The Terrace

Details checked November 2026

Price: Price on enquiry
Getting there: In central Melbourne

The Terrace is a restaurant, cafe and events venue inside Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, entered via Bridge Gate near Alexandra Avenue and Anderson Street. It overlooks the gardens' ornamental lake with views toward the city skyline, and its bright interiors are used for weddings with catering that ranges from canapés to full table service.

Good to know

Wedding coordinator included
Licensed restaurant and cafe, trading until 1am
Licensed for up to 496 people

From theterrace.melbourne. Licence details from the Liquor Control Victoria register (CC BY 4.0); the venue sets its own wedding finish time. Check the details with the venue when you enquire.

Where it is

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When to go

City venues are mostly indoors, so the season matters less than elsewhere. Rooftops and terraces are best from November to April, and Melbourne weather can change quickly, so ask what happens if it turns.

Within 20 km: 97 venues
In Melbourne CBD: 34 venues

Close by

The Grand Room1 km away

Alto Event Space1 km away

Planning a wedding in Melbourne CBD

Worth asking The Terrace

What would a wedding for our guest numbers cost on our date?
How many guests can you seat for dinner, and how many for a cocktail reception?
Can we hold the ceremony here as well, or should we plan for a separate ceremony location?
Which dates are still free in our preferred season, and are weekdays cheaper?

Paste them into your enquiry. More in questions to ask a wedding venue.

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