The General Assembly
Why you'll love The General Assembly
- Diverse indoor/outdoor versatile function spaces with a unique backdrop for any occasion, river and city views.
- Live entertainments and other fun activities in the venue.
- Great selection of food and drinks.
Experience the essence of Melbourne without navigating your way through confusing back streets and alleyways at The General Assembly. If Melbourne’s weather is living up to its reputation, fear not because The General Assembly caters to four seasons in a day.
Peruse the delicious menu which offers Melbourne’s latest food trends, while you sample a huge range of drinks and listen to local acoustic artists. Don’t leave without checking out the street art installations around the venue which mirror Melbourne’s hidden laneways.
With live acoustic music on the weekends, street art adorning the walls and walls that open up wide in the summer months to let the fresh air in, this venue is a good choice for your next Friday night out.
Positioned on South Wharf Promenade, neighbouring the Pan Pacific Hotel and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The General Assembly is a 5-minute walk from the Crown/Southbank precinct and provides easy access to the DFO shopping centre.
The General Assembly Function Rooms
Bridge Terrace
Offering a purely private and relaxed indoor / outdoor atmosphere with stunning river and city views, Bridge Terrace is perfect for year round entertainment. This versatile space caters to both stand-up or sit-down events, featuring exclusi...
Green House
With lush greenery, city skyline views and a feature wall overlooking the historic Polly Woodside sailing ship, this secluded indoor section and outdoor deck is the perfect space for intimate cocktail events. The overhead heaters and awning...
Half Venue Hire
Located a stone’s throw from the CBD, next door to the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre and with impressive city skyline and riverfront views. We have a mix of indoor and sheltered outdoor areas that can accommodate a variety of d...
Exclusive Hire
A warm, inviting indoor and outdoor beer house right on the Yarra River with views flowing to the city skyline. Specialising in heritage, premium CUB and guest beers, there's an extensive variety of 17 draught beers on tap and is also one o...
Chandelier Bar
Featuring a vertical 4 x 4 metre beer bottle chandelier, this diverse indoor/outdoor function space transforms perfectly for year round events. Boasting the perfect unique backdrop for any occasion with river and city views. Chandelier Bar ...
Laneway
An intimate, relaxed indoor atmosphere showcasing our Melbourne laneway inspired street art with beautiful hanging Edison lights and wood panelled walls. Offering both seated and stand up functions, this versatile space has flexible furnitu...
Riverside Terrace
Offering a purely private and relaxed indoor / outdoor atmosphere with stunning river and city views, Riverside is perfect for year round entertainment. This versatile space caters to both stand-up or sit-down events, featuring its very own...