Higher Ground
650 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Higher Ground Function Rooms

Exclusive Event Space with High Ceilings and Natural Light
With a central location at the Spencer Street end of Little Bourke, This event space calls home to a heritage listed 1890’s former power station. The space is unique and flexible and can be set in multiple arrangements to create a truly di...

Lower Loft within Heritage-Listed Powerhouse
With a central location at the Spencer Street end of Little Bourke, This event space calls home to a heritage listed 1890’s former power station. The extraordinary space encompasses six connected levels that effortlessly wrap around the per...

Upper Loft within Heritage-Listed Powerhouse
With a central location at the Spencer Street end of Little Bourke, This event space calls home to a heritage listed 1890’s former power station. The extraordinary space encompasses six connected levels that effortlessly wrap around the per...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Higher Ground?
Events at Higher Ground 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 Higher Ground?
The following types of events can be held at Higher Ground:
- Awards Dinner
- Bar Mitzvah
- Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- Corporate Offsite
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Meeting
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- Wedding
- 21st Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Gala Dinner
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
- Ceremony
- Private Dining
- Trade Show
- Hens Night
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bridal shower
- Bucks Night
- Christening
- Seminar
- Training
- Workshop
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Higher Ground is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Higher Ground is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Higher Ground 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 Higher Ground?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Higher Ground:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
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 Higher Ground?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Higher Ground 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 Higher Ground 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 Higher Ground 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 Higher Ground 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.