Looking for affordable party venues in Melbourne? We’ve rounded up the city’s best budget-friendly spaces. From fun bars in Collingwood to relaxed restaurants in Brunswick and stylish spots in Southbank, there are plenty of affordable options for any party. Most venues include a free $100 bar tab to give your event extra value. With Partystar, you avoid wasting time phoning around. Browse below and find the Melbourne venue that's right for you.
Pricing for cheap party venues in Melbourne varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $419 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $150 to $1500 across 39 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $858 per booking, ranging from $200 to $1500 based on 37 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 | $150 | $419 | $1500 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $858 | $1500 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $978 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $854 minimum spend, representing a -13% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $625 minimum spend, costing 0.6x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $200 | $430 | $1500 |
| Spend | $500 | $978 | $1500 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $150 | $330 | $770 |
| Spend | $400 | $854 | $1500 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $250 | $488 | $1500 |
| Spend | $200 | $625 | $1000 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of January 2026.
