Geelong has a great selection of venues for birthdays, social events, and corporate functions. From waterfront restaurants to modern pubs and rooftop spaces, there’s a place to match your style and group size. Most venues include a complimentary $100 bar tab. Planning is easy. Browse below to compare spaces and pick the perfect Geelong venue for your next celebration.
Pricing for function venues in Geelong varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $500 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $100 to $1000 across 6 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $1880 per booking, ranging from $500 to $8400 based on 15 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 | $100 | $500 | $1000 |
| Minimum Spend | $500 | $1880 | $8400 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $1325 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $1000 minimum spend, representing a -25% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $2488 minimum spend, costing 1.9x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $100 | $250 | $500 |
| Spend | $900 | $1325 | $1500 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spend | $500 | $1000 | $1500 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $250 | $750 | $1000 |
| Spend | $500 | $2488 | $8400 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of February 2026.
If you have a party to host, use Partystar to help you find a venue. Private rooms, bars, pubs, and clubs are listed and can be viewed and enquired via the website. Birthday parties including 21sts, 18ths, 30ths, 40ths and the rest; staff parties, engagements, receptions and going-away bashes - check us out. Hire might be cheap or even free, depending on your function needs.
