Affordable Venue Hire in Melbourne

How does the bonus bar tab work?

What is the bonus bar tab?

At Partystar we connect you directly to venues for function enquiries without charging any commission on your booking (unlike our competitors). Since venues aren't paying 10-15% of your booking in commission, they can afford to offer you a bonus bar tab. We think that's a win.

How do I qualify for the bonus bar tab?

The tab is included automatically if it's listed on the venue's function page. To activate it, simply book your function through Partystar and meet the venue's specified requirements (hire charge, minimum spend, or, minimum guests).

Is the bonus ar tab available for every venue?

Not all venues offer a bonus bar tab, but most do. If the venue offers it, it will be clearly indicated in their listing.

When and how is the bonus bar tab applied?

Once your booking is confirmed, the venue will add the bar tab to your overall bar tab. You can use it for drinks on the night.

What if I don't meet the minimum requirements?

The bar tab is only provided if the venue's specified requirements are fulfilled (paying the hire charge, meeting the minimum spend, and meeting the minimum guest numbers). If not, the booking may still proceed, but without the bonus.

What's the typical cost for cheap venue hire in Melbourne?

Pricing for cheap venue hire in Melbourne varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $425 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $150 to $1500 across 37 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $826 per booking, ranging from $200 to $1500 based on 36 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.

Saturday Pricing

How much do costs vary depending on venue size?

Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $943 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $854 minimum spend, representing a -9% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $562 minimum spend, costing 0.6x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.

Saturday Pricing by Venue Size