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 $50 per person. 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 March 2026:
| From $45 | to $65 | per person |
| From $1600 | to $3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $50 | to $165 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated March 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 Deck at The Rogue Squire
in South East Melbourne - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Functions managers were available 24/7 to assist with any questions or confirmations that we needed to set up.’
Dooley's at Monash Hotel
in Clayton - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘This venue is honestly one of the best we have ever seen.’
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 (March 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
Page last updated in March 2026
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