After convenience in the Launceston cbd?

• Do you work from home but sometimes need a corporate space to meet clients in?

• Do you require an off-site meeting room away from your usual place of business, due to lack of space or need for confidentiality?

• Are you travelling to Launceston and need office space or a meeting room to conduct your business?

• Need all of the above plus reception services, catering and virtual assistance when required?

We like to start our business day with a caffeinated spring in our step here at The Branch Office. For any clients booking a full day package we offer complimentary coffee, from local barista masters at Amelia Coffee Co.

Meeting room hire

The Branch Office has a range of modern meeting rooms to cater for board meetings, body corporate meetings, presentations, client meetings and interviews.

We have six rooms available - five rooms on the ground floor (the larger room has wheelchair access) and one room on the first floor, with lift access available to the first floor if required.

For room sizes, pricing and all inclusions for each meeting room, see individual pictures below.

Catering can be arranged on your behalf and we are proud to support small local businesses with our catering choices - Catering Menu

Full secretarial and virtual assistance, document production, proofing and printing services available on request at an additional cost.

Not the 9-5 type? We understand the way that many people do business is evolving. At The Branch Office we offer after hours and weekend hire by negotiation.

Cancellation fees may apply should you need to cancel within 48 hours of your booking. On the day cancellations or no-shows will be charged the full fee.

Our most frequently asked questions around meeting room hire are answered here - FAQ's

OUR ROOMS

Peter Mills BoardRoom

Our largest meeting room is named after Peter Mills, the celebrated Launceston architect/builder who designed and built our building in 1882 as his residence and business Mills Furniture Warehouse. It was known as Mills Corner. “Peter Mills was a very successful architect, and he leaves in Launceston many substantial monuments of his good taste. He was the first to deviate from the ancient style of square unornamental brick buildings in Launceston.” (Extract from Daily Telegraph obituary – Wed 9 June 1886, via Trove)

McARTHUR Room

Our newest meeting room, The McArthur Room, is named after our long term tenant Zach McArthur. Zach formed McArthur Financial in 2016 and has been an integral part of the fabric of our building ever since. McArthur Financial became Intend Financial in 2021 and is now our second biggest tenant.

Georges Lane Rooms

Our Georges Lane Rooms have been designed with privacy and confidentially in mind. The door that separates reception from these two rooms can be closed and they have their own street entrance and bathroom access.

Once inside the Georges Lane area, you can have complete privacy.

Georges Lane Meeting Room

Named after Georges Lane, the quaint laneway down the side of our heritage building in the heart of Launceston.

The laneway gives a modern inner city feel and this is reflected with the vibe and furnishings in this room. The ambience is comfortable and non-invasive so you can concentrate without distraction. A casual yet elegant ground floor meeting room with high ceilings, pendant lighting and feature acoustic panels.

HOURLY RATE - $70
1/2 DAY (4 HOURS MAX) - $140
FULL DAY - $200

Seats 4 people in lounge style chairs with round low-lying table – think coffee table style and relaxing conversations.

Our rates include:
- High speed wireless NBN connection
- TV with wifi and streaming capabilities
- Water, coffee, tea and kitchen facilities
- Whiteboard
- Reception service and a comfortable and private waiting area for clients

Georges Lane Boardroom

Past the gallery–style hung art and at the end of a charming hallway, you will find our Georges Lane Boardroom.

With two large windows, our contemporary boardroom is filled with natural light and warmth. With high ceilings, pendant lighting and feature acoustic panels the room is a perfect balance of function and design.

HOURLY RATE - $85
1/2 DAY (4 HOURS MAX) - $170
FULL DAY - $245

Seats up to 6 people around a handcrafted timber table – the natural edges and elegant chairs adding to the sophistication of the room. If coming armed with laptops and paperwork and needing space, this room is best suited for 4 people. For groups of 5 or more we recommend one of our larger rooms for your comfort.

Our rates include:
- High speed wireless NBN connection
- TV with wifi and streaming capabilities
- Water, coffee, tea and kitchen facilities
- Whiteboard
- Reception service and a comfortable and private waiting area for clients

Steele Room

MJ and SE Steele, the owners of The Branch Office at the time, purchased the building in 2002. They set about transforming the building by creating serviced offices on level 1 and the major renovation of level 2 to create two spacious inner-city apartments. They sold The Branch Office in 2016. Mike’s pride and joy in the building was the cellar, a room well below street level steeped in history and intrigue – if only these walls could talk.

Hourly Rate - $60
1/2 day (4 hours max) - $120
Full day - $175

Ground floor and perfect for interviews or as a small office away from the distractions of home or your usual business premises. A desk and small meeting table is available - seating 2 - 4 people.

Our rates include:
- High speed wireless NBN connection
- Water, coffee, tea and kitchen facilities
- Friendly reception service in a comfortable waiting area for clients

Ridge Room

** Currently unavailable - tenanted as a Commercial Serviced Office **

This room is named after Mr Albert John Ridge, who served his apprenticeship in furniture-making and upholstery with Mr David Storrer in St John Street and later commenced business for himself in 1896 in our building, A.J. Ridge Furniture. Mr Ridge’s knowledge of antiques was outstanding and he was widely consulted. Mr Ridge's personal antique collection was extensive and valuable.

Hourly Rate - $60
1/2 day (4 hours max) - $120
Full day - $175

Our rates include:
- High speed wireless NBN connection
- Water, coffee, tea and kitchen facilities
- Whiteboard
- Friendly reception service in a comfortable waiting area for clients