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The Russian House

Event Venue

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  19 reviews  â€“ 
118 Greeves Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, 3065 –
Fitzroy, Melbourne
From $125
hire fee
Up to 100
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Elmira K
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Venue overview

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.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Russian House

Emerald Hall at The Russian House

Emerald Hall
Hall
·
Private space
100 seats
120 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
Victorian building in the heart of Fitzroy, three kilometres from Melbourne CBD. The Russian House has that kind of character you can't build from scratch - high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, polished floors, great acoustics and natural light pouring in. Up to 120 guests, 100 seated, on the first floor in the Emerald Hall. Works well for private ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from $125 hire fee
Enquire now
Crystal Hall at The Russian House

Crystal Hall
Hall
·
Private space
100 seats
120 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
The Russian House is versatile venue in the heart of Fitzroy located just 3 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, offering its unique Victorian charm to those who want to add a special touch to their event. Our venue is most suitable for stylish private celebrations, boutique weddings, film and photography shoots, unique pop up retail, product launc...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from $125 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
7 recent guests highly rated amenities and location
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
4.4
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
5.0
Communication
4.9

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

DB
Diane B.
Verified review
Baby Shower · 70 guests · March 2026 · Crystal Hall

Such a beautiful venue! It was the perfect place to host my baby shower. The space was lovely, welcoming, and created such a special atmosphere for celebrating with friends and family. Everything ran smoothly and our guests had a wonderful time. Highly recommend this venue for any special event!

4.2
J
Justin
Verified review
Film Studio · 4 guests · January 2024 · Emerald Hall

We booked the Emerald Hall on relatively short notice but Elmira was more than accomodating and very helpful through the entire process. She went out of her way to make sure all questions were answered and even took the time to show another room that may have been more suitable. The space itself has a professional and european architectural feel which was perfect for what we were looking for. During the actual day of the booking Elmira was again always very helpful and even took the time to setup the space before we even arrived. Definitely would recommend the space for anyone considering it for events, professional photoshoots, weddings or anything else - also thanks again to Elmira for the amazing service right from the start till the end aswell, cannot recommend highly enough.

5.0
AE
Antonia E.
Verified review
Cinema · 60 guests · December 2023 · Emerald Hall

Loved the central location and booking the venue was easy, payment via credit card and the name and number of a AV technician was given to me to liaise with on the day. Egor arrived early and was very professional and pleasant.

The kitchen.

4.5
HW
Harry W.
Verified review
Cinema · 80 guests · October 2023 · Emerald Hall

The location was even better in person than it looked in photos, the sound and projector system were wonderful for a screening and the staff were incredibly friendly

4.8

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
Emerald Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
Crystal Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
Monday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Emerald Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Crystal Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Emerald Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Crystal Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Emerald Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Crystal Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Thursday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Emerald Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Crystal Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125 hire fee per hour
Friday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125–$160 hire fee per hour
Emerald Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125–$160 hire fee per hour
Crystal Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $125–$160 hire fee per hour
Saturday
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
Emerald Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour
Crystal Hall
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $160 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
standing
Up to 100
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About The Russian House

The Russian House is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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

No, the venue does not book two events simultaneously, so there will be no disturbance.

Yes, you are welcome to bring in any catering you like, and the venue has a BYO licence.

Yes, booked hours should include setup and pack-down time.

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 30 guests: $1600

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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