Alto Event Space
ProHighlights
- Top floor of the GPO building with a 150 square metre open-air terrace
- Holds up to 400 for cocktails or 150 for a seated dinner
- Licensed until 1am seven nights, with in-house catering by Damm Fine Food Co.
About Alto Event Space
Alto Event Space takes up the top floor of the Melbourne GPO building, on the corner of Elizabeth and Little Bourke Streets. Guests come in from Postal Lane, where staff meet them and take them up in the lifts. The venue is run and fully catered by Damm Fine Food Co., and every booking gets a coordinator during planning plus a supervisor on the night. The main room is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows and anchored by a polished brass bar, and it moves from a seated dinner to a dance floor without a change of rooms. Outside is a 150 square metre open-air terrace looking across the CBD, which also works as a ceremony spot. The venue takes up to 400 guests cocktail style or 150 seated, and the ceiling is rigged for draping, florals and chandeliers. Menus come from the Damm Fine Food Co. kitchen: cold and warm canapés, substantial bites, supper bowls and dessert canapés for cocktail events, or a shared or plated dining menu with dietary options marked. Martini bars, wine pairings and mobile bar carts can be added. For private celebrations the published price is $121 per person for a four-hour package, plus venue hire of $1,650. Packages run from two hours to six or more, and the licence allows events to finish at 1am any night of the week.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Alto Event Space hold?
Up to 400 guests for a cocktail-style event, or up to 150 for a seated dinner. The rooftop terrace adds 150 square metres of open-air space.
What does a private celebration cost?
The celebrations page lists a four-hour package at $121 per person, with venue hire of $1,650 on top. Corporate and wedding pricing is sent on enquiry.
Can we bring our own caterer?
No. Damm Fine Food Co. owns the venue and holds its licence, and its chefs, sommeliers and bartenders handle all food and drinks for every event.
How late can our event run?
Events can run between 7am and 1am, Monday to Sunday, and packages are available from two hours to six hours or more.
Where do guests enter and park?
Guests enter from Postal Lane and are taken up in the lifts. Nearby car parks include Secure Parking at 123 Queen Street, St Francis Point Parking on Lonsdale Street and Wilson Parking at Melbourne Central.
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Angel Parkinson
3 months ago
We had the most amazing time at our engagement party and all of our guests the same!! Everyone that attended complimented the space, food and service immensely!! We are so appreciative. Everything was done perfectly by…
Soire Events
3 months ago
We recently styled an event at this venue and had such a great experience. The team were incredibly helpful, friendly and accommodating from start to finish. We asked for a trolley to assist with bump in and it was prov…
Man With A Camera Photography Melbourne (Man With A Camera)
8 months ago
We always enjoy working at Alto Event Space as they help make our job easy : happy guests = great photos. Clients are always impressed by the high standard of service by the staff at the venue as well as the sensational…
Kate
a year ago
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Alto Events in November 2024 and couldn’t be happier. There’s nothing like a Melbourne city wedding! It really was a dream come true. The team took all the stress away and it…
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