The Old Melbourne Gaol

If you are searching for a unique wedding venue in Melbourne, an alternative to the fancy reception restaurants, there is no better place than historic Old Melbourne Gaol. 

The Old Melbourne Gaol can be rented for wedding ceremonies, classic receptions or modern cocktail parties. The capacity of the venue is the following: 

• 300 guests for a cocktail-style reception
• 130 people for a seated reception

You can add a dance floor to the venue or sign up for distinctive entertainment options, such as cameo performers, interactive shows or themed tours. It will create an unforgettable wedding night.

In addition, the venue's convenient location, next to the old Watch House and Old Magistrate Court, unlocks more options for your event. Those include hosting a pre-reception cocktail hour in Watch House or creating an interactive Lock-up experience for your guests. 

Catering at The Old Melbourne Gaol

The venue partners with VenuesLive and Scott Pickett Group to provide an excellent culinary experience for your day, showcasing the best of Melbourne's flavours and textures.

Catering options include:

• Canapé-style menus
• Formal dinners
• Themed dishes
• Catering to dietary requirements and individual guest's needs

All menus feature the best, locally sourced, fresh and seasonal ingredients carefully combined to complement your wedding vision.

Free-flowing drinks are available for designated times, covering receptions from two to five hours. The sommeliers can curate the bespoke wine list, which will complement your choice of wedding menu. These beverage packages are priced per persona, and there are standard and premium variants of drink packages.

Alternatively, you can opt for a pay-on-consumption bar service or add a little extra touch with a signature drink or pop-up cocktail bar.

Contact the function team at the Old Melbourne Gaol and get more information on weddings at this unique place!