A Striking New Event Space in South Melbourne

Sketch of 'Half Acre' to open August 1st 2018 in South Melbourne.

It’s been over a year in the making but now Melbourne catering company, food&desire, are super excited to announce their new unique event space in South Melbourne. ‘Half Acre’ will be the go-to destination for cocktail parties, corporate dinners and theatre-style conferences. Award winning architects Sophie DiPasquale and Michael Strownix have transformed this promising venue into a singular urban sanctuary.

Half Acre features exposed brick walls and soaring stained timber ceilings dating back to the early 1900s in order to set the scene for a relaxed, comfortable, intimate and unique group experience. Catering is also available on-site with a strong emphasis on seasonal Australian produce from local suppliers and growers. Your group will be spoiled with delicious canapés and award-winning desserts.

The venue includes a restaurant and event space that holds up to 490 people and a  theatre-style conference room with a capacity of 400 people. For a product launch event, Half Acre offers a seated event space with a dance floor holding up to 200 people. All rooms will be available for private bookings from Monday through to Thursday.
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To get there, delegates can catch the tram from Melbourne’s CBD to Montague Street. Paid parking is also available at Wilson Car Park, at the corner of Munro street and Montague street.

Half Acre will open on the 1st of August 2018. 

For more information about this venue, please contact us today.