Not all venues are bucks-friendly, but these Melbourne gems definitely are. Whether you are after a stylish bar in Southbank, a classic pub in Richmond, or a hidden warehouse in Collingwood, these places will welcome your group with open arms. Celebrate your mate’s last hurrah with a great night out, with most venues including a free $100 bar tab to make it even better. Browse below and find your Melbourne bucks venue.
Pricing for bucks party venues in Melbourne varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $507 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $200 to $1900 across 47 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $2440 per booking, ranging from $200 to $6600 based on 81 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 | $200 | $507 | $1900 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $2440 | $6600 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $1905 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $2232 minimum spend, representing a 17% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $2881 minimum spend, costing 1.5x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $200 | $549 | $1500 |
| Spend | $500 | $1905 | $6000 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $200 | $398 | $770 |
| Spend | $500 | $2232 | $6000 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $200 | $567 | $1900 |
| Spend | $200 | $2881 | $6600 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of December 2025.
