Your baby’s first birthday deserves a warm and kid-friendly space. In South East Melbourne, you’ll find charming 1st birthday venues, from beautiful halls in Dandenong to scenic garden venues in Berwick, all ready to host a joyful celebration. These spaces offer amenities like child-friendly menus, party packages, and interactive play areas, so you can focus on creating memories instead of stressing about logistics.Tagvenue’s search filters make it simple to compare venues based on your needs, saving you time and effort.
Booking costs of 1st birthday venues average $2500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in South East Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data from July 2026:
| From $1400 | to $3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $34 | to $55 | per person |
| From $50 | to $170 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), the best options include:
Artful Yoga Gallery at Artful Gallery
in St Kilda - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Amazing venue and could not have asked for a better night!’
The Ivy Room at The Deck Brighton
in Brighton - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was stunning, very open space and the team working were fantastic...’
The Beer Garden at Brighton Beach Hotel
in Brighton - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was lovely and our set up was great! The food was also fresh and delicious!’
You'll find 1st birthday venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in South East Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (July 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for 1st birthday venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $1400 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 185 guests |
| Event Venue | prices average $250 hire fee per hour | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 100 guests |
| Pub | prices average $4500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
Page last updated in July 2026
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