From corporate events, conferences and meetings to private functions and weddings, make your next event a success with one of the inspirational venues Melbourne has to offer. Start your search here. You can choose from heritage buildings, riverside locations, city views, high-end event spaces or unique and quirky venues. Here are some of our Top Picks of Melbourne Venues. And there are many more, simply put your event needs in our easy to use venue finder at the top of the page to search the ideal venue.
Located on Little Collins Street, The Victoria Hotel has a range of versatile event spaces with the technology and catering required to deliver a successful conference.
Located near the main lobby area, The Victoria Ballroom is the hotel’s largest event space. The graceful room combines art deco charm and modern amenities. The hotel has 370 heritage rooms with stylish furnishings.
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The charming George Lounge is an inviting basement bar with comfortable seating areas and space for a dance floor. Full of character, this venue accommodates up to 120 guests and is a top choice for birthdays, engagements and corporate functions.
Full venue is available or just hire the VIP lounge for smaller events. Licensed until 3am, you can also organise your own catering.
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LOLA exudes the essence of a Mediterranean Summer intertwined with a contemporary St Kilda vibe. Its stunning finishes and decor, including wood, mirror, and stone elements, lend an air of luxury to the space, perfect for both personal and corporate events. The venue is equipped with a state-of-the-art audiovisual system, featuring a fully equipped DJ booth, microphone, and projector.
With the capacity to accommodate a dance floor and open until 2 am, guests can dance the night away. There’s even an outdoor terrace and Champagne Garden. Whether it’s a cocktail wedding, engagement, birthday celebration, or corporate event, this luxe space provides an impressive backdrop.
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Located on Flinders Street, close to Flinders Street Station and overlooking the Yarra River is the historic Rendezvous Hotel. The central location makes this venue well suited to conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings.
The King Edward Ballroom is a large and spacious function room that can accommodate 350 people standing and 150 seated guests. The room can be divided into two smaller rooms and the hotel also offers several other conference spaces including boardrooms, all with state of the art AV and meeting facilities.
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From conferences and luncheons to fashion shows, cocktail parties or celebratory dinners, River’s Edge boasts a premier setting with exquisite food and drink menus.
The venue’s formal entrance features a grand staircase with distinctive lighting and a plasma screen, leading to a room that extends towards the river with two beautiful Juliet balconies, ideal for welcoming guests with cocktails and canapés. The space is perfect for large cocktail parties or elegant seated events, offering stunning views of Melbourne’s city skyline and the Yarra River. Operable doors allow for easy reconfiguration to suit smaller, more intimate gatherings.
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On the Yarra’s edge, in the heart of South Wharf, Melbourne Public is a vast venue featuring polished brass, exposed beams, and heritage features inspired by the 1920’s industrial flair.
With multiple indoor and outdoor spaces and sprawling bars. Melbourne Public is a hot spot for large cocktail events and comes with the use of our high-quality audio visual technology including a large projector screen, wireless microphone, professional in-house PA system, DJ booth and multiple screens for branding or footage.
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One of Melbourne’s renowned corporate function venues, Baroq House is a three-level mansion-style venue oozing in class and elegance. It offers a unique blend of modern facilities and old-world decor.
Baroq House features multiple lounge and bar areas, including exclusive rooms, booth and table settings, and a discrete outdoor section. It offers an extensive range of premium food and beverage packages to cater to various event needs, making it an ideal choice for corporate functions.
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This North Melbourne Warehouse venue is hidden behind an anonymous street front. The industrial style space has high ceilings, detailed warehouse features, concrete flooring and an oversize marble service bar. The commercial kitchen, direct street access, roller doors and ample rigging points makes this an appealing blank canvas venue for a host of events.
The venue is used for weddings, private functions, corporate events, long table dinners, product launches, fashion shows, cocktail events and Christmas parties.
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Brunswick Aces are the trusted experts in moderation, the only place where every drink on the menu is available in non-alcoholic and alcoholic options. Whether your guests are drinking or not, this venue has you covered.
Inside, expect an inviting opulence from the baroque decor and furniture. There are options to take over the entire venue, the cocktail bar, a private dining room or even smaller. Also check out their Gin Garden for outdoor gatherings and their list of corporate experience for that added event “wow” factor.
