The Lobby Left at The Trust

Event Venue
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Semi-private area
405 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000
Melbourne CBD

About this space

This cozy space, in Flinders Ln, covers about 100 sqm. It accommodates up to 85 standing or 32 seated guests. Its elegant décor and adjacency to the Bar make it a great choice for intimate gatherings, networking events, or breakout sessions. It provides large windows, with plenty of natural light during the day.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

For weddings:

- The Trust offers three main types of catering packages:
1. Plated: Guests are served a set menu at their table. Prices range from $195-$325 per person, with a minimum of 80 guests.
2. Cocktail: Guests enjoy a variety of canapés and drinks. Prices range from $195-$240 per person, with a minimum of 80 guests.
3. Shared: Guests share a selection of mains and sides at their table. Prices range from $210-$240 per person, with a minimum of 80 guests.

All packages can be customized with additional beverages, food options, and staffing.

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For corporate events:

- The Trust offers various packages for events, including:
1. Delegate Packages: Full-day and half-day options, including meals, beverages, and morning/afternoon tea.
2. Cocktail Packages: 1, 2, 3, and 4-hour packages with varying canapes and beverage options.
3. Plated Catering Packages: Gold, Diamond, Platinum, and Signature packages with different menus and beverage options.
4. Beverage Packages: Diamond and Platinum packages, including various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Additional options and upgrades are available for all packages.

Prices

Sunday
7:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
1. Our packages vary, starting from $195 per person for weddings and $110 per person for other events.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Sample Menu Items

Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)

Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)

Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)

Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)

Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)

Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)

Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Monday
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
1. Our packages vary, starting from $195 per person for weddings and $110 per person for other events.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Sample Menu Items

Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)

Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)

Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)

Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)

Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)

Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)

Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Tuesday
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
1. Our packages vary, starting from $195 per person for weddings and $110 per person for other events.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Sample Menu Items

Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)

Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)

Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)

Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)

Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)

Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)

Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Wednesday
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
1. Our packages vary, starting from $195 per person for weddings and $110 per person for other events.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Sample Menu Items

Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)

Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)

Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)

Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)

Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)

Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)

Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Thursday
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
1. Our packages vary, starting from $195 per person for weddings and $110 per person for other events.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Sample Menu Items

Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)

Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)

Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)

Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)

Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)

Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)

Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Friday
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
1. Our packages vary, starting from $195 per person for weddings and $110 per person for other events.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Sample Menu Items

Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)

Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)

Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)

Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)

Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)

Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)

Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Saturday
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $110 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
1. Our packages vary, starting from $195 per person for weddings and $110 per person for other events.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Sample Menu Items

Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)

Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)

Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)

Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)

Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)

Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)

Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 85
Dining
up to 32

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Ground level
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

No smoking in the building.


About The Trust

The Trust, located at 405 Flinders Lane in Melbourne, is a historic venue that is simultaneously timeless and modern. With a total area of approximately 700 sqm, our venue provides four distinct spaces: the Grand Hall, The Lobby (Left and Right), and the Bar. The Trust is known for organizing and catering to weddings and corporate gatherings, but all kinds of events can take place here.

Our venue’s elegant atmosphere, with white walls and charming décor, keeps the spaces inviting, whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate function, or a private celebration. Event packages include dedicated coordination, service staff, furniture, cutlery, crystal glassware, and optional AV services for your convenience. Paid parking off-premises and free street parking are also available.


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