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Panama Dining Room & Bar
About
Overview & Vibe
Panama Dining Room perches on the second floor of Panama House, an early-1900s textile factory on Smith Street, Fitzroy. Eight soaring arched windows, exposed brick and timber floors give it the feel of a New York loft that somehow landed in Melbourne’s coolest neighbourhood — and more than a thousand weddings have been thrown here since 2006.
Setting & Style
The whole room goes exclusive-use on limited dates each year: candlelit long tables under the arches, city views over the rooftops, and a dining-led kitchen with curated drinks doing the heavy lifting. Couples marry in front of the great windows, dance beneath them, and let Fitzroy’s night unfold below.
Ideal For
Couples who want a warehouse-loft wedding with genuine restaurant food and Fitzroy character — stylish but never stiff.
The Need-to-Knows
- Exclusive hire on limited dates, subject to availability and a minimum food and beverage spend.
- Heritage-listed early-1900s warehouse conversion with eight arched windows and city views.
- Dining-led venue — exceptional food and curated drinks are the core of the offer.
- Level 2, 231 Smith Street; tram route 86 stops outside, a few stops from the CBD.
Standout Feature
The eight arched windows — Melbourne’s most photographed warehouse frames, glowing over Smith Street as the ceremony backdrop.
Amenities
- Eight Arched Windows
- Heritage-listed Building
- New York Loft Style
- Exposed Brick
- Timber Floors
- City Views
- Dining-led Menus
- Curated Drinks List
- Exclusive Hire
Ceremony Setting
- indoor
- warehouse
Dietary Options Supported
No details available.
Nearby Landmarks
- Smith Street – The venue overlooks Melbourne's award-winning eat-street below
- Brunswick Street – Fitzroy's bohemian spine one block west
- Carlton Gardens & Royal Exhibition Building – The World Heritage gardens minutes away
- Melbourne Museum – The city's flagship museum at the gardens' edge
- Edinburgh Gardens – North Fitzroy's beloved Victorian park close by
- Melbourne CBD – A few stops down the route 86 tram
On Site Accommodation
No details available.
Price Notes
- Exclusive venue hire on limited dates, subject to availability and a minimum food and beverage spend
Price Per Head
No details available.
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Contact
- Website
- thepanama.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9417 7663
- Address
- Level 2, 231 Smith Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Level 2, 231 Smith Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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