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The Palms Cremorne is Melbourne’s latest exclusive event venue. This converted warehouse venue oozes class and character with its blend of contemporary and industrial design. The flexible floor layout makes it suited to different event styles whether it’s a private or corporate affair.
The venue features an outdoor deck, fireplace, designer bar, pendant lights, polished concrete floor and an impressive wine display wall. They have amazing food and packages available, you can sit back and let them do everything, however there is a commercial kitchen on site which allows the provision of outside caterers with prior agreement.
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The Atrium, a glass and steel galleria, is an ideal indoor venue for exhibitions, product displays, launches, art installations, showcases, and markets.
The central floor space is enhanced by the Fracture Gallery, with the building’s steel frame providing points for rigging installations. The Atrium also offers direct access to The Edge theatre, allowing for combined use in larger events or festivals. Customisable lighting adds to the versatility of the space.
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Priding themselves on authentic Italian comfort food, made with the highest quality ingredients, Roccella offers two purpose built function rooms.
La Cantina offers a glimpse into the lively activity of its bustling kitchen. The ambiance is cosy and welcoming, perfect for both special occasions and intimate get-togethers. This private dining room accommodates up to 45 seated guests or 60 for cocktail-style events. For larger gatherings, the private bar can be merged with La Cantina to create a spacious room that can host up to 100 seated guests or 150 cocktail. An AV lectern and wireless microphone are available for use.
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Step into a dining room at the intersection of 70’s French cinema and art-nouveau, where your guests will be treated to an atmosphere of chic style and panache.
With a pink neon claw, plush velvety banquette seating, cascading greenery, and shimmering Champagne rose gold pendant clusters, this room is a visual delight. Also check out Pinchy’s Champagne Rooftop Garden.
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Named after Australian architect Mr. Edward George Kilburn who, in 1892, designed the heritage listed building the bar lies within, The Kilburn has become the perfect backdrop for cocktail-style gatherings. With a capacity of up to 150 guests, The Front Main Bar provides a large floor area with plenty of room for a dance floor if required.
Specialising in birthdays, engagement, corporate and networking events, The Kilburn offers event spaces for small gatherings up to 200 guests for full venue hire.
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The combined event spaces at Botanical Hotel are ideal for larger cocktail events, making them suitable for Christmas parties, birthdays, and engagement celebrations. The Archer Room, with its atrium roofline, vertical garden, fireplace, private bar, and courtyard access, accommodates private dining for up to 44 guests and cocktail parties for up to 70 guests. Adjacent to the bar, the Lounge offers ample seating, a fireplace, and courtyard access.
Botanical Hotel, a well-known Melbourne venue, is situated in South Yarra, opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens and close to the CBD. As a prominent fixture in Melbourne’s hospitality scene, the Botanical Hotel is renowned for its high-quality food and beverage offerings.
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The Paddock, located near the Birrarung (Yarra River), is an open space suitable for outdoor festivals, large-scale installations, and temporary venue builds. Positioned between the river and Melbourne’s rail network, it offers both convenience and privacy.
Accessible via Birrarung Marr, a short walk from Princes Bridge and Flinders Street Station, The Paddock is ideal for music festivals and immersive experiences. Its level terrain is well-suited for temporary structures like Spiegel tents.
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Step into the TukTuk Nook at BangPop, a private dining and function room designed for memorable events. This exclusive space ensures privacy and an intimate atmosphere, accommodating both small gatherings and larger celebrations.
The versatile TukTuk Nook allows for a customised dining experience with diverse menu options, featuring Thai favorites and modern twists. For cocktail parties, the room’s long bar sets the stage for gatherings with authentic Thai canapés and expertly crafted cocktails.
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The restaurant space, formerly a cargo hold, now offers a modern dining setting in South Wharf. It retains historical features like high ceilings and exposed beams while serving as a contemporary venue for functions and after-work drinks.
This versatile venue accommodates various events, from family celebrations to corporate meetings and large social gatherings. It can host sit-down dinners for up to 50 people and cocktail-style events for up to 150 people.
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