About Partystar

How Partystar helps you

Finding the right venue is hard. Hours on the phone. Endless scrolling. Confusing websites. Prices that don’t make sense. Tiny photos. You could spend days trying to figure out where to hold your next party.

That's where Partystar comes in. We’ve listed hundreds of venues across Australia and made it easy to see them all in one place. Everything from intimate cocktail bars to classic pubs, nightclubs, and unique spaces you didn’t even know existed.

We've made it simple to compare, choose, and book. You can search by location, capacity, and type of event. You get clear pricing, real photos, and detailed information so you actually know what you’re getting. No guesswork. No wasted time.

Since 2006, more than 200,000 people have trusted Partystar to book a function venue.

Start your search today. Compare, choose, book, and relax. Your perfect venue is waiting.

What makes Partystar unique?

• You get a free $100 or $200 bar tab with most spaces.
• We don't charge venues commission on your booking. This means we are fully independent, giving you access to unique and little-known venues.
• You can give feedback before and after your party. If we see patterns of complaints with a venue, they’re removed. Your experience comes first.
• Our prices are accurate. We double- and triple-check everything. If a venue raises its price without telling us, we guarantee the published price or $50 for the inconvenience. Learn more about our guarantee.

Our long history

Partystar has over 25 years' experience in the pub, bar, and nightclub industry. Here’s a timeline of our milestones:

07/00

MelbournePubs.com launches as a comprehensive list of pubs, bars and nightclubs - the first of its kind.

05/02

MelbournePubs.com is now offered in 8 languages.

11/04

MelbournePubs.com launches its beer garden directory - the first of its kind.

11/06

MelbournePubs.com launches its Christmas Parties Directory - the first of its kind.

12/06

MelbournePubs.com launches its NYE Parties Directory - the first of its kind.

01/07

MelbournePubs.com receives over 1.2 million visits in 2006.

04/07

MelbournePubs.com launches its Function Venues Directory - the first of its kind.

05/08

2amlockout.com.au is launched, featuring information on the Melbourne lockout.

09/08

Hitwise ranks MelbournePubs.com as No. 6 in the Australian Entertainment - Nightlife category (Apr-Jun 2008).

02/09

MelbournePubs.com launches its Nightclub Guestlists Directory - the first of its kind.

06/10

MelbournePubs.com rebrands its Function Venues Directory as Partystar.

10/10

Partystar launches its interstate directories.

10/11

Partystar launches its Function Venues Tips guide - the first of its kind in Australia.

11/11

Partystar launches its national Nightclub Guestlists Directory.

11/11

Partystar launches its national NYE Parties Directory.

01/12

MelbournePubs.com rebrands as Venuestar and launches its directories nationally.

04/13

Partystar offers a guarantee against booking hassles - the first of its kind in Australia.

06/15

Partystar extends its guarantee to include incorrect pricing - the first of its kind in Australia.

01/18

Partystar offers free $100 bar tabs - the first of its kind in Australia.

01/24

Partystar offers free $200 bar tabs - the first of its kind in Australia.