Six of the best venues to host a corporate event in Melbourne 

Are you in charge of planning corporate events? Or perhaps you've been tasked with finding a venue for a team-building activity or a staff end-of-year party.

It can be challenging to find the perfect venue for a corporate event in Melbourne, with so many different options available. Lucky for you, we've put together this helpful listicle, which will list six of the best venues to host a corporate event in this fair city. 

Berth Events, Docklands

Our first venue is in the stunning, well-developed Docklands precinct of Melbourne. Nestled alongside spectacular waterfront city views, Berth Events offers a private upstairs space that screams sophistication and style. 

This venue specialises in hosting events, including corporate celebrations and Christmas parties. It offers a range of cocktails and sit-down-to-dine packages. The venue boasts restaurant-quality finger food options and mini-meals, making it ideal for any corporate event. Furthermore, it is staffed by a team of passionate and professional staff who provide excellent service and ensure everything runs smoothly. 

The Oxford Scholar, CBD

This boutique Melbourne venue is well suited for a corporate event that needs to make a statement of sophistication and style. It is a large venue, with several spaces available for hire.

The Level 2 bar is a small, cosy function space that is perfect for smaller corporate events, such as an intimate meal, work anniversary celebration, farewell or small networking event.

It offers a private entry, exclusive lift access, a stunning private bar and an open floor plan. The venue is accommodating to client needs and can rearrange the furniture to suit your own style, and decorations are permitted. 

The Oxford Scholar also has an atrium space that is situated in the back corner of their main pub and can be roped off for exclusive access for your corporate event. This versatile and fully equipped function space is ideal, offering industrial decor with a touch of warmth. It features state of the art audio-visual tech, wireless microphones for speeches and Smart TVs with screen share and USB drive capabilities, perfect for a presentation or slideshow. 

Archie Brothers, Docklands

If you're looking for a fun and happening event venue in Melbourne for a corporate celebration or team-building activity, then look no further than Archie Brothers in Docklands. This electric circus is a wonderland of fun and activity, perfect for a staff celebration or to let off some steam. 

With a wide variety of arcade games, your teams can let their hair down and have an excellent time here. Also featured are ten-pin bowling, immersive VR experiences, laser tag and more. With a fully stocked bar capable of mixing some wicked cocktails, beer on tap, and a kitchen churning out delicious burgers and other food, this is the destination for fun for your next corporate event. 

It is worth mentioning that this venue is more suited to the fun side of things, ideal for an end-of-year celebration or a mid-year team-building activity, and less suited for presentations and formal events. However, if you want your staff to enjoy themselves, you can't go past it.

Maniax Axe Throwing, CBD

Maniax offers incredible axe-throwing corporate events in the Melbourne CBD, as well as other locations. What better way to encourage your teams to unwind and relax than hurling an axe at a target on a wall? They can unleash their inner viking in a safe and supervised manner. An hour or so of axe throwing is bound to see your teams work up quite an appetite, and Maniax venues are fully licensed with a selection of craft beer, wines and viking-themed cocktails alongside pizza, charcuterie grazing boards, burgers and slow-cooked feasts to satisfy the inner warrior.

This venue is perfect for team building, rapport development, and staff parties. It will surely set the office abuzz with camaraderie and staff bonding, making it the perfect corporate party destination. 

The Chandlery, Port Melbourne

This beachfront venue offers breathtaking views, direct beach access and a balcony that overlooks Port Phillip Bay. The Chandlery focuses on fine cuisine, hosting exclusive private corporate events and top-tier dining experiences. With a rich maritime history, the venue used to cater to seafaring sailors and now focuses on immersive and rich experiences. 

You're guaranteed fine dining here, as the venue has an unwavering passion for gastronomic experience, with a focus on fine Australian produce sourced directly from Victorian farms, growers and artisanal creators. They also have a zero-waste approach, ideal for the sustainability-focused company. They champion sustainable food practices such as fermenting, curing, smoking and preserving. 

This venue is ideal for a high-class staff celebration. Your teams can indulge in fine food and drink to recognise their achievements over the year and bring people together over a shared meal.

Melbourne Zoo, Parkville

Located in Parkville, you might be surprised to learn that Melbourne Zoo offers a range of different function rooms available for corporate event hire. With restaurant-quality food and unique, wildlife-inspired venues, your staff can have an immersive zoo experience for their next corporate event.

During breaks, staff can escape within the perfectly manicured gardens and explore the habitats of a range of exotic animals. From butterflies to tigers, elephants and giraffes, there is a range of animal experiences on offer, including the reptile house. 

The zoo can also cater to a range of event types, from full conference room facilities to smaller team workshops, gala dinners, or bespoke areas upon application. For instance, you could offer cocktails among the fluttering butterflies, big cat dining experiences, or elephant dinners.

Why not book Melbourne Zoo for your next corporate event or function?

We've covered six of the best venues to host a corporate event in Melbourne, with a mix of fun activities and classier event venues to consider. Whether it's a conference-style event, fun team building or cocktails to relax, you're spoiled for choice with these venues. 

Once you've decided on and booked your location, don't forget other essentials such as ordering staff name tags and badges, asking for people's dietary requirements, and thinking about a dress code for the big event. Don’t forget to breathe and enjoy your event after all your hard work.