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Arcades 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 80
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Arcades is an Event Space in Fortress Melbourne defined by a compact, neon-lit gaming area.

Design: The interior presents tight rows of illuminated game cabinets and red high-backed racing seats beneath a low, dark ceiling, with coloured LED accents and glossy cabinet glass that concentrate light on the play lanes.

Features: The space provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, plus a PA system and speakers that allow guests to play their own music. The space also offers a step-free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Groups of friends or colleagues suit relaxed, activity-led socialising in an informal, interactive setting.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Capacity

  • Dining
    up to 80

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

Location map

Meet your host

Catherine Klemm
Member of Tagvenue since October 2025
1 Review
5 Rating
2h Response time
100% Response rate

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