Sydney has plenty of spots ready for your first big adult celebration. From lively bars at Darling Harbour to cosy pubs in Newtown, there’s a venue for every kind of 18th birthday bash. Most include a free $100 bar tab. Grab your mates, have a laugh, and make it a night to remember. Browse below to compare venues and find the perfect spot for your milestone birthday.
Pricing for 18th Birthday Venues in Sydney varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $2574 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $200 to $5000 across 8 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $3699 per booking, ranging from $1000 to $9990 based on 15 venues.
Friday pricing is similar, averaging $2574 for room hire and $3899 for minimum spend. Minimum spend venues cost approximately 1.4x more than room hire venues on average. 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 | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Hire Fee | $200 | $2574 | $5000 |
| Minimum Spend | $1000 | $3699 | $9990 |
| Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Hire Fee | $200 | $2574 | $5000 |
| Minimum Spend | $1000 | $3899 | $9990 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $1000 room hire and $2333 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $1974 room hire and $3583 minimum spend, representing a 54% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $3900 room hire and $6663 minimum spend, costing 2.9x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Venue Size | Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 70 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 |
| Minimum Spend | $1500 | $2333 | $4000 | |
| Medium (71-140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $200 | $1974 | $3700 |
| Minimum Spend | $1000 | $3583 | $5000 | |
| Large (over 140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $3000 | $3900 | $5000 |
| Minimum Spend | $5000 | $6663 | $9990 |
| Venue Size | Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 70 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 |
| Minimum Spend | $1500 | $2833 | $7000 | |
| Medium (71-140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $200 | $1974 | $3700 |
| Minimum Spend | $1000 | $3583 | $5000 | |
| Large (over 140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $3000 | $3900 | $5000 |
| Minimum Spend | $5000 | $6663 | $9990 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of December 2025.
