If you're looking for a venues for a close-knit celebration in Melbourne, you've come to the right place. We’ve gathered the city’s best intimate spaces so you don’t have to spend hours searching. From cosy hidden bars in the CBD to relaxed spots in Collingwood, we've listed plenty of options for gatherings that don’t need a huge room. Many venues also include a free $100 bar tab, making your event even better value. Browse below to find the perfect Melbourne venue for your small celebration.
Pricing for small party venues in Melbourne varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $493 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $200 to $1500 across 9 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $1833 per booking, ranging from $500 to $6000 based on 27 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 | $493 | $1500 |
| Minimum Spend | $500 | $1833 | $6000 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $1833 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $0 minimum spend, representing a -100% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $0 minimum spend, costing 0.0x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $200 | $493 | $1500 |
| Spend | $500 | $1833 | $6000 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spend | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spend | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of January 2026.
