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OVERVIEW

Panama Dining Room and Bar is a chic, modern industrial warehouse wedding venue nestled in the heart of Melbourne’s Fitzroy. It boasts stunning floor-to-ceiling arched windows, spectacular treetop and skyline views, charming, eclectic décor, and an undeniable vintage charm. For an atmospheric wedding setting and inspired, innovative menus, you can’t look past this enchanting loft-style venue.

For the perfect blend of old-time glamour and contemporary edge, Panama Dining Room and Bar is the perfect wedding venue for you! As an early 1900s converted textile factory, this dynamic, Manhattan loft-style space offers couples unique, breathtaking backdrops for their special day. If you were on the hunt for that one-of-a-kind ‘WOW’ factor, you’ve found it! 

With exquisite floor-to-ceiling arched windows set against mesmerising treetops, charming white exposed brick walls, and lush green detailing, your wedding will be for the fairytale books! Panama Dining Room and Bar are also known for their ambitious, contemporary menus and meticulously crafted beverage list. For a unique, modern culinary experience, you can count on Panama to deliver! Style, romance, and ambience are plentiful at this one-of-a-kind Melbourne wedding venue if you’re looking to set yourselves apart from the crowd. 

 

“Wow, Panama Dining Room and Bar! Truly the best venue to hold our ceremony and wedding — not only is it the most beautiful setting, but the team are a well-oiled machine that made sure we felt completely comfortable and confident the whole way through. Our guests are still talking about the venue, great service, and incredible food, so, thank you to the Panama team for making our wedding day truly wonderful.” — Mel W. 

 

What you’ll love about your wedding at Panama Dining Room and Bar Melbourne:  

  • Gorgeous, atmospheric wedding settings. Panama Dining Room and Bar offers spacious, striking warehouse settings for you to exchange your vows and celebrate with your nearest and dearest. The classy, vintage furnishings, chic, modern aesthetic, magical floor-to-ceiling glass, and exposed brickwork create a truly romantic, warm, unforgettable environment. Just imagine marrying your soulmate and sharing an ambient meal with your loved ones in front of the stunning Melbourne skyline and lush treetops! 
  • Inspired, modern menus. Known for their trendy style and innovative menus that highlight amazing Victorian produce, you can expect nothing less than contemporary, flavoursome meals and refreshing craft beverages. With several catering styles available, you can rest assured knowing you and your guests will be well looked after! 
  • Fantastic location. Panama Dining Room and Bar is tucked away in Melbourne’s vibrant, cultural suburb of Fitzroy. Just a few tram stops away from the CBD, you can soak up the lively atmosphere, stunning skyline views, and trendy Melbournian attractions. 

 

What Panama Dining Room and Bar Melbourne weddings are like:

  • Stylish industrial warehouse wedding venue
  • Gorgeous wedding settings 
  • Delicious, modern menus 
  • Breathtaking photo opportunities 
  • Exclusive venue hire available 

 

What’s the maximum capacity for weddings at Panama Dining Room and Bar Melbourne?

Panama Dining Room and Bar can accommodate up to 200 guests for a unique, chic wedding experience. 

 

“Panama Dining and Bar is one of a kind! We absolutely couldn't be happier with our choice to have the wedding at Panama. Anyone who has walked up those stairs and stepped into the beautiful atmosphere surrounded by those windows will know exactly what we mean — it really is unmatched when it comes to venues. Not only that, but Panama were also an absolute pleasure to deal with and were willing to be flexible on just about everything. No request was off limits! Thanks, guys, for making our day incredible!” — Nick H. 


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Unfortunately, the only external catering allowed is a wedding cake. Panama Dining Room will supply all food and beverages for the wedding. 

If a seated meal is desired, we can seat between 150-160 guests, depending on the final table configuration. 

If a standing cocktail event is desired, we can hold up to 250 guests. 

Even at capacity, their is substantial room for a large dance floor and space for a band. 

We have a service elevator located on Moor Street. We also have a goods elevator located on the same street to assit with vendor bump-in.

We have 7 floor-to-ceiling arched windows in the venue. 

3 front-facing windows face the Dandenong Ranges, and provide amazing views. 

2 windows face directly onto the Moor Street Plane trees, so widely photographed at Panama weddings. They are highlighted with LED flood lights at night to create an amazing backdrop to all weddings and events.

2 side-facing windows look out onto the developing Fitzroy area, with views back towards the CBD. 

We are licensed until 1am, all 7-nights of the week. 

We are located on the 3rd floor of the old 'Panama House' textile building in Fitzroy, around 1km from the Melbourne CBD. The warehouse was founded in the early 1900's and provides stunning views and complete privacy for all weddings and events. 


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March 2021

Wow Panama! Truly the best venue to hold our ceremony and wedding - not only is it the most beautiful setting, the team (led by Luke, Dan, and Amy) are a well oiled machine making sure we felt completely comfortable and confident the whole way through. Somehow they kept their cool despite us needing to postpone our wedding twice and they continued to keep us updated throughout changing COVID restrictions and ensured we all had the best (and safest) day possible. Guests are still talking about the venue, great service and incredible food so thank you to the Panama team for making our wedding day truly wonderful.

Mel W.

January 2021

We held our wedding at Panama Dining room on one perfect covid free weekend in Melbourne, 2020. First and foremost, the event staff were amazing to deal with. Throughout the highs and lows of the pandemic, they consistently kept in touch and demonstrated strong communication skills. Nothing was too tricky when it came to requests and they were also happy to make decisions for us when we were stumped or didn’t know what to do. The event itself was absolutely gorgeous. The team worked well with vendors to ensure everything went smoothly and I didn’t have a worry in the world on the night! The food and alcohol was absolutely divine and the waitstaff were absolutely amazing and attentive to all guests. I’d do it all again at Panama in a heart beat!

Janelle R.

March 2020

Wow! What an incredible wedding we had at Panama dining room. Amy and Dan and their amazing team provided us with the most wonderful day we could of hoped for. From the initial booking, to tasting the food and wine and finally the big day, Amy and Dan were so prompt in their replies and so professional and accommodating in meeting all of our requests. Nothing was too much trouble. The venue was perfect for our 150 guests, the food and wine delicious and every one of our family and friends have said it was the best wedding they have been to. Oh..and those windows! So dreamy. Thanks , Panama team, we had the greatest day of our lives!

Patrick R.

June 2023

Amazing place to have a wedding at, the on the day coordinator was amazing, event move super smoothly, couldnt choose a better venue!

Angelina H.

May 2023

First of all, I just wanna say how beautiful the venue looks, during the day and at night! Panama’s iconic arch windows were the perfect backdrop for our wedding. It was such a delight to work with Amber and Wes leading up to our wedding day. All communications were clear, and they absolutely killed it! Execution was next to perfection and exceeded all of our expectations. We had our first look at Panama knowing that we won’t get another chance to be alone at the venue. What can I say? As I walked through the venue towards husband (fiancé then), I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was better than what I have imagined. Panama also offers amazing food. Their menus are seasonal, so be sure to check them out! Did I mention it’s also a restaurant when there’s no weddings on the day? Definitely worth a visit!

Anna P.


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