Ross House

Community Centre

#1 of 155 Event Space venues in Melbourne CBD
#1 of 227 Classroom venues in Melbourne
  79 reviews  â€“ 
247-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
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Spaces for hire at Ross House

Esther Harris Meeting Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
12 seats
Book 1 hr. minimum
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings are now available from 8am to 8pm (previously 7am to 11am). Requests outside these hours will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Esther Harris Meeting Room is one of our most affordable rooms, perfect for accommodating a variety of gatherings, from intimate in-person meetings to small hybrid meetings. The room is well-suite...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from $21 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Hayden Raysmith Meeting Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
60 seats
60 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings are now available from 8am to 8pm (previously 7am to 11am). Requests outside these hours will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Welcome to our largest room, a space for conferences, panels, workshops, and training sessions. Our Hayden Raysmith room is equipped with Clickshare and HDMI capabilities which are integrated int...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from $45 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Rainbow Meeting Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
16 seats
Book 1 hr. minimum
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings are now available from 8am to 8pm (previously 7am to 11am). Requests outside these hours will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our newest meeting room, the New Rainbow Room is designed to comfortably accommodate up to 16 people in a spacious with plenty of natural light. The room is equipped with a SMART TV featuring wire...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from $27 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Jenny Florence Meeting Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
25 seats
Book 1 hr. minimum
The Jenny Florence room 3.1 is a welcoming, light-filled space located on Level 3 of Ross House. Room 3.1 is our best room for hybrid meetings and conference calls. This room features a state-of-the-art inbuilt conferencing system, with Clickshare and HDMI capabilities, ensuring connectivity and collaboration with ease for your meeting. Accommoda...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from $45 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Sue Healy Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
30 seats
Book 1 hr. minimum
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings are now available from 8am to 8pm (previously 7am to 11am). Requests outside these hours will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Welcome to one of our most popular spaces! The Sue Healy room 2.2 designed to accommodate up to 16 people. Located on the second floor, the room boasts views of the iconic Flinders Lane, and plent...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from $27 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Christine McAuslan Room 4.3
Meeting Room
·
Private space
8 seats
Book 1 hr. minimum
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings are now available from 8am to 8pm (previously 7am to 11am). Requests outside these hours will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE NOTE: This room has recently moved from Level 1 to Level 4. The photos now reflect the new space. The room offers the same capacity and equipment as before, with the added benefit of improv...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from $16 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Prices and opening hours

Sunday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16–$45 hire fee per hour
Jenny Florence Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Hayden Raysmith Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Rainbow Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Sue Healy Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Christine McAuslan Room 4.3
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16 hire fee per hour
Esther Harris Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $21 hire fee per hour
Monday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16–$45 hire fee per hour
Jenny Florence Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Hayden Raysmith Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Rainbow Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Sue Healy Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Christine McAuslan Room 4.3
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16 hire fee per hour
Esther Harris Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $21 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16–$45 hire fee per hour
Jenny Florence Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Hayden Raysmith Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Rainbow Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Sue Healy Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Christine McAuslan Room 4.3
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16 hire fee per hour
Esther Harris Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $21 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16–$45 hire fee per hour
Jenny Florence Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Hayden Raysmith Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Rainbow Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Sue Healy Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Christine McAuslan Room 4.3
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16 hire fee per hour
Esther Harris Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $21 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16–$45 hire fee per hour
Jenny Florence Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Hayden Raysmith Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Rainbow Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Sue Healy Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Christine McAuslan Room 4.3
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16 hire fee per hour
Esther Harris Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $21 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 am – 8:30 pm
from $16–$45 hire fee per hour
Jenny Florence Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Hayden Raysmith Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Rainbow Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Sue Healy Room
8:00 am – 8:30 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Christine McAuslan Room 4.3
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16 hire fee per hour
Esther Harris Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $21 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16–$45 hire fee per hour
Jenny Florence Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Hayden Raysmith Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $45 hire fee per hour
Rainbow Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Sue Healy Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $27 hire fee per hour
Christine McAuslan Room 4.3
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $16 hire fee per hour
Esther Harris Meeting Room
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $21 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 8 verified users

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 60
standing
Up to 60
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
In-house catering
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4.7
6 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
39 recent guests highly rated location
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
4.7
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.5
Communication
5.0
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Isabella H.
Verified review
Conference · 20 guests · September 2025
Incredible venue. Great space and exactly as advertised. Plus the staff at Ross House were great to work with! Will be coming back for sure! Also super close to Flinders Street Station!
5.0
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Yvonne L.
Verified review
Meeting · 2 guests · August 2025
It was a perfect spot for business meetings, right in the heart of CBD. Has all the amenities and at a very reasonable price. Thank you Ross House for providing this place to the community!
5.0
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Bart S.
Verified review
Meeting · 8 guests · July 2025
Convenient, quality, efficient.
5.0
AM
Ayumi M.
Verified review
Party · 10 guests · June 2025
I definitely use them again!
5.0

About Ross House

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

Ross House is a welcoming five-story community hub in Melbourne's CBD that offers affordable meeting rooms and networking opportunities. Conveniently located on Flinders Lane, just 200m from Flinders Street Railway Station and surrounded by tram routes along Elizabeth, Swanston, and Collins Streets, it provides easy accessibility for all visitors.

Our versatile spaces accommodate a variety of needs, from hybrid meetings and conferences to workshops, training sessions, business gatherings, classes, professional development, and presentations.

Since 1987, Ross House has stood as Melbourne's only self-managed and community-owned not-for-profit building, serving as a cornerstone of the city's social justice and environmental community. Today, we house over 30 non-profit organisations. Situated on the ancestral land of the Wurundjeri people, we acknowledge and honor them as traditional owners.

By choosing Ross House for your event, you actively support Melbourne's social justice and environmental movements.

CANCELLATION POLICY
At least 2 business days is required for cancellation of room bookings, otherwise 50% of the hire price will be charged. If no notification is given before the date of the meeting, the full price will be charged regardless of whether the room was used or not. Bookings paid for via PayPal include a non-refundable 2% booking fee. Cancellation refunds are calculated after deducting this fee.

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FAQ

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 Ross House, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Paid parking is available on-site: 1 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Ross House:

  • Esther Harris Meeting Room hosting 12 guests: $54.16
  • Hayden Raysmith Meeting Room hosting 20 guests: $780.80
  • Rainbow Meeting Room hosting 6 guests: $314.88
  • Jenny Florence Meeting Room hosting 10 guests: $304.48
  • Sue Healy Room hosting 15 guests: $69.68

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Ross House is located at 247-251 Flinders Lane, in the Melbourne CBD district of Melbourne.

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