Throw the ultimate 18th birthday party at these venues
Brisbane has a fantastic mix of 18th birthday venues. From Fortitude Valley bars to riverside pubs and private lounges, there’s a space for every vibe. Most include a complimentary $100 bar tab. Keep it fun, keep it simple. Compare venues below and pick the one that will make your milestone birthday unforgettable.
A Saturday function in Brisbane typically has a minimum spend of $2,200, which is the midpoint across the 8 spaces here that set one. The average works out at $2,862. About 13% of them also carry a hire charge, and where there is one it usually brings the minimum spend down rather than adding to it.
| Saturday | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum spend | $1,500 | $2,200 | $6,000 | 8 |
| Hire charge | $250 | $460 | $3,990 | 4 |
| Capacity | Charge | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms Up to 70 guests, 6 spaces | Minimum spend | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Hire charge | $250 | $335 | $420 | |
| Medium rooms 71 to 140 guests, 4 spaces | Minimum spend | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Hire charge | $500 | $2,245 | $3,990 | |
| Large rooms 141 guests or more, 7 spaces | Minimum spend | $2,000 | $2,000 | $6,000 |
The gap between the smallest and largest spaces on this page is modest.
| Day | Typical hours | Usual start | Usual finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 5 | 5pm | 10pm |
| Saturday | 5 | 5pm | 10pm |
Ranges from 2 hours at the short end to 6 at the long end. Going past the guaranteed finish usually costs extra.
Security guard charges apply at some venues here and are shown on each listing. 10 of the 17 will let you meet the minimum spend with a beverage package. Every one of them accepts a bar tab. Costs outside the venue quote usually include DJ hire, entertainment, specialised catering and decorations.
5 of the 17 spaces in Brisbane include a bonus bar tab when you enquire through Partystar. Each one is worth $100. The venue adds it to your bar on the night once you meet its stated requirement, which is either the hire charge, the minimum spend or the minimum guest numbers. See how the bonus bar tab works for the full detail.
Mostly not. 7 of the 8 spaces that set a minimum spend have no hire charge at all. The 1 that do charge run from $250 to $3,990 for a Saturday.
Food, drinks or both, depending on the venue. At a lot of venues drinks alone will cover it, and the venue's own listing says which applies. See how minimum spend works.
Another way to browse Brisbane function venues, with hire charges and minimum spends shown upfront.
Last updated , based on 17 Brisbane function spaces.