21st Birthday Venues for Hire in Melbourne CBD

21st Birthday Venues for Hire in Melbourne CBD

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Top 21st Birthday Venues in Melbourne CBD

Turning 21 in Melbourne CBD is a rite of passage like no other. The city center has loads of great venues for your 21st birthday! If you want an elegant dinner, a wild dance party, or something in between, there's a perfect spot waiting for you. You can choose a trendy rooftop bar in Southbank, a stylish restaurant along Flinders Lane, or a lively club to match your vibe and make your birthday unforgettable. Explore our curated listings of 21st birthday venues and find the perfect place to make your celebration truly special.

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Enjoy Melbourne CBD's Small 21st Birthday Venues

Entire Venue
from $39
per person / per session
Entire Venue
40
50
IceBar Melbourne
(1)
Melbourne CBD
Bar
Whole venue
Welcome to IceBar Melbourne, the only ice bar in Australia, now at its brand-new location! You will be surrounded by over 40 tonnes of expertly sculpted ice - IceBar Melbourne is the perfect place to chill.
The Red Light Room
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
The Red Light Room
40
50
Spleen Bar
(6)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
It’s situated extremely close to the bar and the kitchen, so you’ll have super easy access to your tinnies and burgers! It’s a great room to hire for functions for up to 40 people.
Exclusive Venue Hire
from $3000
minimum spend / per session
Exclusive Venue Hire
40
50
Bar Clara
(1)
Chinatown, Melbourne CBD
Bar
Whole venue
Intimate and sophisticated, Bar Clara is the perfect space for birthdays, cocktail parties, and work functions. Comfortable for up to 50 guests standing, follow the pink neon down the steps to plush green velvet couches,
Carriage Side
from $500
minimum spend / per session
Carriage Side
16
40
The Toff
(6)
Chinatown, Melbourne CBD
Nightclub
Private space
The Carriage Side is home to our stylish cocktail bar, and private train-like carriage (or booths) available for intimate dinner celebrations. If you do manage to snag one of these coveted spots, ring for service and order
Memphis Penthouse
from $700
hire fee / per session
Memphis Penthouse
50
Laneways By Ovolo
(7)
Melbourne CBD
Hotel
Private space
A
Annie R.
“Such amazing and friendly staff. The penthouse is even better than the pictures. I had the best time!”
Lower Ground
from $30
per person / per session
Lower Ground
35
40
Roxy Kitchen and Bar
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Semi-private area
Roxy Kitchen and Bar is the very first Nepalese bar in Melbourne, located at 13 Bligh Place. We offer an array of authentic Nepalese dishes in a cozy and inviting environment adorned with traditional Nepalese decor and warm
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Book One of Melbourne CBD's Cheap 21st Birthday Venues

Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
from $21
per person / per session
Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
32
100
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
(21)
Melbourne CBD
Underground Space in a Restaurant
Private space
H
Hannah H.
“Great venue, fantastic staff”
Chloe's Rooms
from $25
per person / per session
Chloe's Rooms
60
110
Young & Jacksons
(7)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Pub
Private space
M
Myra B.
“I would recommend booking Y&J for your event. The staff were lovely and really helpful.”
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
from $175
minimum spend / per session
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
14
20
The Oxford Scholar
(136)
Melbourne CBD
Meeting Room in a Pub
Private space
L
Lovely V.
“Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee. We really enjoyed our night.”
Liberace Room
from $500
minimum spend / per session
Liberace Room
26
30
The Moat
(5)
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Semi-private area
M
Mel J.
“From the beginning, Rosie was responsive and helpful, & allowed us a lot of flexibility with our booking.”
Miss Miley
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Miss Miley
25
25
The Victoria Hotel
(25)
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Hotel
Private space
M
Management D.
“Rebecca was very efficient and a pleasure to deal with.”
Mushroom Booth
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Mushroom Booth
20
30
Storyville
(2)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
R
Rasrdh I.
“Loved the presentation and ambience of the venue itself - its dark but cozy and very charming.”
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Explore Trendy Restaurants for Your Upcoming 21st Birthday Party

