Rydges Melbourne
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- 500 Max Attendees
- 23.4 km from Airport 15 miles from Airport
- 15 Event Rooms
- 370 Accomm. Rooms
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Description
Looking for a modern meeting venue in Melbourne? Look no further than the newly refurbished Rydges Melbourne, now one of the city’s largest conference and events venue. With eleven flexible spaces spanning 1500sqm across two levels, every element of the property has been transformed with the best-in-market sound, lighting and music systems.
Featuring a brand-new...
Looking for a modern meeting venue in Melbourne? Look no further than the newly refurbished Rydges Melbourne, now one of the city’s largest conference and events venue. With eleven flexible spaces spanning 1500sqm across two levels, every element of the property has been transformed with the best-in-market sound, lighting and music systems.
Featuring a brand-new state-of-the-art Centre Stage function room and an expansive Rooftop Terrace overlooking Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown, the possibilities are endless. Refreshingly local in design, the modern rooms offer three different accommodation types including rooms, suites and apartments.
Events at Rydges Melbourne are not just a space – but the ultimate event experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we have an incredible rooftop terrace space on level two, overlooking Her Majesty's Theatre, the gateway to Chinatown with Melbourne skyline views. The space is connected to interior event rooms and is suitable for cocktail parties for up to 360 guests.
The Bossley Private Dining Room is separated from the main dining room by our glass wine cellar and heavy, velvet curtains.
The space holds up to 36 people for sit down dinners and offers views out on to Little Bourke Street and across to the stunning Her Majesty's Theatre.
Connected to this is little Bossley, with a spectacular marble installation, ideal for high-top dining for up to 12 guests, a cocktail event, afternoon tea or pre or post dinner cocktails. The marble installation features a natural wood section ideal for shaking cocktails, an abundant cheese and charcuterie board, afternoon tea or for dessert.
Go to www.bossley.com.au/private-dining/
The space holds up to 36 people for sit down dinners and offers views out on to Little Bourke Street and across to the stunning Her Majesty's Theatre.
Connected to this is little Bossley, with a spectacular marble installation, ideal for high-top dining for up to 12 guests, a cocktail event, afternoon tea or pre or post dinner cocktails. The marble installation features a natural wood section ideal for shaking cocktails, an abundant cheese and charcuterie board, afternoon tea or for dessert.
Go to www.bossley.com.au/private-dining/
Meeting Place features an abundance of natural light across the west facing facade.
Natural light is also a feature of the Terrace Rooms, each of which include double doors to the incredible outdoor terrace.
Centre Stage, the largest space, is connected by 4 double doors to its own private bar area, over looking Exhibition Street and offering natural light in this space.
Natural light is also a feature of the Terrace Rooms, each of which include double doors to the incredible outdoor terrace.
Centre Stage, the largest space, is connected by 4 double doors to its own private bar area, over looking Exhibition Street and offering natural light in this space.
Event Rooms
Event Room Layouts
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Centre Stage
495m²
5328ft²
(16.01m x 24.42m)
(53ft x 80ft)
500
279
-
248
-
340
500
-
-
Meeting Place
332m²
3574ft²
(10.395m x 27.505m)
(34ft x 90ft)
295
88
-
192
-
240
300
-
-
Meeting Place 1 and 2
166m²
1787ft²
(10.395m x 13.63m)
(34ft x 45ft)
168
40
-
96
-
110
140
-
-
Meeting Place 2 and 3
166m²
1787ft²
(10.4m x 13.73m)
(34ft x 45ft)
168
40
-
96
-
110
140
-
-
Meeting Place 3 and 4
166m²
