The Russian House
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Historical event space in Fitzroy featuring Italian Renaissance and Classical design, with BYO license and two versatile halls. Ideal for parties, live music, and special celebrations.
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About The Russian House
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The Russian House is a historical events venue occupying a classical stone building whose interiors display Italian Renaissance and Classical detailing across its function halls.
Venue highlights: The venue offers flexible hire terms, a registered BYO liquor licence and access to larger and smaller kitchens to support externally catered events. The building's adaptable halls accept performance equipment and AV hire is available to support live music, filmed productions and festivals.
Best for: Dance and performance workshops; milestone celebrations and private receptions; photoshoots and filmed productions.
Location: Fitzroy is an inner‑city neighbourhood of cafes, bars and independent galleries, providing plentiful options for post‑event dining, drinks and late‑night activity.
What guests say: Emerald Hall offers abundant daytime natural light and transforms effectively for evening lighting and decorative setups. The venue's booking team provides responsive, organised support and the halls work well for dance workshops, music events and photoshoots.
FAQ
Yes, you are welcome to bring in any catering you like, and the venue has a BYO licence.
Yes, setup is usually done by the client, but in-house personnel can be hired to handle setup.
Yes, booked hours should include setup and pack-down time.
No, the speakers do not have Bluetooth; they can be connected via an AUX cord.
Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.
Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.
At The Russian House, the following catering options are available:
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Refreshments for guests are offered
- Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
- Free parking is available on-site: 3 spaces
- Free on-street parking is available
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Russian House:
- Emerald Hall hosting 6 guests: $690
- Crystal Hall hosting 70 guests: $1400
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Russian House is located at 118 Greeves Street, in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
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