An architectural marvel of the early 20th century. The La Trobe Reading Room may well be the reason that the State Library Victoria is the busiest public library in Australia. This immense space is surrounded by a panopticon of tiered levels high above, rising to form the famed dome – the largest of its kind at the time.

Guests are left in awe upon entry, unmatched in its history, grandeur and size. The venue is divided with original oak desks and chairs, lined with traditional green-reading lights, centred around a raised middle platform, perfect for MCs and performers.

The reading room’s large desks are fixed, making for great dining tables under the domed galleries – with the rooms grand acoustics reverberating around you.