Zagame's House Carlton
66 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Hotel
•Why you'll love Zagame's House Carlton
- We offer flexible, tailored event spaces designed to suit your vision—never cookie-cutter or “vanilla.”
- Our exceptional daily delegate menus go beyond the standard, delivering restaurant-quality dining that impresses.
- We also take dietary requirements seriously, ensuring every guest enjoys a thoughtful, high-quality experience without compromise.
Celebrating the unique, the creative, and the sublimely delicious, Zagames House is a boutique hotel and event destination located on the northern fringe of Melbourne’s CBD, in the vibrant heart of Carlton. Blending striking contemporary design with environmentally conscious architecture, our 97-room property offers a sophisticated yet welcoming setting for both business and leisure.
Our event spaces are anything but conventional. Designed with flexibility in mind, each space can be tailored to suit your vision—whether it’s a conference, workshop, meeting or social event. We pride ourselves on creating experiences that feel considered and distinctive, never “vanilla” or one-size-fits-all.
Food is at the heart of what we do. Our conference and event menus go well beyond the standard, delivering restaurant-quality dining with a focus on seasonal ingredients and thoughtful presentation. We are equally committed to inclusivity, ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for with the same level of care and quality, so every guest enjoys a seamless experience.
Perfectly suited for post-conference networking or celebrations, guests can simply move downstairs to Lord Lygon or Zagames Bros Café to continue the energy—no need to relocate or lose momentum. It’s a natural extension of your event, all under one roof.
Guests can also unwind with a curated wine list, recharge in our state-of-the-art gym, and immerse themselves in a location that captures the true spirit of Melbourne’s culture, creativity and energy. Zagames House is where memorable stays and exceptional events come together.
Zagame's House Carlton Function Rooms
Go Big
Go Big at Zagame’s House is a dynamic, large-scale event space created by seamlessly combining the Gertrude and Harry rooms into one expansive venue. Designed with flexibility in mind, it adapts effortlessly to a wide range of event formats—from corporate conferences and training sessions to product launches and sophisticated cocktail functions. The open-plan layout allows organisers to tailor the space to their exact needs, whether that’s a theatre-style presentation, cabaret seating, or an open networking setup.
Lord Lygon
What makes a great event even better? Being surrounded by literally hundreds of bottles of wine! A funky space designed for either sit-down or cocktail events with 300+ wines to select from and a menu by award-winning Executive Chef Chris Bonello, Lord Lygon guarantees your event will end with empty bottles and very full stomachs. IN-ROOM AMENITIES -Natural daylight -Outlets/sockets -Air conditioning -Wi-Fi -Audio Equipment -Flipchart/Presentation equipment -Accessibility Features -Parking
Gertrude - Conference Room
Get down to business and flesh out your grand plans in your not-so-standard conference room!
IN-ROOM AMENITIES
• Natural daylight
• Outlets/sockets
• Direct dial point
• Video conferencing
• Air conditioning
• Wi-Fi
• Blackout Shades
• Visual Equipment
• Audio Equipment
• Flipchart/Presentation equipment
• TV point
• Accessibility Features
• Parking
Harry - Conference Room
Teamwork is easy in this great brainstorming space. It’s ideal for board meetings, product launches, or training sessions too.
IN-ROOM AMENITIES
-Natural daylight
-Outlets/sockets
-Direct dial point
-Video conferencing
-Air conditioning
-Wi-Fi
-Blackout Shades
-Visual Equipment
-Audio Equipment
-Flipchart/Presentation equipment
-TV point
-Data projector
-Accessibility Features
-Parking
The Green
If the outdoors is your thing, our garden is the perfect space for your special event.
IN-ROOM AMENITIES
-Natural daylight
-Wi-Fi
-Flipchart/Presentation equipment
-TV point
-Parking
Cafe 1851 + Kitchen
Communal breakfast area and cafe by day - sexy social gathering spot by night (or afternoon, even)!
Book out our 1851 Coffee + Kitchen area for your informal celebrations - fit for sit-down meals or canapé style events for up to 50 guests.
IN-ROOM AMENITIES
-Natural daylight
-Outlets/sockets
-Air conditioning
-Wi-Fi
-Audio Equipment
-Flipchart/Presentation equipment
-Accessibility Features
-Parking
Lady Lygon Private Dining Room
Lady Lygon is is located at the back of the Lord Lygon restaurant, surrounded by hundreds of bottles of wine this private dining space is ideal for all occasions including corporate dinners, birthday celebrations, milestone events and creative meetings.
