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Gardens House

4.6(110)
Event Venue

About

Gardens House offers a refined event setting within Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, combining historic Victorian architecture with lush, private gardens. The venue features a spacious marquee ideal for seated dinners or cocktail receptions, all just minutes from the CBD.

This secluded property provides exclusive use of multiple entertaining rooms and outdoor spaces, perfect for intimate meetings or larger gatherings up to hundreds of guests. The dedicated team ensures seamless service and catering, creating a polished and memorable business event experience.

Best for

  • Elegant outdoor luncheons & garden parties
  • Private marquee dinners & cocktail receptions
  • Exclusive client entertaining near CBD

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Custom Package Request

Custom request

Not sure which package fits? Tell us about your event and the venue will work with you to build the right experience from scratch.

What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Victorian-era heritage façade and interiors
Historic Architecture
Victorian-era heritage façade and interiors
Built in 1854, Gardens House features a stunning heritage façade and multiple elegant entertaining rooms that blend historic charm with versatile event spaces suitable for formal dining or cocktail receptions.
Exclusive private gardens within Royal Botanic Gardens
Outdoor Setting
Exclusive private gardens within Royal Botanic Gardens
Guests enjoy exclusive use of secluded, manicured gardens and intimate garden alcoves for ceremonies and photography, providing a peaceful, lush backdrop that feels removed from the city bustle yet remains close to Melbourne’s CBD.
The Garden Marquee with elegant banquet space
Event Space
The Garden Marquee with elegant banquet space
A marquee situated on the lawn offers an elegant, clear-view banquet space surrounded by gardens, ideal for alfresco dining and dancing under the stars, enhancing the venue’s sophisticated garden party atmosphere.

At a glance

Rated 4.6 on Google · 110 reviews