1787ft²
(10.4m x 13.63m)
(34ft x 45ft)
168
40
-
96
-
120
140
-
-
Meeting Place 1 - 3
249m²
2680ft²
(10.395m x 20.495m)
(34ft x 67ft)
235
72
-
144
-
170
240
-
-
Meeting Place 2 - 4
249m²
2680ft²
(10.395m x 20.74m)
(34ft x 68ft)
235
72
-
144
-
170
240
-
-
Meeting Place 1
83m²
893ft²
(10.395m x 6.765m)
(34ft x 22ft)
75
24
20
48
-
50
80
30
-
Meeting Place 2
83m²
893ft²
(10.395m x 6.865m)
(34ft x 23ft)
80
24
20
48
-
60
80
30
-
Meeting Place 3
83m²
893ft²
(10.395m x 6.865m)
(34ft x 23ft)
80
24
20
48
-
60
80
30
-
Meeting Place 4
83m²
893ft²
(10.395m x 7.01m)
(34ft x 23ft)
75
24
20
48
-
50
80
30
-
Terrace
143m²
1539ft²
(5.66m x 22.075m)
(19ft x 72ft)
-
-
-
-
-
56
130
-
-
Terrace 2
43m²
463ft²
(5.66m x 7.35m)
(19ft x 24ft)
-
-
-
-
20
-
40
20
-
Terrace 3
43m²
463ft²
(5.66m x 7.43m)
(19ft x 24ft)
-
-
-
-
20
-
40
20
-
Terrace 1 and 2
100m²
1076ft²
(13.2m x 7.35m)
(43ft x 24ft)
-
-
-
-
36
36
60
-
-
Terrace 2 and 3
86m²
926ft²
(13.2m x 7.35m)
(43ft x 24ft)
-
-
-
-
36
36
70
-
-
Terrace 1- 3 + Terrace Rooftop
603m²
6491ft²
(44.95m x 14.36m)
(147ft x 47ft)
-
-
-
-
-
-
360
-
-
Terrace 1
57m²
614ft²
(7.545m x 7.295m)
(25ft x 24ft)
-
-
-
-
22
-
50
30
-
Rooftop Pool
233m²
2508ft²
-
-
-
-
-
-
80
-
-
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Centre Stage495m² (16.01m x 24.42m)
500
279
-
248
-
340
500
-
-
Meeting Place332m² (10.395m x 27.505m)
295
88
-
192
-
240
300
-
-
Meeting Place 1 and 2166m² (10.395m x 13.63m)
168
40
-
96
-
110
140
-
-
Meeting Place 2 and 3166m² (10.4m x 13.73m)
168
40
-
96
-
110
140
-
-
Meeting Place 3 and 4166m² (10.4m x 13.63m)
168
40
-
96
-
120
140
-
-
Meeting Place 1 - 3249m² (10.395m x 20.495m)
235
72
-
144
-
170
240
-
-
Meeting Place 2 - 4249m² (10.395m x 20.74m)
235
72
-
144
-
170
240
-
-
Meeting Place 183m² (10.395m x 6.765m)
75
24
20
48
-
50
80
30
-
Meeting Place 283m² (10.395m x 6.865m)
80
24
20
48
-
60
80
30
-
Meeting Place 383m² (10.395m x 6.865m)
80
24
20
48
-
60
80
30
-
Meeting Place 483m² (10.395m x 7.01m)
75
24
20
48
-
50
80
30
-
Terrace143m² (5.66m x 22.075m)
-
-
-
-
-
56
130
-
-
Terrace 243m² (5.66m x 7.35m)
-
-
-
-
20
-
40
20
-
Terrace 343m² (5.66m x 7.43m)
-
-
-
-
20
-
40
20
-
Terrace 1 and 2100m² (13.2m x 7.35m)
-
-
-
-
36
36
60
-
-
Terrace 2 and 386m² (13.2m x 7.35m)
-
-
-
-
36
36
70
-
-
Terrace 1- 3 + Terrace Rooftop603m² (44.95m x 14.36m)
-
-
-
-
-
-
360
-
-
Terrace 157m² (7.545m x 7.295m)
-
-
-
-
22
-
50
30
-
Rooftop Pool233m²
-
-
-
-
-
-
80
-
-
Packages
Three Course Dinner - 4 Hour Duration
Hold your Christmas or end-of-year celebration at Rydges Melbourne and get ready for an extraordinary experience! Our gift to you? Book before 15th October and we'll throw in complimentary welcome cocktails for your event and a David Jones voucher, and for those extra grand events, we will add a complimentary DJ. Minimum spends apply, so let's make it grand! Festive Offer: $15,000 - $19,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $500 David Jones voucher $20,000 - $29,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $750 David Jones voucher $30,000 + Welcome cocktail on arrival and 5-hour DJ for your event, plus $1,000 David Jones voucher Embrace the festive spirit at Rydges Melbourne and take your celebrations to new heights in our expansive 1500sqm of indoor and outdoor event spaces. Picture the elegant Centre Stage, boasting soaring 7-meter high ceilings, perfect for glamorous galas and stylish cocktail events. Or envision the picturesque Rooftop Terrace, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Her Majesty's Theatre and Chinatown, adorned with vibrant red lanterns. Our venues are designed to create magical end-of-year celebrations that will leave a lasting impression. Let our passionate and experienced team help you create the perfect end-of-year celebration, Christmas lunch, or New Year's Gala Ball, backed by our signature refreshingly local service. Minimum spends apply. Available for new events booked before 15th October 2023 and held between 15th November to 24th December.
