The Old Observatory

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Birdwood Ave, South Yarra, VIC, 3141

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Standing
100
Seated
70

About The Old Observatory


Located at the heritage listed Old Observatory Building within the elegant surrounds of the Royal Botanic Gradens, Blakes Feast will accommodate all of your event requirements, providing exquisite tailored meals.

EASTERN TRANSIT ROOM

With stunning 20 foot ceilings and baroque windows at either end, the eastern transit room is a flexible event space for wedding ceremonies, seated dinners, cocktail events and corporate workshops. Conveniently located next to the visitors centre at the Royal Botanic Gardens, the space can accommodate up to 70 guests for a seated event or 100 for stand up. The eastern transit room has a dedicated external entrance and adjoining green room available upon request.

THE ELLERY SUITE

With two included break out spaces and an outdoor courtyard space, the Ellery suite is ideal for cocktail events of up to 60 guests or a corporate seated group of up to 30. Alongside a flexible floorplan, the Ellery suite has abundant natural light and is located in a quiet pocket of the building, with its own dedicated entrance.

THE BARRACHI ROOM

Positioned adjacent to the Eastern Transit Room, the Barrachi Suite is the perfect space for intimate dinners and small board meetings. The space is also available as a break out area or bar station for the ETR.

Venue Capacity

Room Board Room U-Shape Classroom Theatre Cabaret Banquet Cocktail
Eastern Transit Room404040805070100
Ellery Suite30253050303060
Barrachi Room201520142020
Room Board Room U-Shape Classroom Theatre Cabaret Banquet Cocktail
Eastern Transit Room404040805070100
Ellery Suite30253050303060
Barrachi Room201520142020

Venue Features

  • Cafe
  • AV system
  • Disabled access
  • Parking Off site
  • Accommodation off-site nearby
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • Public Transport

Function Rooms — The Old Observatory

  • Eastern Transit Room

    Eastern Transit Room

    Stunning 20 foot ceilings, windows at either end this flexible space works for everything from corporate workshops to cocktail parties.

    Board Room 40 people
    U-Shape 40 people
    Classroom 40 people
    Theatre 80 people
    Cabaret 50 people
    Banquet 70 people
    Cocktail 100 people
  • Ellery Suite

    Ellery Suite

    Two breakout spaces and outdoor courtyard, the Ellery suite has an abundance of natural light and dedicated entrance

    Board Room 30 people
    U-Shape 25 people
    Classroom 30 people
    Theatre 50 people
    Cabaret 30 people
    Banquet 30 people
    Cocktail 60 people
  • Barrachi Room

    Barrachi Room

    The Barrachi Room is ideal for intimate dinners and small board meetings.

    Board Room 20 people
    U-Shape 15 people
    Theatre 20 people
    Cabaret 14 people
    Banquet 20 people
    Cocktail 20 people
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Location

Loction Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Birdwood Ave, South Yarra, Melbourne