Crowne Plaza Pearl Riverfront
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1–5, Spencer Street, Docklands, Victoria, 3008, Australia
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Events
Starting with its prime location attached to the iconic Crowne Plaza, Pearl Riverfront events venue boasts Yarra River frontage with breathtaking views of the cityscape.
Offering ten flexible event spaces, a pre-function lounge, and arrival via boat, the kind of occasions that can be held and celebrated at Pearl Riverfront at Crowne Plaza range from intimate birthday parties to black-tie galas or product launches. The events team at Pearl Riverfront fully believe that when it comes to hosting 5-star events, the sky’s the limit (sometimes literally: ask them about lining up some celebratory riverfront fireworks for your event)!
Being located in Melbourne’s luxury entertainment district comes with a range of perks, including high-end venue partners for entertainment, beverages, styling, and more. Pearl Riverfront has partnered with Crowne Plaza to provide accommodation options for event guests. For dining, Yugo’s private dining room is an intimate dinner space, Dive Bar is perfect for casual cocktails and dancing, and Pow Wow has a relaxed and cosy atmosphere. If you’re planning to put on a show, Pearl Riverfront works with Encore Event Technologies to provide superior audio-visual design and demonstrations.
Being located in the Melbourne CBD makes the city your playground. Minutes from major train stations and public transport hubs, and within walking distance of iconic landmarks, clubs, and bars, your experience at Pearl Riverfront will stay with you long after your event is over.
Highlights of Crowne Plaza Melbourne Events:
- Melbourne CBD location
- Yarra River views
- Ten flexible event spaces
- World-class dining and accommodation
- Weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations welcome
Capacity
Up to 452 Sitting 
Up to 322 Cabaret 
Up to 350 Theatre 
Up to 452 Dinner & Dance Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
Pearl Riverfront Studios
926.7sqm / sqft
Six interconnecting studios that can be adjusted to cater for intimate and large events. Curving along the river, the studios enjoy views over the Yarra and city skyline. Perfect for cocktail and seated events.
Atrium Meeting & Boardrooms
The Atrium and Boardrooms offer privacy for intimate dinners, board meetings, and co-working sessions. Ideal for up to 40 guests in a banquet arrangement.
Dive Bar
Dive Bar evokes the old-school dive bars of New York’s East Village with an imaginative cocktail list and a small plates menu. Dive Bar is the perfect spot to socialise and play into the night, dancing to your favourite tunes on the guest-controlled jukebox. This moody, dimly-lit space boasts neon and street art and a touch of glitz.
Six interconnecting studios that can be adjusted to cater for intimate and large events. Curving along the river, the studios enjoy views over the Yarra and city skyline. Perfect for cocktail and seated events.
Guest Capacity
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 452Theatre: 0 - 452
Cabaret: 0 - 322
Classroom: 0 - 350
Features
Audiovisual (AV) equipmentNatural light
Accessible venue
Dance floor
The Atrium and Boardrooms offer privacy for intimate dinners, board meetings, and co-working sessions. Ideal for up to 40 guests in a banquet arrangement.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 50Standing: 0 - 70
Cabaret: 0 - 28
U-Shaped: 0 - 16
Features
Audiovisual (AV) equipmentNatural light
Accessible venue
Dive Bar evokes the old-school dive bars of New York’s East Village with an imaginative cocktail list and a small plates menu. Dive Bar is the perfect spot to socialise and play into the night, dancing to your favourite tunes on the guest-controlled jukebox. This moody, dimly-lit space boasts neon and street art and a touch of glitz.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 50Features
Audiovisual (AV) equipmentAir conditioning
Accessible venue
Dance floor
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Catering
The culinary prowess of the Pearl Riverfront catering team is second to none. Widely recognised for its daring menus, Crowne Plaza delivers the same exceptional options at Pearl Riverfront by offering meals that excite and inspire.
The team emphasises sustainability, sourcing produce and ingredients from reputable suppliers across the country. Championing the best flavours from modern Australian and international cuisines, the dishes served at Pearl Riverfront are designed to look and taste incredible.
Dining in at Dive Bar? Featuring an “imaginative” cocktail list and your favourite bar food with a modern twist, you’ll feel like you’re slinging back classic New York delicacies from the East Village.
Highlights of Catering at Crowne Plaza Melbourne:
- Sustainably sourced produce
- Modern cuisine with international inspiration
- Showstopping presentation
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Location
Nearby attractions:
- Crown Melbourne Casino
- SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
- Marvel Stadium
- Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Nearby restaurants:
- Byblos Bar & Restaurant
- Gradi at Crown
- The Atlantic Restaurant
- Conservatory
Restaurants on site:
- Yugo
- Dive Bar
- Pow Wow
Frequently Asked Questions
Wedding packages start at $170 per person.
When the separate studios are combined, Pearl Riverfront at Crowne Plaza can accommodate up to 452 guests.
Weddings and events at Pearl Riverfront Crowne Plaza end at 12am.
High-end and elegant, Crowne Plaza’s Pearl Riverfront event space includes riverfront views and modern furnishings. Flexible studio spaces allow for intimate gatherings or showstopping events.
Yes, and corporate packages are available. They offer state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, as well as hybrid in-house and live streaming services.
- Crowne Plaza, rooms from $194
- The Savoy Hotel, rooms from $257
- Grand Hotel Melbourne, rooms from $159
Parking is available to Crowne Plaza guests at a discounted rate of $17 per day 200m from the venue on Siddeley St.
Modern, sustainable, with an emphasis on presentation.
For weddings and special occasions, you may wish to make a grand entrance via gondola. Speak to your Events Manager for more information.
You certainly can! This East Village-inspired space is perfect for private dining with a list of cool cocktails and small plate menu.
Contact Amelia
Amelia Scatigno is our lovely Melbourne event and wedding expert. She's been in the industry since 2015 and absolutely loves the entertainment components of events, whether that's live drummers and dancers or a big fireworks show at the end of the night.
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