Hobart’s venues are full of charm and character. Perfect for weddings, birthdays, or office events. From heritage pubs to modern waterfront spaces, there’s a spot for every style and group size. Many also include a complimentary $100 bar tab. Not bad, eh? Take a look below and see which Hobart venue feels right for your event.
Pricing for function venues in Hobart varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $633 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $400 to $1000 across 3 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $1667 per booking, ranging from $200 to $3300 based on 6 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 | $400 | $633 | $1000 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $1667 | $3300 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $1500 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $1700 minimum spend, representing a 13% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $0 minimum spend, costing 0.0x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spend | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Spend | $200 | $1700 | $3300 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $500 | $750 | $1000 |
| Spend | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of January 2026.
Partystar is your one-stop-shop for finding function venues and exclusive rooms for hire for your next party. Narrow down your search via area, price, capacity and more. Whether it's an 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, other birthday, engagement, wedding, bar mitzvah or staff party, we can help you find the perfect venue. The CBD, Salamanca Place and surrounding suburbs are included in our comprehensive location list.
While some folks want a cheap and cheerful pub for their party, others want a classy VIP booth with nightclub glamour. Partystar lists it all.
