Ellora St Kilda
1 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Why you'll love Ellora St Kilda
- Features spectacular views over Port Phillip Bay.
- Offers indulging food and drink menus and flexible catering options.
- Blank canvass venue offering a large dedicated function space operating in two levels for any occasion.
Ellora St Kilda offers you an opportunity to host a stylish function. Located in St Kilda, known as Melbourne’s seaside playground. Ellora has one of Melbourne's largest event space terraces and is perfect for sipping cocktails and watching the sunset. Ellora is located on the corner of the iconic Fitzroy Street Esplanade, boasting spectacular uninterrupted views of Port Phillip Bay, a stunning backdrop for any occasion. Designed for flexibility, the venue is a blank canvas style set over two levels with plenty of space for seated or cocktail events.
Ellora gives you the freedom to bring your own caterer. There is also in-house catering where their extensive range of food offerings are designed to suit a wide range of tastes and preferences. Whether you’re spoiling your guests with canapés, banquet, buffet or a 4-course meal, our highly-skilled food service team will provide a wonderful dining experience.
Ellora St Kilda Function Rooms

Ellora - Ground Floor Ocean View Exclusive Space
Ground Flood with Ocean View Located in St Kilda, known as Melbourne’s seaside playground on the corner of the iconic Fitzroy Street Esplanade, boasting spectacular uninterrupted views of Port Phillip Bay a stunning backdrop for any occasio...

Ellora - Top Floor Rooftop Ocean View Room
Uninterrupted spectacular ocean views of Port Phillip Bay & Catini Gardens this 400 capacity function space with a 150 capacity on the terrace in the heart of St Kilda with two separate event spaces – combine both or choose the one which su...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Ellora?
Events at Ellora start from 1000.00.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Ellora?
The following types of events can be held at Ellora:
- Corporate Offsite
- Conference
- Bucks Night
- AGM
- 21st Birthday Party
- University Ball
- School Formal
- Meeting
- Cocktail Party
- Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Function
- Networking Event
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- Awards Dinner
- Christening
- End of Financial Year Party
- Gala Dinner
- Product Launch
- Bar Mitzvah
- Christmas Party
- Hens Night
- Engagement Party
- Corporate Function
- Trivia Night
- Workshop
- Wedding
- Seminar
- Trade Show
- Baby shower
- Bridal shower
- Ceremony
- Bat Mitzvah
- Corporate Retreat
- Exhibition
- Executive Retreat
- Private Dining
- Residential Conference
- Training
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Ellora is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Ellora is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Ellora is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Ellora?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Ellora:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- External Catering
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
- BYO Drinks
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Ellora?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Ellora and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Ellora to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Ellora to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Ellora if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.
Where is Ellora St Kilda located?
It is located at 1 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia.
Why should I have my next event at Ellora St Kilda?
Designed for flexibility, this luxurious venue is a semi blank canvas style set over two levels with plenty of space for seated or cocktail events. Ellora boasts spectacular and uninterrupted views of Port Phillip Bay which is a stunning backdrop for any occasion. They have two separate event spaces that can either be hired separately or combined.
They offer a range of services and facilities to ensure your event is a success including:
- A team of dedicated event specialists
- Onsite car parking
- Complimentary WiFi
- Audiovisual equipment
- Flexible event spaces
- A range of food and beverage packages
- A dance floor
To learn more, Ellora St Kilda team or one of our VenueNow Event Booking Experts will be more than happy to assist you.
What is the capacity of this event space?
The capacity for the two spaces is 150 for a seated dinner and 300 for a cocktail event.
What are the trading hours?
Monday - Wednesday: CLOSED, Available to Book
Thursday - Friday: 3:30 pm until late
Saturday - Sunday: 2 pm until late