Function & event spaces · Melbourne CBD
Bring your people together, right on Elizabeth Street.
From 12-person board meetings to 250-guest cocktail events, lyf on Elizabeth has a flexible space and a dedicated Conference & Events team to match. Opposite Melbourne Central, five minutes from everywhere your delegates need to be.
Six spaces, one venue
A room for every kind of function
231 sqm · Ground Floor
The Big Room
Our largest, most flexible space — conferences, presentations, product launches and cocktail celebrations, with an attached breakout area on the same floor.
- Full AV and presentation screen
- Lectern available
- Attached breakout space
- Ground floor, own entrance
106 sqm
Collab 1
Overlooking Elizabeth Street, with dual TV displays and optional lectern hire.
51–100 sqm
Collab 2 & 3
Two flexible rooms usable independently or combined into one larger venue. Combined: up to 60 theatre or 70 cocktail.
35 sqm
Huddle
A private boardroom-style space for focused meetings, with natural light over Elizabeth Street.
On-site restaurant
Bonnibel
Our own restaurant — a relaxed private dining space with flexible seating and curated menus, for corporate dinners, client entertaining and celebrations.
On-site
Stay together
On-site rooms for delegates, so your team can meet and stay in the same place — ideal for offsites and multi-day conferences.
Delegate packages
Straightforward pricing, no surprises
Half-Day Conference
Venue hire, AV facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi for a focused half-day session.
- Morning or afternoon tea
- Venue hire & AV facilities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Dedicated event support
Full-Day Conference
The complete day — morning tea through to afternoon tea, with a dedicated contact throughout.
- Morning tea, buffet lunch & afternoon tea
- Venue hire & AV facilities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Dedicated event contact
Conference + Stay
Bundle your conference with on-site accommodation for multi-day events and offsites.
- Accommodation for delegates
- Conference facilities & catering
- Group booking support
- Access to shared social spaces
Catering & celebrations
From working lunches to cocktail events
Every package is backed by our in-house kitchen — house-baked pastries, chef-curated canapés and a plated dinner menu for something more formal.
Working or hot buffet lunch
Sandwiches, baguettes and salads, or a hot buffet with two mains — included in both delegate packages.
Canapé packages
1, 2 or 3-hour cocktail packages for celebrations and networking events in The Big Room.
Drinks packages
Beer, wine and soft drinks by the hour, or a non-alcoholic option for daytime events.
Plated dinner
A two or three-course alternate-drop menu for weddings, milestone celebrations and formal dinners.
Real events
Recently at lyf on Elizabeth
Conferences, panels, product launches and celebrations, hosted in these spaces.
How it works
Booked in four steps
Send your brief
Tell us your date, guest count and the type of function — meeting, conference, celebration or dinner.
Get a fast quote
Our Conference & Events team matches you to the right space and sends a written quote.
Confirm the details
Lock in final numbers, catering and room set with your dedicated Event Manager.
Run the day
Turn up — AV, catering and set-up are ready to go.
Location
Right in the middle of the CBD
- 489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne CBD — directly opposite Melbourne Central
- Easy access to public transport, accommodation and Melbourne’s key business precincts
- Fully equipped business centre and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
FAQ
Good to know
The Big Room seats up to 200 theatre-style or hosts up to 250 guests cocktail-style, with an attached breakout space and toilets on the same floor.
Yes — speak with our Conference & Events team about your AV, entertainment and styling requirements. For larger productions we can also refer you to our AV partner for staging, lighting and hybrid event support.
Yes — group accommodation is available on-site, so your team can meet and stay together for multi-day conferences and offsites.
Yes — tea breaks, working lunches, canapés and drinks packages can all be booked standalone. Ask our events team for current standalone rates.
We can arrange discounted nearby parking for your delegates — just ask when you enquire.
Enquire now
Tell us about your function
Send through your date, guest count and event type and our Conference & Events team will come back with a written quote.
Request a quote
We’ll respond within one business day.
Your details are only used to respond to this enquiry. Enquiries are handled by lyf on Elizabeth’s Conference & Events team.