a much nicer venue.

  • 1/5 Paul 11 months ago on Google
    Venue was great but staff 'promised' secure area for the bridal party possessions but quickly ignored any liability and unhelpful when things went missing and claimed security cameras not operating. Manager on duty Anna could do with a crash course in customer service but at least security staff were exemplary!

  • 2/5 Debbie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Venue and staff were great, the food was inedible and so very disappointing. I am a vegetarian and was booked in months in advance with my food preference. First up was a plate of lettuce leaf and bottled pickled vegetables complemented with what appeared to be liquid from the pickled vegetables and oil. Unfortunately for me, it only went down from there. On a positive note, the bread roll was nice...

  • 5/5 Adrian 10 months ago on Google
    Professional and attentive staff and the food was delicious. (even for a vegan!)

  • 4/5 Geraldo D'Silva (Jerry D. 9 months ago on Google
    On the 8july2023,we attended a function at the Luxor, we were surprised by the new menu, INDIAN style and the food was very good , we enjoyed the evening. A nice place to have a function.

  • 5/5 Aaron L. 4 years ago on Google
    It was very excited last week ?

  • 5/5 kieara n. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for a debutante ball, just went to one last saturday and loved it! Staff really looked after me knowing I had an allergy!

  • 5/5 Irma M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. Well run

  • 5/5 Junior K. 5 years ago on Google
    Massive and good for functions of course! ?

  • 5/5 Maxudh m. 4 years ago on Google
    ?

  • 5/5 Gulefsan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfectly designed reception with the digital stage

  • 4/5 Elias S. 4 years ago on Google
    very well presented, clean facilities, great food. The decor, layout and design is very professional. The staff members were very professional, courteous and everything went without a problem.

  • 4/5 Lody khawli A. 4 years ago on Google
    So beautiful

  • 5/5 Larry Charles P. 4 years ago on Google
    Debutante balls are so decadent but are such a delight to attend.

  • 4/5 Mark A. 4 years ago on Google
    Well run. Great set up

  • 5/5 Margaret F. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful setting

  • 4/5 jose t. 4 years ago on Google
    Goos service...

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 4 years ago on Google
    My niece had a wonderful deb

  • 4/5 Peter L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice enough, but cheap grog & pounding music bass took the edge off.

  • 5/5 Jonathon W. 4 years ago on Google
    Always great, service and food!

  • 5/5 mary z. 4 years ago on Google
    I did some shopping I like it

  • 3/5 john p. 5 years ago on Google
    Staff good. Food not so

  • 5/5 MELE C. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful wedding reception venue

  • 3/5 Mehreena K. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice ambience average food good service

  • 5/5 Deep R. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful function place.. Lightning,set up,stage everything was outstanding.More of catering staff is very professional and care taking.food was too good. Hats off to the chef and Hard working staff behind all this.

  • 4/5 The M. 2 years ago on Google
    Kids had a ball and food was surprisingly good! Music was deafningly loud

  • 5/5 Sharon H. 4 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere, food and staff were amazing.Made for a wonderful night and great memories

  • 5/5 Jordan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Natalie and her team did an amazing job with our wedding in the Alexandria room. The event ran very smoothly, the venue is fantastic, well presented and clean. The staff were friendly and easy to work with. The bridal party and guests had an amazing time. Thankyou

  • 4/5 Randa S. 3 years ago on Google
    The restroom is a little not clean, and the staff don't seem welcoming or have a nice greeting behaviour (hope it make sense)

  • 4/5 Marcus M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great venue ...Attended my niece's Deb ball there ...the food was good the staff friendly it was a bit full for my liking but I suppose its a way of keeping the price down

  • 4/5 Geraldine M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good venue, catered well

  • 5/5 Carol S. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly and helpful staff, security people on their toes without being over the top, plenty of food. All in all a top night at the Deb ball

  • 5/5 SK R. 4 years ago on Google
    Went for a wedding. The design the reception is huge. The seating was not overcrowding. Very spacious, clean, well cared for. Ample parking spaces. Other fuctions rooms were around, you were not bothered by other peoples functions. Not sure of caterers are part of reception, but the meals were ample and beautiful. No need for maccas visits later.

  • 5/5 Charles H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for your photos. Use RSV Limo for your immaculate wedding cars.

  • 5/5 Inep A. 4 years ago on Google
    Best function centre out west so much better then lakeside.

  • 4/5 Matt H. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice inside & not too big, so you can see most of the other guests, making it very easy to socialise.

  • 3/5 Vesna P. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice Venue, great service by waitressing /waiter staff. My only disappointment was when supper was served being a fruit platter & the wedding cake no small plates were provided for us to eat this on. Not a good look eating off the table cloth???

  • 5/5 David C. 5 years ago on Google
    Great wedding venue

  • 5/5 Crystal S. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful venue Incredible food Friendly attentive staff

  • 2/5 OTR D. 5 years ago on Google
    2 stars is pretty generous! But this place does have potential. Spoon arrival to the ball room, we were welcomed with some tasty finger food while waiting to go in, spoon entering, the place looked brilliant, and the majority of the staff were friendly and welcoming, while others were apparent mutes who couldn't even say a thank you, or you're welcomed, the tables were pretty crammed full of people making it a bit squishy, expecially for a 5 hour night! Not long after arriving, it became apparent it was getting really warm inside, despite several people telling us the air con was on, it became clear by the end of the night that it was in fact broken, and they couldn't be bothered fixing it yet, resulting in people leaving early, and others falling I'll due to the heat inside. Once the course meals started coming out, they were mixed reviews, from dislike, to the pasta tasting like packet pasta sauce, to the battered squid having no flavour at all, to just average reviews, when the mains finally came out at 10pm, they were rather disgusting, the meat tray was unrecognisable, was it beef, lamp or pork? You really couldn't tell because it was so over cooked and dry, the one thing you really can't go wrong with, Mash potatoes, that was even uneatable due to some disgusting minced pea pure mixed in with it all. Desert finally came out around 11pm, by which point most people were to tired, or feeling unwell from the heat to even eat. The place is happy to hand out all the beer and wine you can drink for free, but if you want a real drink, the bar doesn't even sell spirits! As I said, a ratting on the night would be 1 and a half stars, but it has potential to be better, with better kitchen staff, and more focus on customer comfort.

  • 5/5 Amy B. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    I held my sons Baptism at Luxor in early January, we were worried as it was a very hot day but the new air conditioning system they have put in is fantastic, we were dancing all night and were also nice and cool. Both ladies we had dealings with were easy, kind and made the process exciting.

  • 1/5 Amy B. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    The venue was uncomfortably hot. The drinks were warm. A common theme of understaffed waiters and bar staff. The security was rude, intimidating & invasive. Very disappointed in the professionalism of the venue and staff.


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