Cocktail Bar
from $35
minimum spend / per session
Cocktail Bar
50
100
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
(21)
Melbourne CBD
Cocktail Bar in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
L
Leah A.
“We had the basement bar hired out, it was fantastic!”
Whole Restaurant
from $1450
minimum spend / per session
Whole Restaurant
60
100
Akaiito Restaurant
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Whole venue
Large group bookings of up to 26 guests for semi-private spaces and whole restaurant reservations available via enquiry.
Pink Delight Private Dining
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Pink Delight Private Dining
22
Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane
(22)
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
L
Lovely A.
“Especially Barbara (hope I remembered her name). All my guests enjoyed the dinner. Kudos to the team!”
The Green Room
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
The Green Room
15
30
La Madonna
(5)
Melbourne CBD
Function Room in a Restaurant
Private space
L
Louise S.
“We had group of twelve people in The Green Room and the space we had was fantastic.”
The Den
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
The Den
24
40
The George on Collins
(29)
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
F
Farah S.
“Perfect events manager. I felt really special throughout the process. Event space was perfect!!”
Crimson Room
from $35
per person / per session
Crimson Room
80
90
Grill Steak Seafood
(3)
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Grill Steak Seafood on Hardware Lane is an authentic modern fusion restaurant incorporating the best of Italian, Australian, and other international cuisines.
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Check Our Melbourne CBD’s 21st Birthday Party Bars That Are All the Rage

Function & Screening Room
from $2000
minimum spend / per day
Function & Screening Room
25
40
Theory Bar
(2)
Melbourne CBD
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
M
Margaret L.
“We did our vow renewal reception at Theory Bar. The bar manager set up the decorations prior to the event.”
The Booths
from $21
per person / per day
The Booths
15
20
The Emerald Peacock
(192)
Melbourne CBD
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
H
Hari B.
“The Bartender's choice of cocktail was amazing.”
Entire Venue
from $500
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
100
150
Spleen Bar
(6)
Melbourne CBD
Bar
Whole venue
If you’re organising a function in Melbourne, why not go all out? You can have the Spleen Bar all to yourself, and that’s the dream! We’re Melbourne’s top spot for cheap drinks and snacks, boasting good vibes and great cheeseburgers.
Ototo Underground Bar
from $6500
minimum spend / per session
Ototo Underground Bar
60
140
Ototo Underground
Melbourne CBD
Bar
Whole venue
Our underground speakeasy underground bar is available for a variety of functions and events types with a capacity of 140 guests standing and 60 guests for sit down dinners.
The Champagne Bar
from $4000
minimum spend / per day
The Champagne Bar
28
45
Ms Collins
(11)
Melbourne CBD
Bar in a Nightclub
Private space
The Champagne Bar is Ms Collins most intimate room on the east wing of the venue. Featuring a neon Dom Pérignon shield above the entrance, this room will appeal best to those with an innate sense of luxury and elegance.
Restaurant
from $36
per person / per session
Restaurant
60
80
Turf Bar
(7)
Melbourne CBD
Bar
Whole venue
Turf Bar is a traditional pub that is one of the best places in Melbourne to watch live sport. The Restaurant sits on the upper split level of the venue within close proximity to our Bar.
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21st Birthday Venues for Hire in Melbourne CBD

FAQs about Top 21st Birthday Venues in Melbourne CBD

In Melbourne CBD, prices of 21st birthday venues average $3000 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 Melbourne CBD, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:

Prices of 21st birthday venues in Melbourne CBD
From $1500 to $4000 minimum spend per event
From $28 to $55 per person
From $170 to $200 hire fee per hour

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:

  • Cocktail Bar at La Di Da in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘It was the perfect venue. Barry and his team were amazing from the moment we booked till the moment we left!’

  • Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘Great communicating and a lovely venue to celebrate a 21st birthday. Thank you...’

  • Level 2 Bar at The Oxford Scholar in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘Easy to find, nice decor. Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee.’

You'll find 21st 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 Melbourne CBD, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):

Small 21st birthday venues up to 50 guests prices average $2000 minimum spend per event
Medium 21st birthday venues between 75 and 100 guests prices average $3000 minimum spend per event
Large 21st birthday venues over 110 guests prices average $3500 minimum spend per event

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Verified Reviews of 21st Birthday Venues in Melbourne CBD

KP
Kim P.
Verified review
Booked Cocktail Bar at La Di Da
5.0
I couldn’t fault anything. It was the perfect venue. Barry and his team were amazing from the moment we booked till the moment we left!