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), Entrée, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic, Dessert and Tea & Coffee.
A$157
per person
5 Hour Canape Package
Hold your Christmas or end-of-year celebration at Rydges Melbourne and get ready for an extraordinary experience! Our gift to you? Book before 15th October and we'll throw in complimentary welcome cocktails for your event and a David Jones voucher, and for those extra grand events, we will add a complimentary DJ. Minimum spends apply, so let's make it grand! Festive Offer: $15,000 - $19,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $500 David Jones voucher $20,000 - $29,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $750 David Jones voucher $30,000 + Welcome cocktail on arrival and 5-hour DJ for your event, plus $1,000 David Jones voucher Embrace the festive spirit at Rydges Melbourne and take your celebrations to new heights in our expansive 1500sqm of indoor and outdoor event spaces. Picture the elegant Centre Stage, boasting soaring 7-meter high ceilings, perfect for glamorous galas and stylish cocktail events. Or envision the picturesque Rooftop Terrace, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Her Majesty's Theatre and Chinatown, adorned with vibrant red lanterns. Our venues are designed to create magical end-of-year celebrations that will leave a lasting impression. Let our passionate and experienced team help you create the perfect end-of-year celebration, Christmas lunch, or New Year's Gala Ball, backed by our signature refreshingly local service. Minimum spends apply. Available for new events booked before 15th October 2023 and held between 15th November to 24th December.
12 canapes, 3 Substantials & 1 Dessert canape. Client to select 6 canapes, 3 substantial & 1 dessert. 5-Hour Deluxe Beverage Package
A$152
per person
4 Hour Canape Package
Hold your Christmas or end-of-year celebration at Rydges Melbourne and get ready for an extraordinary experience! Our gift to you? Book before 15th October and we'll throw in complimentary welcome cocktails for your event and a David Jones voucher, and for those extra grand events, we will add a complimentary DJ. Minimum spends apply, so let's make it grand! Festive Offer: $15,000 - $19,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $500 David Jones voucher $20,000 - $29,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $750 David Jones voucher $30,000 + Welcome cocktail on arrival and 5-hour DJ for your event, plus $1,000 David Jones voucher Embrace the festive spirit at Rydges Melbourne and take your celebrations to new heights in our expansive 1500sqm of indoor and outdoor event spaces. Picture the elegant Centre Stage, boasting soaring 7-meter high ceilings, perfect for glamorous galas and stylish cocktail events. Or envision the picturesque Rooftop Terrace, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Her Majesty's Theatre and Chinatown, adorned with vibrant red lanterns. Our venues are designed to create magical end-of-year celebrations that will leave a lasting impression. Let our passionate and experienced team help you create the perfect end-of-year celebration, Christmas lunch, or New Year's Gala Ball, backed by our signature refreshingly local service. Minimum spends apply. Available for new events booked before 15th October 2023 and held between 15th November to 24th December.
10 canapes (5 items to be selected) & 3 Substantial's. 4 Hour Deluxe Beverage Package
A$137
per person
4 Hour Canape Package
10 Canapes & 3 Substantials. Client to select 5 canapes & 3 substantials. 4-Hour Deluxe Beverage Package
A$137
per person
Two Course Lunch - 3 Hour Duration
Entrée or Dessert, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic and Tea & Coffee. Inclusive of beer, wine and soft drinks. Service for 3 hours.
A$115
per person
Three Course Lunch - 3 Hour Duration
Entrée, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic, Dessert and served with Tea & Coffee. Inclusive of beer, wine and soft drinks. Service for 3 hours.
