Two storey cream facade of Como House with its white cast iron verandah, framed by a tall cypress under clear blue sky

SOUTH YARRA

Como House & Gardens

Melbourne's grande dame.

THE VENUE

Como House & Gardens

Como House & Gardens pairs grand interiors with sweeping lawns for seasonal feasts and garden parties.

Centrally located in South Yarra, Como House has been the backdrop for Melbourne's finest social gatherings since its construction in 1847. Its elegant Ballroom, the intimate Cornerstone, the sunlit Pavilion, and the sprawling Gardens and Lawns offer a flexibility that few heritage properties can match.

CSE brings the level of culinary care that a venue this extraordinary demands and enough warmth to keep the evening from ever feeling stiff.

THE SPACES

Four ways to host at Como

Two long banquet tables with white cloths, green napkins and single stem roses running toward a marble fireplace beneath a lit crystal chandelier

The Ballroom

Como's showpiece. Original chandeliers, tall windows and a direct connection to the terrace make the Ballroom the natural home for seated dinners and wedding receptions.

60Sit down

100Cocktail

Weddings · Celebrations · Corporate

The Pavilion

The sunlit Pavilion sits within the gardens, a lighter and more contemporary counterpoint to the mansion. Ideal for lunches and launches that want the estate without the formality.

60Sit down

80Cocktail

Lunches · Launches · Corporate

Gardens & Lawns

The sprawling Gardens and Lawns of the estate. Marquee configurations for seated dinners of up to 200, garden ceremonies, and summer parties for 400 that run until the lanterns come on.

200Sit down · with marquee

400Cocktail

Weddings · Summer parties · Garden ceremonies

Weatherboard and corrugated iron building with a slate gable roof and a green and white striped awning, seen across the asphalt forecourt

Cornerstone

Como's most intimate space: an all-day dining room where Curtis's team cooks for you. Perfect for private dinners, long lunches and chef's-table experiences on the terrace in warmer months.

70Sit down · with terrace

—Cocktail N/A

Private dining · Long lunches · Celebrations