San Remo Ballroom
| Style | Reception Venue |
|---|---|
| Location | Carlton North |
| Capacity (seated) | 150–450 |
| Capacity (cocktail) | 800 |
| Price Range | $140–$225 per head |
| Starting From | From $33,000 |
| Ceremony | On-Site Ceremony |
| Ceremony Options | Exclusive indoor ceremony in the Ballroom or Terrazzo Lounge |
| Catering | Both |
| Best For | Large weddings, Art Deco/glamorous weddings, black-tie, multicultural and live-entertainment weddings |
| Google rating | 4.4 (371) on Google |
An Art Deco ballroom in Carlton North
RealWeddings Guide
San Remo Ballroom is an Art Deco wedding venue in Carlton North, about 2km from the Melbourne CBD. Refurbished in 2020/2021, the ballroom is centred on a 22-metre circular dance floor beneath a six-metre, five-tier chandelier set with more than 7,000 crystals.
The split-level layout seats up to 450 guests, or up to 800 for a cocktail-style celebration, and the original terrazzo floor from the former Adelphi Theatre ties the space to its history.
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San Remo Ballroom FAQs
San Remo Ballroom has operated at 365 Nicholson Street since 1963, when the former Adelphi Theatre was remodelled and renamed. The building’s heritage-listed facade remains, and the original Adelphi terrazzo floor is still part of the ballroom today.
The current business has operated under Cardoni ownership since 2010, and the venue was renovated in 2020/2021.
Venue hire at San Remo Ballroom is $13,000 Monday to Thursday, $15,500 Friday and Sunday, and $18,000 Saturday. A minimum spend of $33,000 applies.
A $3,000 deposit, together with a completed booking agreement, confirms the date.
Yes. San Remo Ballroom requires a $3,000 deposit on booking, a 50% progress payment no later than three months before the event, and the remaining balance 14 working days beforehand.
The foyer and Terrazzo bar area set the scene for pre-reception drinks.
Yes, the Terrazzo bar area/lounge can be used for private dining.
San Remo Ballroom provides dedicated spaces for those quieter moments before the celebration begins. The private bridal suite features its own bathroom, a mini bar for the bridal party and a secure safe for personal belongings and valuable gifts.
A VIP green room is also available, offering an additional private space for VIP guests and wedding-day preparations.
In-house and external catering available, with halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, children's, and late-night menu options, plus grazing tables and dessert stations.
Alcohol supplied on-site, with cocktail, beverage, and premium spirit package options.
Popular photo settings at San Remo Ballroom include the 22-metre circular dance floor beneath the six-metre, five-tier chandelier, the original Adelphi Theatre terrazzo floor, the Art Deco ballroom and its split-level layout, and the private bridal suite for getting-ready images.
Yes, with a Luxury Escapes concierge partnership offering local luxury accommodation options.
Yes. San Remo Ballroom is hired exclusively to one wedding, so your celebration is not shared with another event.
Yes, both sparklers and confetti are permitted, subject to venue policy.
Yes — BYO florist, stylist, celebrant, DJ, and band, with external planners also welcome.
Yes, with local produce and organic wine options available.
Exclusive all-day access is available for both bump-in and bump-out, with exact times arranged directly with the venue in advance.
Yes, music and noise must conclude by 1:00am.
Good to Know
What's included
- Tables and Chairs
- Linen
- Crockery
- Glassware
- Cutlery
- Dance floor
- Stage
- AV
- Microphones
- Projector
- Lighting
- Ceremony chairs
- Signing table
- Easels
- Cake table
- Cake knife
- Coordinator
- Event manager
- Waitstaff
Awards & recognition
- ABIA Wedding Industry Awards, Greater Melbourne: #1 Wedding Venue – Function Centre (2026)
- ABIA Wedding Industry Awards, Greater Melbourne: #1 Wedding Venue Coordinator (2026)
- ABIA Wedding Industry Awards, Greater Melbourne: Best Melbourne Wedding Venue (2025)
- ABIA Wedding Industry Awards, Greater Melbourne: Best Venue Coordinator (2025)
- ABIA Wedding Industry Awards, Greater Melbourne: Top 3, Wedding Venue – Function Centre (2024)
Accessibility
San Remo Ballroom offers a welcoming and considered setting for all guests, with wheelchair access, accessible toilet facilities and accessible parking available.
Mobility-friendly ceremony arrangements further support a comfortable and seamless experience for couples and their guests.
Parking
San Remo Ballroom offers complimentary parking for approximately 200 vehicles in the church car park directly opposite the venue.
For added convenience, VIP parking is available for bridal cars, with a car park attendant on hand to assist guests and ensure a smooth arrival.
ABN 50 113 588 784
Testimonials
San Remo definitely delivered on our wedding day. We were promised exceptional service and food, and sure enough, it was beyond sensational! Our guests were also equally impressed and some of them even started inquiring about the venue. After our wedding, the friendly staff took great care of our equipment and wedding seating charts before we came back to collect them. Amazing service that made our wedding day memorable!!
SRB is absolutely stunning & modern. All the staff were great & professional. Every person we interacted with was so kind & ready to help. Laura was so amazing to work with, making the process of planning easy, guiding me through every step of the way, patient with all my questions & accommodating to any requests or ideas I had.
Highly recommend!
Location
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San Remo Ballroom is an Art Deco wedding venue in Carlton North, 2km from the Melbourne CBD, hosting up to 450 seated guests beneath a six-metre, five-tier chandelier.
365 Nicholson Street, Carlton North VIC 3054
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