Meat Market North Melbourne
5 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
Meat Market is a historic building in Melbourne that has been converted into a venue hire space for all kinds of events. With five art spaces to rent, it holds events ranging from pop up art galleries and exhibitions to circus performances and dance classes. The venue has even served as a space for fashion shows, photography exhibitions and corporate events, and more. Featuring original cobblestone floors, period fretwork, stone arches and a captivating barrel-vaulted ceiling, book a quintessentially Melbourne event space for your next event. Effortlessly straddling historic and contemporary elements, Meat Market’s team can tailor a package to suit your needs. Meat Market is one of Melbourne’s most flexible venues for hire. Perfect for a range of events from performance spaces, exhibition spaces and small group meetings to rehearsal spaces and meetings. The venue is versatile, so no matter what your event needs, Meat Market will have something that will suit you! One half of the Main Pavilion, the Flat Floor Pavilion is a versatile event and performing arts space. With a capacity of up to 440 people, the elegant and open space features seven lighting bars over a flat sprung floor, three-phase power and climate control. With a multitude of configurations, the space is ideal for theatre productions, sit down meals, functions, performances, creative productions and markets. Combination of hire of both the Flat Floor and Cobblestone Pavilions for the full reign of the entire Pavilion space with a capacity of 850 people. With five dedicated spaces, Meat Market can accommodate a variety of functions. We welcome artists, organisations, companies, individuals, and groups. Book your Melbourne venue hire with Meat Market!
Meat Market North Melbourne Function Rooms

Flat Floor Pavilion
A versatile and adaptable event and performing arts space. With an exquisite interior echoing the venue’s historic significance, the space can be configured to suit everything from theatre productions to conferences and sit down meals. The ...

Cobblestone Pavilion
The venue boasts natural light with blackout capabilities, seven lighting bars over a flat sprung floor, three-phase power, and climate control. Featuring a captivating barrel-vaulted ceiling and an open space free of pillars, that transfo...

Meat Market Stables
With concrete floors, high ceilings, original brick, white walls, and large windows allowing natural light to flood through, this is a unique open and functional warehouse-style venue for hire in Melbourne. This can be used as a rehearsal s...

Meeting Room
A functional and flexible small group space is ideal for quiet rehearsals, meetings, conferences, training, classes, and more. With a data projector, climate control, whiteboard, kitchenette access, trestle cables, chairs, and a capacity of...

Old Cafe
Accessed using the stairs within the venue, can be used as both a standalone space suitable for small groups or coupled with hire of the Cobblestone Pavilion. As a fully carpeted space with natural light and heating, this is ideal for use ...

Main Pavilion
A versatile and adaptable event and performing arts space. With an exquisite interior echoing the venue’s historic significance, the space can be configured to suit everything from theatre productions to conferences and sit down meals. The ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Meat Market?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Meat Market:
- External Catering
- 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 Meat Market Melbourne?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Meat Market 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 Meat Market 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 Meat Market 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 Meat Market if you book via us.
I have more questions about the Meat Market North Melbourne venue hire. 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.
How do I find out if Meat Market is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Meat Market 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 type of events can be hosted at Meat Market?
The following types of events can be held at Meat Market:
- Seminar
- Trade Show
- University Ball
- Wedding
- Workshop
- School Formal
- Product Launch
- Networking Event
- Meeting
- 50th Birthday Party
- AGM
- Awards Dinner
- Bar Mitzvah
- Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- Corporate Offsite
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Gala Dinner
- Conference
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
- Ceremony
- Training
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Meat Market is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How much does an event cost at Meat Market?
Please enquire for pricing and availability.
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 is the location of the Meat Market in North Melbourne?
It is located at 5 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia.
How do you get to the Meat Market Blackwood Street North Melbourne?
Tram
Tram 19 – Alight at Haymarket (stop #9)
Trams 58 and 59 – Alight at Royal Melbourne Hospital (stop #14)
Train
Flagstaff Station – 15-minute walk
Melbourne Central Station – 15-minute walk
North Melbourne Station – 20-minute walk
Bus
Bus 402 – Courtney/Wreckyn St stop
Bus 401 and 403 – Royal Melbourne Hospital stop
Does Meat Market have on-site parking?
Meat Market suggests you take the public transportation option when visiting their venue. They have no parking available on site and it is difficult to find metered spots nearby.
What are the different venue spaces for hire at Meat Market North Melbourne VIC?
An iconic heritage-listed building, Meat Market has been restored as an events space perfect for your next gathering. Meat Market offers various spaces, ideal for corporate events and conferences, product launches and exhibitions and social occasions. It is a fully-equipped event space with exposed brick walls and large windows that fill the space with natural light. Spaces at Meat Market features exposed timber beams across the ceiling, original concrete floors and exposed air ducts throughout. With the capacity for up to 600 guests for a seated dinner, the Meat Market is a rare find.
Learn more about the different event spaces below:
Main Pavilion - Flat Floor
The Flat Floor Pavilion is a versatile and adaptable event space that can be configured to suit everything from theatre productions, conferences or sit down meals. The interior has natural light with blackout capabilities as well as three-phase power and climate control ensuring your next big thing will go off without a hitch!
Main Pavilion - Cobblestone
Pairing vintage charm with modern amenities, the Meat Market’s Cobblestone Pavilion is a spacious and versatile space that can accommodate up to 600 people. The original cobbles are still on display in this historical landmark's flooring while unique period details add an additional layer of uniqueness for every event held here!
Stables
With high ceilings and large windows, the Meat Market’s Stables is an excellent venue for events. The concrete floors give it that warehouse feels without being too commercial or overwhelming to guests with their modern design aesthetic in mind! It is especially ideal for theatre seasons and exhibitions.
Meeting Room
The Meeting Room is the perfect venue for quiet rehearsals, meetings or conference sessions. It offers AV equipment, whiteboards and projectors in addition to climate control so that you can get your work done efficiently without having any distractions around! With a capacity of 70 in theatre style, Meat Market’s team can configure the space to suit your needs.
Old Cafe
The Old Cafe, located within the cobblestone side of Main Pavilion can serve as both a standalone space for small groups or coupled with hire from our other venues. This fully carpeted and naturally lit room has natural heating which makes it an ideal production office/dressing area before your performance!