Party along the Gold Coast for your 18th
Gold Coast venues are perfect for 18th birthday celebrations, combining beachside style with a vibrant party vibe. From Surfers Paradise rooftops to Broadbeach restaurants and private lounges, there’s something for everyone. Most include a complimentary $100 bar tab. Browse below to compare the best options.
A Saturday function on the Gold Coast typically has a minimum spend of $2,500, which is the midpoint across the 9 spaces here that set one. The average works out at $2,611. About 11% 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 | $500 | $2,500 | $7,000 | 9 |
| Hire charge | $100 | $2,045 | $3,990 | 2 |
| Capacity | Charge | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms Up to 70 guests, 3 spaces | Minimum spend | $500 | $900 | $1,300 |
| Hire charge | $100 | $2,045 | $3,990 | |
| Medium rooms 71 to 140 guests, 4 spaces | Minimum spend | $2,000 | $2,750 | $7,000 |
| Large rooms 141 guests or more, 3 spaces | Minimum spend | $1,200 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Large rooms sit about 233% above small rooms on minimum spend.
| Day | Typical hours | Usual start | Usual finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 4 | 8pm | 12am |
| Saturday | 4 | 8pm | 12am |
Ranges from 3 hours at the short end to 7 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. 8 of the 10 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.
2 of the 10 spaces on the Gold Coast include a bonus bar tab when you enquire through Partystar. That's 1 at $100 and 1 at $50. 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. 8 of the 9 spaces that set a minimum spend have no hire charge at all. The 1 that do charge run from $100 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.
Last updated , based on 10 Gold Coast function spaces.
