The Reading Room was originally part of the Fitzroy Town Hall library and still has the original floor-to-ceiling bookcases.
This impressive room features 9 chandeliers, a decorative ceiling, polished floorboards and heritage paintwork.
The warm and welcoming interior makes it popular for weddings, performances and cocktail events for up to 100 people. You can also book the venue in conjunction with the Fitzroy Town Hall ballroom as a breakout space or ceremony space.
On this page
- Capacity
- Accessibility
- Facilities
- Venue conditions
- How to book
- Fees
- Take a look inside the venue
- Opening hours
Capacity
100 people cocktail style
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Braille tactile signage
- Disability drop-off zone
For more information, download our Disability Access Guide for Meetings, Festival & Events [ PDF, 1.22 MB] .
Facilities
- 13.1 x 14.4m floor space
- Wooden floors
- Kitchenette with large refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave
- 10 trestle tables (seating 8-10 people)
- 100 chairs
For more information about the space, download our Reading Room floor plan [ PDF, 211.24 KB] .
Venue conditions
- All functions between Sunday and Thursday must finish by 11pm.
- All functions between Friday and Saturday must finish by 1am.
- Please ensure you monitor noise levels, as Fitzroy Town Hall is in a residential area.
- You must supply your own cutlery, crockery, glassware and linen.
- You may choose your own caterer – we can provide recommended caterers on request.
- A guided site visit is required to book this space.
For more information about hiring spaces, download our conditions of hire [ PDF, 521.11 KB] .
Alcohol
The Reading Room is not a licensed venue. You must apply for a temporary limited licence if you intend to sell alcohol.
You must submit a Partysafe form to Victoria Police if you want to:
- supply alcohol free of charge
- allow guests to bring their own alcohol.
How to book
If you are a registered user and have booked with us before, you can log into our booking system to book a space.
If you are a new user, you need to register with us before you make a booking.
Organisation bookings
If you are from an organisation, you must:
- register your organisation
- make your booking under your organisation's name.
If you're from a not-for-profit group, you may be eligible for discounted use. Contact our bookings team to find out more.
Fees
Hire Type (3-hour minimum applies) | Fees |
---|---|
Hourly hire | $293 |
Hourly hire – not for profit | $141 |
Hourly hire – concession | $117 |
Bond | From $1000 |
Commercial kitchen hire (per day) | $310 |
Sound system package* – half day/under 4 hours | $340 |
Sound system package* – full day | $600 |
Hire of portable projector and screen (per day) | $61 |
Venue support officer* (per hour) | $59 |
Additional admin services fee | $50 |
Overtime – past 2am | $540 |
* Sound system package FAQ [ PDF, 293.14 KB]
*Additional Venue Support Officers may be required in addition to the hire fee depending on attendee numbers, and the complexity and nature of the event.
For not for profit and concession rates, you will need to show evidence of your eligibility at the time of booking. Some restrictions may apply.
We offer a Town Hall subsidy grant to not for profit community groups who operate in Yarra. For more information, visit our Town Hall subsidy grant page.
Take a look inside the venue
Opening hours
Sunday-Thursday: All functions must finish by 11pm
Friday-Saturday: All functions must finish by 1am