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Entire Basement Level at Fortress Melbourne

Event Space in an Entertainment Centre
·
Private space
23 Caledonian Lane, Emporium Melbourne, Shop 25/23, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 375
seats
Up to 600
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Entire Basement Level, an Event Space in Fortress Melbourne, is a private lower-ground room organised as connected zones to allow simultaneous seating and standing areas.

Design: The space has a low industrial ceiling, timber flooring running into patterned carpet zones, leather booths and a mix of high and low tables arranged as distinct seating areas. The space is lit by chandeliers and low-level downlights that keep the room visually warm despite the dark finishes.

Features: The room contains a full bar, an in-house PA system and speaker network and permits guests to use their own music sources. The room provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The room has step-free guest access, wheelchair-accessible circulation and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Social groups and corporate teams seeking a relaxed, social layout for standing receptions and informal seated dinners.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $18000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $18000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $18000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $18000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $18000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $18000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $18000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $18000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $18000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $18000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $18000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $18000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $18000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $18000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 600
  • Dining
    up to 375

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Paid parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

About Fortress Melbourne

Fortress Melbourne is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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Member of Tagvenue since October 2025
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