Is Peter Rowland the exclusive caterer for Butler Lane events, and can menus match a modern industrial theme?

Yes, Peter Rowland is the exclusive catering and event production partner for Butler Lane. Our culinary team specialises in modern, trend-driven menus perfectly aligned with the venue's urban style—including contemporary roaming canapés, interactive grazing installations, and high-end sit-down feasting options completely tailored to accommodate all guest dietary requirements.

Butler Lane

Tucked beneath the streets of Melbourne’s CBD, Butler Lane is an intimate venue blending moody interiors with contemporary style. Designed for cocktail events, private celebrations and corporate gatherings, it delivers a vibrant atmosphere with signature Peter Rowland hospitality.

2-6 Shelley Street,
Richmond, Victoria

Up to 280 guests

About the Venue

Warehouse Charm.
Hidden Away.

A Modern Warehouse Conversion, In The Heart Of Richmond, Highlighted By Its’ Character-Filled Secret Garden.

Located in the heart of Richmond, Butler Lane is quintessentially Melbourne with its secret courtyard leading into a dramatic modern warehouse space. Architecturally designed, with an abundance of natural light, open space, and secluded laneway entrance leads to the perfect rustic warehouse backdrop to create any event.

The expansive landscaped courtyard with established trees and green wall, leading into a modern open plan warehouse space with high-beamed ceilings and polished concrete floors. Butler Lane has a contemporary and stylish range of event furniture which includes black slimline cocktail tables and stools, service bar, wooden chairs, and round banquet tables.

What makes Peter Rowland menu special

Our menus at Butler Lane are designed to celebrate contemporary Melbourne dining culture. Moving away from rigid, traditional structures, Peter Rowland specialises in high-impact roaming cocktail arrays, artisanal grazing stations, and modern shared banquets that echo the venue’s architectural, warehouse event spaces Melbourne aesthetic while maintaining flawless, premier epicurean execution.

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Features

Stylish warehouse conversion with architecturally designed interiors
Expansive landscaped courtyard garden
High ceilings and polished concrete floors
Floor-to-ceiling windows with abundant natural light
Suits various event themes and configurations
Unlimited styling opportunities

Expansive landscaped courtyard garden
Modern, open plan warehouse space with industrial touches
Indoor heating and cooling, outdoor heating
Bridal suite / Green room
In house AV, microphone, TV screen, lectern, wi-fi, Bose sound system

Capacity

Standing

250 to 280 guests

Seated without
dancefloor

Up to 180 guests

Seated with dance
floor

Up to 150 guests

Accessibility

Transport & Parking

Nestled privately off a quiet Richmond laneway at 2-6 Shelley Street, Butler Lane offers premium inner-city transit connectivity. The venue is located a mere 200 metres from North Richmond railway station and major tram routes (12 and 109), allowing seamless travel from the Melbourne CBD. For guests driving to the event, street parking options are complemented by an adjacent secure car park, alongside flat, step-free access across our courtyard and warehouse thresholds, making it one of the most accessible industrial event spaces Melbourne has tucked away.

Parking

Public Transport

North Richmond Station
• 200m

Tram
• Stop 19 Route 12 and 109 (200m)

Location

FAQ

What types of events can be hosted at Butler Lane, Richmond?

Butler Lane perfectly accommodates a diverse selection of premium events, including dramatic warehouse weddings, chic cocktail parties, modern product launches, fashion shows, and creative corporate activations. Peter Rowland delivers full-service event styling, state-of-the-art production coordination, and exceptional bespoke catering within this contemporary industrial landscape.

What is the guest capacity for seated banquets and cocktail parties at Butler Lane?

Butler Lane is a highly flexible blank canvas that accommodates up to 300 guests for a standing cocktail-style celebration. For seated occasions, the open-plan main room comfortably hosts up to 180 guests for a traditional banquet dinner or up to 150 guests for a seated banquet including a dedicated dancefloor space.

Is there parking and public transport access close to Butler Lane?

Yes. Butler Lane boasts excellent inner-city accessibility in the heart of Richmond. It is situated just 200 metres from North Richmond railway station and the nearby tram stops along routes 12 and 109. While street parking is available, a secure CARe car park is conveniently located right next door to the venue, starting from $3 per hour.

Can we host both our wedding ceremony and reception on-site at Butler Lane?

Absolutely. The architecturally designed venue is perfect for end-to-end wedding celebrations. Couples can host an intimate outdoor ceremony in the private, lushly landscaped secret courtyard featuring a living vertical green wall and established trees, before transitioning inside to the dramatic, open-plan warehouse space for their evening wedding reception.