Price Guide
| Price Type | Price Per Person (Starting From) |
|---|---|
| Day Delegate Package (DDP) | $ 95 |
| Half Day Delegate Package (HDDP) | $ 75 |
| 2 Course Menu | $ 75 |
| 3 Course Menu | $ 90 |
| 3 Hour Canapes | $ 65 |
| 3 Hour Beverage Package | $ 60 |
Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Reviews for Zagame's House Carlton
Georgi
After an extensive stay at this hotel, I can confidently say the entire team went far beyond what I expected to make every single day feel welcoming, comfortable, and genuinely like home. Hospitality is easy to promise, but very difficult to deliver consistently at a high level and this team truly exceeded my already high expectations. A very special thank You to Tania, whose professionalism, dedication, composure, kindness, and incredible work ethic did not go unnoticed. She carries herself with a level of care and responsibility that is exceptionally rare to see. No matter the situation, she handled everything with grace, intelligence, and genuine commitment to the guests’ experience. What impressed me even more was seeing her constantly stepping in to solve problems far outside what most people would reasonably expect from someone in her role. A person with her level of dedication should have the proper supporting staff around her, rather than having to personally deal with operational issues that should already be covered. People like Tania are the backbone of places like this, and her efforts deserve both recognition and appreciation. A raise would honestly be very well deserved. On a personal note to Tania: thank You for Your patience, Your kindness, and for always making me feel genuinely welcomed. People rarely forget how someone made them feel, and Your warmth and dedication made this stay memorable in a way that goes beyond hospitality alone! To the entire staff: thank You for Your professionalism and care throughout my stay. You made this experience truly unforgettable. Huge thanks, Georgi from Italy 🇮🇹 P.S. My apologies for posting this review so late. Exceptional people and experiences still deserve to be acknowledged properly, even if delayed.
Vibey Shine Lana
My husband and I came from rural Victoria to stay in the city for his Christmas work event and we needed something near by to save on travel. We were thrilled with our experience at Zagame's House. The staff were so friendly and helpful on arrival, our room was impressive, very clean and spacious and everything seems to of been thought about and included, that is a rare thing in hotels. We enjoyed the convenient location, the comfortable stay and fresh breakfast before we checked out the following day. We had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners at check out and this was a delightful exchange of conversation connecting and learning about the passion and history of the business and how it stands out from the rest. The staff, accommodation, food and experience overall was amazing but the men behind this beautiful relaxing retreat speaks volumes how they treat guests. Excellent people with good hearts and souls. Book with no doubt you will have a wonderful time and every cent is worth it. Thank you guys, you are the best in the business and we will be back for sure and you treated us like we mattered! Pete and Lana xo
John Carter
Our stay at Zagame’s House was exceptional from start to finish. The location is unbeatable - just steps from the vibrant Lygon Street dining precinct and within easy reach of the free tram and central attractions. The hotel itself is very well presented, with modern, spotless rooms that are spacious, thoughtfully laid out, and incredibly comfortable. The staff were consistently outstanding: warm, professional, and genuinely eager to help. Special thanks to Tania and Mohir (sp?), who made us feel especially welcome. Every interaction, whether at reception, breakfast, or the Lord Lygon restaurant and wine bar, was marked by friendliness and efficiency. Breakfast was a standout - generous, delicious, and served with the same attentive hospitality that defined the rest of our stay. Amenities throughout the hotel were excellent, and the overall atmosphere was charming, stylish, and inviting. In short, every aspect of our visit exceeded expectations. We highly recommend Zagame’s House and will absolutely stay again.
Aathma Shanthi
We had a fantastic experience staying in this hotel the café served amazingly delicious food, and the service was also very good. Truly appreciated the neck Support pillow, the speakers, beautiful toiletries and well insulated windows. Location is also excellent. Close to tram lines. Room service menu was extensive.
Amy Chur-Yee Liu
We came to Melbourne for the F1 with one of our kids (age 5) and really enjoyed staying at Zagame’s house. Previously we’ve stayed more within the CBD but we really enjoyed the slight change of scene! Zagame’s house is easily walkable from free tram stops, the huge Melbourne Central shopping centre and the heart of the CBD. But it was also really cool that it was on Lygon street which really came alive on race night. Full of Supercars and great atmosphere, and a thousand restaurants to choose from. There were also nice shops for young kids like Poppyshop (toy shop) and Readings Kids (kids book shop). There’s also an IGA across the road for all the essentials. It’s a short walk from Melbourne Museum which has a fantastic Children’s gallery that kids under 5 will enjoy for hours. The rooms were lovely…modern and stylish and edgy. Slippers available on request! We were welcomed by truly friendly and personal reception staff like Fiona…it makes such a difference to have a lovely front of house. She took the time to speak to our child. There’s a bar/restaurant on site which makes it super easy. We didn’t eat there but did order a hot chocolate every night which was very nice. We enjoyed the special touches in the room like the Marshall speaker, chocolates in the shape of racing cars and a bag of chippies on the bed. Housekeeping did an excellent job. Our daughter enjoyed the stay so much that when we left, she asked “when can we stay at Zagame’s house again?”. Thanks Zagame’s house for a really lovely family stay. We enjoyed the boutique touch which was pretty special compared to staying at the big chain hotels. Would highly recommend.
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