Bendigo’s top 18th birthday venues feature lively pubs, intimate bars, and stylish private rooms. Many include a free $100 bar tab. Compare venues below and find a space that’s fun, stress-free, and perfect for your milestone birthday.
Pricing for 18th birthday venues in Bendigo varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $200 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $150 to $250 across 2 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $1525 per booking, ranging from $1000 to $2250 based on 4 venues. Final costs depend on factors including venue capacity, suburb location, day of the week, security guard charges and extensions to the guaranteed hire duration. Additional expenses may include DJ hire, entertainment, specialised catering, decorations.
| Pricing Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Hire Fee | $150 | $200 | $250 |
| Minimum Spend | $1000 | $1525 | $2250 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $1175 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $2250 minimum spend, representing a 91% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $1500 minimum spend, costing 1.3x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Spend | $1000 | $1175 | $1350 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| Spend | $2250 | $2250 | $2250 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spend | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of December 2025.
Partystar is here to help. We know 18ths inside out and upside down, and have some favourite Bendigo 18th birthday venues to recommend.
Use the Bendigo website’s filter to narrow down your search. The venues below all do 18ths, but try other filters to ensure your shortlist will cater for you. Happy 18th, new adult!
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