Entire Venue at Cargo Hall

Hall · Whole venue

  7 reviews  – 
39 South Wharf Promenade, Melbourne, 3006
Southern Cross Station (650 m)

About this space

Cargo Hall is one of the most sought-after locations for a stylish event with some old world industrial charm.

The venue boasts exquisite views across the city skyline and iconic Yarra River, a few minute’s walks from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

Incorporating modern design while retaining its unique nineteenth-century maritime character, Cargo Hall is a vibrant and refreshing addition to Melbourne’s Event scene.

Situated directly opposite the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the venue benefits from the local accommodation and public transport options as well as over 2000 adjacent parking spaces.

This pillar-less, fully open space can accommodate up to 220 people for a sit-down event and up to 600 people for cocktails with fantastic views over the river and city skyline.

The raw, industrial heritage of the building shines through in the exposed beams, wide open space, and warehouse feels. Unique characteristics include a contemporary designed suspended mezzanine floor, original trusses, heritage floorboards and classic façade.

An all-weather glass conservatory and abundance of natural light make this the perfect venue for any occasion.

Unfortunately, we do not host 18th birthday celebrations at Cargo Hall, as we have a requirement that all guests be 18 years old or with a guardian.


Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

Lunch
$133 per person
3 hour package

Set entrée
Alternating mains
Wedding cake served on platters
Silver bev | Choice of 3 wines
1 draught beer, 1 light beer
Soft drink, mineral water & juice
Security
Raw
$157 per person
5 hour package

Chefs selection of 2 canapés
1 set entrée
Silver bev | Choice of 3 wines
1 draught beer, 1 light beer
Soft drink, mineral water & juice
Security
Cocktail
$172 per person
5 hour package

Arrival cocktail
Antipasto grazing station
Your selection of 5 hot & 5 cold
canapés served continuously
throughout the event
2 hand held items
1 dessert canapé
Menu tasting for 2
Gold bev | Choice of 5 wines
2 draught, 1 light beer
1 cider
Soft drink, mineral water & juice
Tea & coffee station
Security
Chic
$187 per person
5 hour package

3 arrival canapés
Antipasto station
1 set dessert or 2 mini roving desserts
Gold bev | Choice of 5 wines
2 draught, 1 light beer
1 cider
Soft drink, mineral water & juice
Tea & coffee station
Menu tasting for 2
Security
Feasting
$187 per person
5 hour package

3 arrival canapés
Antipasto platters
3 shared mains
2 side dishes
1 set dessert or 2 mini roving desserts
Wedding cake served on platters
Gold bev | Choice of 5 wines
2 draught beer, 1 light beer
1 cider
Soft drink, mineral water & juice
Tea & coffee station
Menu tasting for 2
Security
Luxe
$228 per person
6 hour package

3 arrival canapés
2 sides
Alternating or 3 mini roving desserts
Late night snack
Arrival cocktail
Platinum bev | Choice of 6 wines
2 draught beers, 1 pale ale
2 premium bottles & 1 light beer
1 cider
Soft drink, mineral water & juice
Tea & coffee served to tables
Menu tasting for 4
Security

Prices

Sunday
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82–$134 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $134 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82–$134 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $134 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82–$134 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $134 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82–$134 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $134 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82–$134 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $134 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82–$134 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $134 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82–$134 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $134 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $82 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 600
Dining
up to 220
Theatre
up to 300
Cabaret
up to 160

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Accommodation available
Free parking is available on-site
Riverviews
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

All guests must be 18 years old or with a guardian.


Reviews and ratings

(7 reviews and ratings - )

KL
Karen L.
October 2023
Awards Ceremony · 200 guests
Great venue with incredible atmosphere. Staff did a great job with our event. We will be back in the future.
Multiple points of communication contact (booking agent, then hand over to venue, then moving it round between several staff to cover leave) was frustrating. We will use this venue again but we will be better prepared at working with this style of communication
4.4
SB
Stacey B.
October 2023
Corporate Event · 120 guests
The event producers were all very friendly and efficient and I enjoyed working with them. The venue is fantastic and was a great place to showcase Melbourne.
The AV was expensive and the although the techs on the day who supported the event were fantastic and we were happy with the end result the AV manager was at times difficult to work with in terms of their communication style. That said, they were happy to accomodate site visits etc prior to the event which I thought was very helpful. So I think it’s essential to have a clear vision of what you need from the beginning to negotiate best terms.
4.6
EN
Elena N.
August 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
KK
Kamalpreet K.
December 2022
Conference · 70 guests
5.0

About Cargo Hall

Cargo Hall is located just a stone's throw away from the city centre and offers exquisite views of the city skyline and the Yarra River. Facing the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the venue has an ideal location

It retains its nineteenth-century maritime character but at the same time is modernly stylish. It is a fresh addition to the city's event scene.

Cargo Hall offers over 2000 parking spaces and can accommodate even up to 600 people in a cocktail layout. Facing the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the venue is situated in an ideal location.


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