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Swanston Hall at Melbourne Town Hall


Why you'll love this venue

  • The venue features dramatic 70ft high ceilings and impressive chandeliers, creating a grand and opulent atmosphere that enhances the impact of any event.
  • The Town Hall, completed in 1887 and designed by Joseph Reed and Barnes, is a stunning example of Second Empire architecture, reflecting Melbourne’s rich historical and architectural heritage.
  • Melbourne Town Hall offers a range of elegant and high-end spaces perfect for any event, blending historic charm with modern amenities to provide a luxurious and memorable experience.
Beneath an intricately designed glowing lighting dome, Swanston Hall boasts timber panelling, and rich green tones exuding opulence and finesse. This stunning art deco venue, is the only venue on the Ground Floor. A sizable mezzanine is available for registration, predinner drinks and conference catering. This special event space is directly accessible through a dedicated entrance on Swanston Walk.

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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.


Price Guide

Price TypePrice Per Person (Starting From)
Day Delegate Package (DDP)$ 100
Half Day Delegate Package (HDDP)$ 73
2 Course Menu$ 78
3 Course Menu$ 100
3 Hour Canapes$ 69
3 Hour Beverage Package$ 53

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.


Room Layouts & Capacity

Theatre300
Standing350
Banquet200
Cabaret144

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab$
Coffee / Tea$
External Catering$

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector
Speakers
Stage
TV

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Dance Floor$
External Music or DJ$
Furniture Hire$
Lighting
Restroom
Security$
WiFi

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Katherine Pern

December 9, 2023

My husband and I were recently married at the Melbourne Room, MelbourneTown Hall. We can’t thank the team enough for making our day so special! The room was just incredible! With all it's history, much to my husbands delight, The Beatles were even part of this. The ornate timber carvings throughout the room were so impressive! Spectacular venue for an intimate wedding, highly recommend. Huge thank you to Alexa at Epicure! You were a dream to work with and made the process stress-free.

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Megan B

May 20, 2022

My husband and I were recently married in the Council Chambers at the Melbourne Town Hall. We can’t thank the team enough for making our day so special! The room was just incredible! The beautiful stained-glass windows and ornate timber carvings throughout the room were so impressive! Huge thank you to Alexa at Epicure! You were a dream to work with and made the process stress-free. Megan & Adriano

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Kieran Lang

August 22, 2019

The epicure manager I dealt with was very rude and obnoxious. An all round very unpleasant experience.

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Josh Renehan

April 20, 2019

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Lian Zatial

May 10, 2021


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Melbourne Room

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Venue Hours

Monday01:00am-Midnight
Tuesday01:00am-Midnight
Wednesday01:00am-Midnight
Thursday01:00am-Midnight
Friday01:00am-Midnight
Saturday01:00am-Midnight
Sunday01:00am-Midnight
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

18th Birthday Party21st Birthday Party30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyAGMAwards DinnerBaby ShowerBar MitzvahBirthday PartyBreakfastBridal ShowerBucks PartyChristeningChristmas PartyCocktail PartyConcertConferenceCorporate FunctionCorporate OffsiteCorporate RetreatDinnerEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyExhibitionFunctionGala DinnerHens PartyKids PartyLunchMeetingNetworking EventProduct LaunchSchool FormalSeminarTrade ShowTrainingTrivia NightUniversity BallWeddingWedding CeremonyWorkshop

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