O Brien Icehouse
105 Pearl River Road, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
O Brien Icehouse is an all-ages ice skating rink, open seven days a week and equipped with two rinks. Aside from the Australian Ice Hockey League games and school holiday activities for which the venue is so readily known, O'Brien Group Arena also offers booking options for a myriad of different events. Think birthdays, school trips, or other parties with the kids. Additionally, O'Brien Group Arena also makes for a unique space in which to host a team bonding event or an office end of year celebration. Or a session learning how to skate, for that matter.
O Brien Icehouse Function Rooms

Ice Skating Birthday Party
If you're looking for one of the coolest kids' birthday party venues Melbourne has to offer, this place has got you covered. This world-class skating arena is one of the best kid's party venues that Melbourne families can enjoy. While a col...

The VIP Rink Side
Watch as the battle on ice unfolds mere inches away from the best seats in the Arena. Enjoy unlimited drinks and North American canapés, all included with your VIP AIHL experience. INCLUSIONS: Ticket to rink side box standard alcoholic/no...

The Famous St Moritz Bar
The Arena's premier function space holds crowds of up to 500 guests with plenty of flexibility to create the perfect space for your event. The St Moritz Bar is open during all AIHL games, special events, and exclusively upon request for ev...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at O'Brien Icehouse?
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 type of events can be hosted at O'Brien Icehouse?
The following types of events can be held at O'Brien Icehouse:
- Bucks Night
- Hens Night
- Product Launch
- Trivia Night
- 40th Birthday Party
- Corporate Offsite
- Christmas Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Function
- Bar Mitzvah
- Meeting
- Trade Show
- Seminar
- Networking Event
- AGM
- University Ball
- Workshop
- Awards Dinner
- Cocktail Party
- Christening
- Engagement Party
- Wedding
- Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Bat Mitzvah
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bridal shower
- Corporate Retreat
- Gala Dinner
- Private Dining
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if O Brien Icehouse is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if O'Brien Icehouse is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if O Brien Icehouse 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 O Brien Icehouse?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at O Brien Icehouse:
- Filtered Water
- 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 Icehouse Melbourne?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Icehouse Melbourne 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 Icehouse Melbourne 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 Icehouse Melbourne 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 Icehouse Melbourne 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.