Leonda By The Yarra

Set on the banks of the Yarra River in Hawthorn, just 4km from Melbourne’s CBD, Leonda By The Yarra is one of Melbourne’s most sought-after wedding and event venues. With panoramic river views, floor-to-ceiling windows and a lush backdrop of native Australian flora, it feels like a hidden riverside sanctuary in the heart of the city.

Part of the Melbourne Event Group family, Leonda pairs elegant, pillarless function spaces with warm, family-inspired hospitality. Choose an all-inclusive package or flexible venue hire for weddings, private celebrations, corporate functions and university balls of every size.

Leonda By The Yarra can host the following events:

• Wedding receptions and ceremonies
• Asian, Indian and Sri Lankan weddings, including tea ceremonies, Sangeets and Poruwa ceremonies
• Engagement parties, birthdays, baby showers and christenings
• Conferences, training sessions and seminars
• Product and brand launches
• Gala dinners and awards nights
• University balls and school events

What you’ll love about Leonda By The Yarra as your Melbourne event venue:

• A grand riverside Ballroom. Enter through your own private foyer and Marble Bar, then reveal a bright, pillarless Ballroom with soaring ceilings, a central dance floor and sweeping views of the Yarra. It seats up to 510 guests banquet style or holds 1,000 for cocktail events.
• An intimate Garden Room. Bathed in natural light with 180-degree views of the greenery outside, the Garden Room suits weddings of 60 to 120 guests and opens onto a private riverside courtyard for pre-dinner drinks.
• Show-stopping arrivals. Relax in the VIP suite before your event, greet guests with canapés on the balcony overlooking the river, and make a memorable entrance or exit by boat from Leonda’s private jetty.
• Built for corporate events. Built-in screens, projection and sound, blackout facilities and fifteen ceiling rigging points make Leonda a polished choice for conferences, training days and brand launches, with theatre seating for up to 570.
• Generous, seasonal food. Shared-style menus showcase fresh, local produce, paired with a premium list of local and international wines, beers and cocktails. Custom menus are available, and a dedicated event coordinator guides every detail.

Highlights of Leonda By The Yarra:

• Riverside wedding and event venue in Hawthorn
• Just 4km from Melbourne’s CBD
• Pillarless Ballroom and light-filled Garden Room
• Private jetty, courtyard and VIP suite
• Cultural wedding specialists
• Built-in AV and rigging for corporate events
• All-inclusive packages or venue hire
• Free onsite parking and disability access
• Capacity: up to 510 seated or 1,000 cocktail

About

At Leonda By The Yarra, we believe every important moment should be celebrated around a table full of incredible food with the people you love most. As part of Melbourne Event Group, our team of coordinators, chefs and hosts are dedicated to the craft of hospitality, treating every guest like family from the first tour to the final farewell. Whether you’re planning a black-tie wedding, a milestone birthday or a conference that leaves a lasting impression, we’d love to bring your event to life by the river.