Australia's Top Wedding Reception Venues 2025

The Metropolitan is a historic landmark located in the west-end of Melbourne’s CBD, having opened its doors as a local hotel and pub all the way back in 1854. Today, it stands as a revitalised three-storey hospitality venue, with each floor providing a distinctively unique experience where you can celebrate your special occasion. From birthdays and engagements to christenings and weddings, we have spaces to suit all events.

The Ground Floor Wine Bar is a bar and restaurant setting that perfectly blends The Metropolitan's historic architecture with contemporary design. The space features exposed brickwork, beautiful wooden finishes and a large scale mural designed by renowned artist, RONE. With a mixture of high and low dining tables, as well as configurable bar tables, it's perfect for both seated and standing events.

Located on the first floor, the Cocktail Lounge is designed in a sleek deep blue, gold and velvet aesthetic, offering a plush and modern vibe. With configurable seating booths (three) and banquettes (six), luxe cocktail bar, adjustable lighting, dance floor, DJ booth, projector and state of the art audio equipment; it's the perfect place to sip and dance the night (or day) away.

After a more intimate event? Our Cocktail Lounge can also be transformed into a private dining experience for up to 30 guests. All tables, place settings and decorations are included, however, you can also bring your own decorations to dress the space to suit your needs.

The Rooftop Bar is complete with an alfresco deck area overlooking the surrounding cityscape, where you can enjoy delicious food that pairs perfectly with the selection of local wines and signature cocktails on the terrace, long after the sun has gone down. With wide, floor-to-ceiling automatic doors and climate control systems seamlessly blending the indoor and outdoor spaces; it’s the perfect all-weather spot to celebrate your event.

Discover our versatile venue for your events. With a Function Centre, Studio, Theatre, Gallery, and Meeting rooms, it effortlessly blends style and functionality for where stunning design meets strategic convenience.

We understand that event planning can be overwhelming, so we've simplified the process to make it as seamless as possible.Indulge your guests with specially crafted menus and harness smart technology to personalise your space.

Our dedicated team will support you at every step, ensuring your event stands among the best, leaving guests truly inspired.

We are located on 9 acres of riverfront land set amongst a pine forest, surrounded by rainforests and just 10 minutes from the beaches of Kiama. The property features many beautiful areas to host events, retreats and celebrations.

The Lodge has 39 hotel rooms with AV facilities, spaces for yoga and meditation and indoor and outdoor areas for meetings, conferences, workshops and cocktail parties. It’s pretty special down here! Contact us today to start planning your event!

The Woods' bespoke event packages include everything you'll need for an unforgettable experience, including venue hire, food and beverage packages, an array of styling inclusions, and onsite accommodation for up to 120 guests.

If you're planning a unique event or retreat near Sydney, The Woods Farm is an excellent venue choice, with its stylish onsite accommodation between 8 cottages and 13 glamping tents, an outdoor pool, a huge playground, a unique bush chapel and a 200sqm function hall.

The Woods Farm doesn't hold back on spoiling you with other engaging activities, including morning yoga, welcome pizza, animal feeding, an ice cream and coffee caravan, and umpteen photo opportunities, including beach and forest locations.

The architecturally award-winning building offers outstanding facilities and services for live theatre, corporate events, social functions and wedding receptions.

Karralyka provides multipurpose function facilities, is fully equipped and can seat up to 500 guests in the function spaces. Karralyka's supurb in-house food and beverage services can be tailed to your event by a highly regarded chef.

Karralyka can host events from casual functions with light refreshments through to formal three course meals. Our flexible spaces are ideal for performances, expos, conferences, AGM's, schools, community, sporting functions, family celebrations, funerals and memorials.

What's Included:

- Dedicated Event Coordinator, Staff and Chefs
- Hospitality service equipment
- In-house audio visual equipment such as built-in sound & overhead screen projection, focus lighting, integrated plasmas, lectern and cordless hand-held microphones and stands
- Display boards
- Staging (adjustable in size)
- Dance floor (adjustable in size)
- Room hire (provided minimum numbers are met)
- In-house complimentary WIFI
- Customised floor plan and directional signage

Additional offering available in our Functions Kit.

Location

Karralyka is just 40 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, located at Mines Road Ringwood East. The region of Ringwood has ample accommodation options available suitable for all groups from corporate travelers to families. Karralyka is a 5 minute drive into the heart of Ringwood's bustling town centre including Eastland shopping centre with easy access onto the Eastlink tollway.

Parking

Over 300 free car spaces available on the Karralyka grounds with entrance off Mines Road. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the upper entrance off Wilson Street.