The Lefkadian Hall is available for hire for all occasions including, engagements, baptisms, 21sts & memorials.

The hall space is approximately 200 sqm and has a small stage and commercial kitchen. Tables and chairs are available as well as crockery and cutlery.

Parking

There is ample parking in the surrounding side streets and the Coles shopping centre carpark across the road – entry via Waterfield Street and Victoria Street which generally has free parking for 2 hours from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and unrestricted parking outside those hours.

There is also a small free car park (unrestricted) at 2A Lobb Street a very short walk via Ross Street which is diagonally behind the hall as well as parking in surrounding streets. The Lobb Street carpark whilst close to the hall, has an uneven and unsealed surface and may be difficult for elderly residents with walking difficulties.

Please check parking signs for time restrictions and respect the privacy of nearby residents.

Hall Hire fees

Non-members: memorials / afternoon / morning functions $300 (week days) and evening functions $600.

A minimum bond of $100 is required. A higher bond may be requested for higher risk events.

Members are requested to contact a committee member to enquire about member discounted rates.

Cleaning

The hall will require a professional clean after each event. The standard cleaning fee and waste removal charge is $150 provided the hall is left in a tidy and neat condition. This charge in is addition to the Hall Hire charge.

Enquiries and Bookings

To book the hall, please download and complete the Lefkadian Hall Hire Agreement here and the Lefkadian Hall Covid 19 Agreement here and email them to a committee member or contact a committee member for further details.

First Floor currently for Lease

The first floor of the Lefkadian Hall is currently available for lease. It is approximately 300 square meters and fitted out with separate toilets and kitchen. Please direct all lease enquiries to Tom Ayfantis on 0408 574 048.

The first floor is ideally suited for a dance studio, professional/medical suites, offices, school/registered training organisation and other uses. Click here for more information.

The Lefkadian Hall has Heritage Significance

The Lefkadian Hall was a former Antient York Lodge No. 80 Temple until sold to the Brotherhood in 1986. The Hall is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Moreland. Of historic significance, as the first Masonic temple to be constructed in Coburg and the first permanent home of the Antient York Lodge which formed in Melbourne in 1879.

Also, as a meeting place for the Coburg and wider Masonic communities from 1911 to 1986, and for its strong connections with the Coburg Council, and particularly with the leaders of the Council who were shaping local policy whilst members and leaders of the Lodge.

Of aesthetic significance, as an intact representative example of an interwar Masonic Temple in the stripped classical style typical of these buildings, which is notable for unusual design detail such as the portico.