Venue Hire in Melbourne: 400+ Function Rooms & Party Venues
From $700. 73% free hire. 403 spaces.
From $700. 73% free hire. 403 spaces.
We've made venue hire easy by listing Melbourne's best options all in one place. The list runs from CBD pubs and Fitzroy bars to waterfront spaces in Docklands and venues in St Kilda. With Partystar, you can see prices upfront, compare venues quickly, and avoid wasting time phoning around. Most venues include a bonus $100 bar tab, adding extra value to your booking. Start browsing below and find the perfect venue!
We don't rank them, our visitors do. The list above is ordered by the venues Melbourne bookers are viewing and enquiring on, so it moves as demand moves. Aside from that, best depends on your budget and your numbers. If you would rather not pay for the room at all, start with free venue hire in Melbourne. If it's a birthday party, birthday party venues in Melbourne is a shorter list. Either way the hire charge and the minimum spend are on every listing before you enquire.
A bonus bar tab comes with 268 of the 403 spaces in Melbourne when you enquire through Partystar (67%, against 31% across the 13 cities we list). The venue adds it once you meet its stated requirement.
| Saturday | Minimum spend | Hire charge |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest | $120 | $100 |
| Midpoint | $2,200 | $400 |
| Average | $2,585 | $644 |
| Highest | $15,000 | $8,500 |
| Spaces | 343 | 138 |
| Based on 403 Melbourne function spaces listed on Partystar, updated . | ||
| Bar tab | Spaces |
|---|---|
| $200 | 36 |
| $100 | 195 |
| $50 | 37 |
| Any bonus bar tab | 268 of 403 |
| Capacity | Charge | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms Up to 70 guests, 89 spaces | Minimum spend | $250 | $1,350 | $6,000 |
| Hire charge | $100 | $300 | $1,500 | |
| Medium rooms 71 to 140 guests, 153 spaces | Minimum spend | $120 | $2,400 | $9,900 |
| Hire charge | $150 | $400 | $2,000 | |
| Large rooms 141 guests or more, 161 spaces | Minimum spend | $200 | $3,000 | $15,000 |
| Hire charge | $200 | $500 | $8,500 |
| Measure | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| Typical hours | 5 | 5 |
| Shortest | 1 | 1 |
| Longest | 15 | 15 |
| Usual start | 7pm | 7pm |
| Usual finish | 12am | 12am |
Spread across a full room, the typical minimum spend in Melbourne is $20 a head. Across the 13 cities we list it works out at $15.
| Record | Space | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest minimum spend | Albion Hotel Dandenong, Dandenong | $120 up to 120 guests, plus $350 hire |
| Largest space | Shoppingtown Hotel, Doncaster | 990 guests $3,000 minimum spend |
| Smallest groups | PlayLounge, The, St Kilda | from 5 minimum guest numbers |
| Longest hire | Marrakech, Melbourne | 15 hours 12pm to 3am |
| Biggest bar tab | Blackburn Hotel, Blackburn | $200 no minimum spend |
CBD and Southbank Highly accessible. The Free Tram Zone is popular, and with such a range of options, you'll find a vibe that suits. From cocktail bars to river-view terraces, it's all here.
Fitzroy, Collingwood, Brunswick These neighbourhoods have warehouse spaces and bars with sticky floors. The inner-north has charm, and it'll show up in your event.
South Yarra, Prahran, Windsor Chapel Street runs through here with everything from intimate wine bars to lavish function spaces. You get decent parking, and that mix of classy and relaxed.
St Kilda, Elwood Beach parties. Summer events are magic when the sun hits the bay. The area has a relaxed vibe.
Richmond, Cremorne Underrated. Swan Street in particular has venues that are fun without the price-tag. Easy train access, plenty of variety, yet still central.
These are the most common types:
These are the most common ways venues set their prices:
To narrow it down further:
Ask for an itemised quote before confirming. It saves headaches later.
Tip: Ask if venues offer reduced rates for quieter nights if you're flexible.
On the day, arrive early to check setup, decorations, and signage, and make sure the venue contact is on-site.
Finding the perfect function venue in Melbourne doesn't have to be stressful. Once you define your needs and do some research, the city's many spaces make it easy to find something special. With a little planning, you'll have a great space and a night your guests will remember.
