Lakeside Pavilion
ProHighlights
- Lakefront event hall for 900 standing or 450 seated
- Covered balcony looking over Albert Park Lake
- Canapé packages from $51 per person, drinks packages from $54 per person
About Lakeside Pavilion
Lakeside Pavilion sits at 36 Lakeside Drive on the shore of Albert Park Lake, a short hop outside the CBD. It is a dedicated events building rather than a bar or restaurant, run by its own events team, and it takes everything from milestone birthdays and engagement parties to gala dinners, graduation dinners, school formals and weddings. The main hall is a long, light space with tall arched windows on the water side, a neutral fit-out and a striking central bar. Movable walls let the room be divided, so a group of 50 or so does not rattle around in it, while the full floor holds 900 for a cocktail party, 450 seated without a dance floor or 400 seated with one. A covered balcony runs off the hall and looks down over the lake, with clear roll-down sides for cooler nights. A timber dance floor adjusts up to 7.2 metres square, and built-in AV covers two projector screens, two cordless microphones, a lectern, a PA and a stage, with a separate green room for speakers or the guest of honour. Food is cooked in-house. Cocktail events run on canapé packages of six, eight or ten items, with substantial items and late-night snacks as add-ons, and seated events take a plated menu of one, two or three courses served alternately. Drinks are sold as packages by the hour across three tiers, and cocktails or spirits can be added. Security is arranged by the venue, and a two-hour bump-in and one-hour pack-down are built into every booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Lakeside Pavilion hold?
Up to 900 for a standing cocktail party, 450 seated without a dance floor, 400 seated with one, or 300 in a theatre layout. The team can section the room off for smaller groups of around 50.
What do the food packages cost?
Canapé packages are $51 per person for six items, $63 for eight and $73 for ten. Plated dinners are $61 per person for one course, $88 for two and $103 for three, served alternately.
How do drinks work?
Drinks are sold as hourly packages. The entry tier runs from $54 per person for two hours to $84 for five, the middle tier from $64 to $94, and the top tier from $79 to $109. Cocktails and spirits can be added on top.
Is there AV and a dance floor?
Yes. The hall has two projector screens, two cordless microphones, a lectern, a PA system and a stage, plus a timber dance floor that adjusts in size.
Can dietary requirements be catered for?
The menus mark low-gluten, low-dairy, vegetarian and vegan dishes, and the kitchen asks to be told about allergies ahead of the event. Because everything is cooked fresh, it notes that traces of allergens can't be ruled out.
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Theresa Phan
2 months ago
We could not thank Rod, Rhiannon, Valentine and the entire team at Lakeside Pavilion enough for making our wedding day so incredibly special. From our first meeting through to the wedding day, they were incredibly warm,…
Stephanie Ambrose
4 months ago
Great venue for large functions and events.
BCSS - Caulfield Social Team Director
a year ago
Great venue location, very friendly and efficient staff, and a beautiful view. This venue is perfect for large events (around 300 attendees). The recent renovations were well done, with aesthetically pleasing furniture a…
Tiffany
a year ago
I recently had the pleasure of hosting my wedding at Lakeside Pavilion, and I cannot express enough how incredible the experience was. From start to finish, the team went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect…
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