A$120
per person
Three Course Dinner - 4 Hour Duration
Hold your Christmas or end-of-year celebration at Rydges Melbourne and get ready for an extraordinary experience! Our gift to you? Book before 15th October and we'll throw in complimentary welcome cocktails for your event and a David Jones voucher, and for those extra grand events, we will add a complimentary DJ. Minimum spends apply, so let's make it grand! Festive Offer: $15,000 - $19,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $500 David Jones voucher $20,000 - $29,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $750 David Jones voucher $30,000 + Welcome cocktail on arrival and 5-hour DJ for your event, plus $1,000 David Jones voucher Embrace the festive spirit at Rydges Melbourne and take your celebrations to new heights in our expansive 1500sqm of indoor and outdoor event spaces. Picture the elegant Centre Stage, boasting soaring 7-meter high ceilings, perfect for glamorous galas and stylish cocktail events. Or envision the picturesque Rooftop Terrace, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Her Majesty's Theatre and Chinatown, adorned with vibrant red lanterns. Our venues are designed to create magical end-of-year celebrations that will leave a lasting impression. Let our passionate and experienced team help you create the perfect end-of-year celebration, Christmas lunch, or New Year's Gala Ball, backed by our signature refreshingly local service. Minimum spends apply. Available for new events booked before 15th October 2023 and held between 15th November to 24th December.
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), Entrée, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic, Dessert and Tea & Coffee.
A$157
per person
5 Hour Canape Package
Hold your Christmas or end-of-year celebration at Rydges Melbourne and get ready for an extraordinary experience! Our gift to you? Book before 15th October and we'll throw in complimentary welcome cocktails for your event and a David Jones voucher, and for those extra grand events, we will add a complimentary DJ. Minimum spends apply, so let's make it grand! Festive Offer: $15,000 - $19,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $500 David Jones voucher $20,000 - $29,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $750 David Jones voucher $30,000 + Welcome cocktail on arrival and 5-hour DJ for your event, plus $1,000 David Jones voucher Embrace the festive spirit at Rydges Melbourne and take your celebrations to new heights in our expansive 1500sqm of indoor and outdoor event spaces. Picture the elegant Centre Stage, boasting soaring 7-meter high ceilings, perfect for glamorous galas and stylish cocktail events. Or envision the picturesque Rooftop Terrace, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Her Majesty's Theatre and Chinatown, adorned with vibrant red lanterns. Our venues are designed to create magical end-of-year celebrations that will leave a lasting impression. Let our passionate and experienced team help you create the perfect end-of-year celebration, Christmas lunch, or New Year's Gala Ball, backed by our signature refreshingly local service. Minimum spends apply. Available for new events booked before 15th October 2023 and held between 15th November to 24th December.
12 canapes, 3 Substantials & 1 Dessert canape. Client to select 6 canapes, 3 substantial & 1 dessert. 5-Hour Deluxe Beverage Package
A$152
per person
4 Hour Canape Package
Hold your Christmas or end-of-year celebration at Rydges Melbourne and get ready for an extraordinary experience! Our gift to you? Book before 15th October and we'll throw in complimentary welcome cocktails for your event and a David Jones voucher, and for those extra grand events, we will add a complimentary DJ. Minimum spends apply, so let's make it grand! Festive Offer: $15,000 - $19,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $500 David Jones voucher $20,000 - $29,999 - Welcome cocktail on arrival for your event, plus $750 David Jones voucher $30,000 + Welcome cocktail on arrival and 5-hour DJ for your event, plus $1,000 David Jones voucher Embrace the festive spirit at Rydges Melbourne and take your celebrations to new heights in our expansive 1500sqm of indoor and outdoor event spaces. Picture the elegant Centre Stage, boasting soaring 7-meter high ceilings, perfect for glamorous galas and stylish cocktail events. Or envision the picturesque Rooftop Terrace, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Her Majesty's Theatre and Chinatown, adorned with vibrant red lanterns. Our venues are designed to create magical end-of-year celebrations that will leave a lasting impression. Let our passionate and experienced team help you create the perfect end-of-year celebration, Christmas lunch, or New Year's Gala Ball, backed by our signature refreshingly local service. Minimum spends apply. Available for new events booked before 15th October 2023 and held between 15th November to 24th December.
10 canapes (5 items to be selected) & 3 Substantial's. 4 Hour Deluxe Beverage Package
A$137
per person
4 Hour Canape Package
10 Canapes & 3 Substantials. Client to select 5 canapes & 3 substantials. 4-Hour Deluxe Beverage Package
A$137
per person
Two Course Lunch - 3 Hour Duration
Entrée or Dessert, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic and Tea & Coffee. Inclusive of beer, wine and soft drinks. Service for 3 hours.
A$115
per person
Three Course Lunch - 3 Hour Duration
Entrée, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic, Dessert and served with Tea & Coffee. Inclusive of beer, wine and soft drinks. Service for 3 hours.
A$120
per person
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