Mercantile Rowing Club
Boathouse 5, Boathouse Drive, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Are you planning a corporate day, training seminar, function, wedding or just a special occasion? With a versatile floor plan that can accommodate up to 120 people standing or 60-80 seated (as well as more personal settings), why not consider Mercantile’s historic club rooms for your next function?Right on the CBD’s river edge, and with train or tram access on our doorstep (not to mention nearby car-parking at the Victorian Arts Centre or Federation Square), beautiful vistas of the Melbourne skyline await you.
Mercantile Rowing Club Function Rooms

Ideal Venue For A Sport Enthusiast
If you love rowing and the ideas produced by the beauty and discipline of the sport, then this club is the place to be. Not just that, this space is an ideal venue for your wedding, corporate, or social event. The venue can accommodate up...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Mercantile Rowing Club?
Events at Mercantile Rowing Club start from 0.
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 Mercantile Rowing Club?
The following types of events can be held at Mercantile Rowing Club:
- Product Launch
- Seminar
- Trivia Night
- Wedding
- Workshop
- Networking Event
- Meeting
- Engagement Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- AGM
- Awards Dinner
- Bar Mitzvah
- Birthday Party
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Corporate Offsite
- End of Financial Year Party
- Function
- Bat Mitzvah
- Corporate Retreat
- Hens Night
- Bridal shower
- Bucks Night
- Training
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Mercantile Rowing Club is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Mercantile Rowing Club is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Mercantile Rowing Club 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 Mercantile Rowing Club?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Mercantile Rowing Club:
- 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 Mercantile Rowing Club?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Mercantile Rowing Club 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 Mercantile Rowing Club 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 Mercantile Rowing Club 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 Mercantile Rowing Club 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.