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Iconic Portico Room & Balcony at Melbourne Town Hall


Why you'll love this venue

  • Historic venue with multiple impressive, majestic and glamorous function spaces that can cater any type of events from small to large or in between.
  • Offers amazing food and drink menus that comes from local source and are prepared by award winning chefs.
  • Conveniently located in the heart of the city with many major attractions nearby, hotels and restaurants.
The balcony of the Portico Room is the ultimate cocktail party space. The famous Portico Balcony is perched over Swanston Walk. The aesthetic marble floor and ornate stonework produce a remarkable indoor/outdoor space, from which guests can view the Arts Centre spire framed between Flinders Street Station and St Paul’s Cathedral. Rich with historical associations, this is one of Melbourne’s signature locations.

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Packages, Menus & Offers

Please note, that pricing and inclusions 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.


Room Layouts & Capacity

Boardroom20
Theatre40
Classroom16
Standing120
U Shape20
Banquet50
Cabaret24

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab$
Coffee / Tea$
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering$

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector
Speakers
Stage

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Air Con
Dance Floor
External Music or DJ
Natural light
Outdoor Space
Restroom
Smoking Area
WiFi

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Frank S

October 29, 2023

Melbourne Town Hall is a City Landmark and justifiably so. Outside it's a rather sombre bluestone building with a grand edifice. Inside represents the grandeur and optimism of the goldrush era. Grand and opulent without being over the top, the wide marble staircase leads into a gorgeous foyer/prefunction area with ornate polished copper and glass doorways and stained glass windows. The main hall is massively high with a detailed ceiling and a polished wooden floor flanked at one end by a huge raised stage and surrounded by a higher level balcony. Staff from the contract caterers when I've attended have always been super helpful. It's not the easiest venue to get to as parking in the city is always expensive and not always available/booked out. But it's definitely worth while attending a function in such a beautiful and historic building.

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Hash Khan

January 21, 2024

Melbourne Town Hall is a great place specially during the month of December when the city council displays this historical building with some of the great lighting.

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Jai ganesh

November 1, 2023

Iconic building located in CBD Melbourne.. build in 19 th century stands magnificent after 100 s of years.. candle light orchestra is famous here.

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Parul Goel

January 14, 2024

Stunning flowers and decor. A very vibrant and happy place to be at

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Sam Keir

February 16, 2024

Such a beautiful old building! Can hire rooms for functions, been here for a 40th that was on the balcony so we could look out to everything happening on Swanston Street. Felt like a Beatle! Also been here for Comedy Festival performances held in the main hall and an upstairs room. Flower display outside always beautiful and Xmas decorations and lights also always lovely. Worth having a look if haven't. 20.8 as part of tour opposite could look down on Town Hall and also has great view of clock. Beautiful flowers as always on display. 16.2.24 love the produce they're growing, looks great and great initiative.


Venue Hours

Sunday-Saturday08:00am-12:00am
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyAGMAwards DinnerBar MitzvahBirthday PartyBreakfastChristeningChristmas PartyCocktail PartyConferenceCorporate FunctionCorporate OffsiteDinnerEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyFunctionGala DinnerMeetingNetworking EventProduct LaunchSchool FormalSeminarTrade ShowTrivia NightUniversity BallWeddingWedding CeremonyWorkshop