The George Ballroom

Style	Ballroom
Location	VIC
Capacity (seated)	150
Capacity (cocktail)	220
Ceremony	On-Site Ceremony
Ceremony Options	Indoor
Catering	In-house
Best For	Old-world glamour celebrations
Rating	4.6 (151)

Where Heritage Meets Modern Romance

RealWeddings Guide

The George Ballroom is a heritage-listed wedding venue in St Kilda, set within the historic George Hotel building on Fitzroy Street. Built in 1886 and lovingly restored in 2015, the ballroom retains its original hand-painted ceilings, Corinthian pilasters, stained-glass windows and brass gasoliers, paired with warm timber floors and an ornate vintage mirror above the fireplace.

Couples can host both ceremony and reception within the one open-plan space, with the room's inbuilt draping and inherent grandeur meaning minimal additional styling is required. A striking Art Deco marble staircase and a nostalgic vintage lift in the foyer offer further backdrops for wedding photography.

Food and Menu

The George Ballroom FAQs

Catering and beverage packages are delivered exclusively by Damm Fine Food Co., who also operate the venue.

Yes. Couples can hold their ceremony — commonly set near the fireplace for groups of up to around 120 — before the same open-plan space transitions into the reception.

The George Hotel building dates to 1857, with the ballroom added in 1886. It underwent an extensive heritage restoration and reopened in 2015.

The ballroom's heritage features — inbuilt draping, ornate ceilings, distressed heritage walls — mean it requires minimal additional styling, though florals, entertainment and cake are coordinated through preferred suppliers rather than provided directly.

Good to Know

Parking

Paid parking nearby via the Metropol car park on Fitzroy Street, underneath Woolworths (open until 11pm)
Additional paid parking at the St Kilda Bowls Club car park (24 hours)
Further paid parking available along St Kilda Road
Tram stop located directly outside the venue for guests preferring public transport