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Top 50th Birthday Venues in Melbourne
Surviving half a century is worth a celebration of a lifetime with all your loved ones by your side. To make sure you can have this all-important party, we selected the best 50th birthday venues in Melbourne that are just perfect for celebrations like these. Everything is possible for your 50th birthday, from hiring old-fashioned lounges to modern and chic event spaces. Look for yourself and pick the best place from our finest selection to celebrate your 50th birthday in Melbourne!
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![Orchard Room at Mercure Melbourne Doncaster in Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $4500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityOrchard Room
100 guestsMercure Melbourne DoncasterEastern Suburbs, MelbourneDDonatella D.
“Everything was perfect. We had my 50th birthday party at the Orchard Room.” -
![Cocktail Bar at La Di Da in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Bar
80 guestsLa Di DaMelbourne CBD
#Supervenue
SSera D.
“Perfect for a 50th birthday for people who love to dance. The hostess Renae was a delight!” -
![Sundeck Private Function at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $5
per personCheck availabilitySundeck Private Function
80 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
#Supervenue
JJoanne B.
“We had just over 100 people for my 50th birthday party and it couldn’t have gone better.” -
![Entire Venue at Frontside Food & Wine in Port Melbourne]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsFrontside Food & WinePort MelbourneMMia
“Loved the venue - it was perfect for my party of 35 people including kids.” -
![Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD]()
from $21
per person / per dayCheck availabilityPeacock Lounge
140 guestsThe Emerald PeacockMelbourne CBD
#Supervenue
TThomas M.
“The staff, the location, food were all amazing! Made it incredibly easy to book and organise.” -
![Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar in Abbotsford, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop Indoors
80 guestsTwo Hands Rooftop BarAbbotsford, Melbourne
#Supervenue
KKirsty
“Great vibes and awesome bar staff, this venue was perfect for our 21st birthday party.” -
![Front Main Bar at The George Lounge in St Kilda, Melbourne]()
from $2250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFront Main Bar
90 guestsThe George LoungeSt Kilda, MelbourneJJo T.
“The staff - amazing, best ever. You all made my 50th the absolute BEST. Thanks.” -
![Private Function Room at The Blacksmith Bar in Cremorne, Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
110 guestsThe Blacksmith BarCremorne, MelbourneMMarie S.
“We recently celebrated our joint 50th at The Blacksmith Bar, and it couldn’t have been more perfect.” -
![Deck at Secret Garden Bar in St Kilda, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDeck
100 guestsSecret Garden BarSt Kilda, MelbourneDDaniella T.
“The security helped us out for the event a lot and it is a beautiful space in the deck.” -
![The Garden at Secret Garden Bar in St Kilda, Melbourne]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Garden
150 guestsSecret Garden BarSt Kilda, MelbourneNNicola C.
“Easy to book and organise the function, function space was set out well and the amenities were great.” -
![Southern Point Room at Eureka 89 in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $4000
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilitySouthern Point Room
80 guestsEureka 89Southbank, MelbourneRRhett D.
“This was an amazing venue and Chiara and the staff were fantastic” -
![Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsConcrete Boots BarRichmond, Melbourne
#Supervenue
AAmin
“All around a great venue to hire for any event. Hosted my bday here and everything was on point”
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Book One of Melbourne's Cheap 50th Birthday Venues
from $21
per person / per session
per person / per session
Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
32
100
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
Melbourne CBD
H
Hannah H.
“Great venue, fantastic staff”
“Great venue, fantastic staff”
from $400
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
The Atrium Bar
50
170
Blackburn Hotel
Blackburn, Melbourne
N
Nonda P.
“Great venue and location staff member Aidan was a stand out and awesome to deal with..”
“Great venue and location staff member Aidan was a stand out and awesome to deal with..”
from $500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
100
200
Rokeby 100
Collingwood, Melbourne
A
Adhy
“Had my 30th birthday here and Sara was amazing in helping to organize the event!”
“Had my 30th birthday here and Sara was amazing in helping to organize the event!”
from $500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Café
24
40
The National Hotel
Richmond, Melbourne
E
Erol T.
“An excellent venue for our party. Drinks were reasonably priced and the food was excellent.”
“An excellent venue for our party. Drinks were reasonably priced and the food was excellent.”
from $500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Train Rooftop
50
100
Easey's
Collingwood, Melbourne
Easey's Train/Rooftop is Melbourne's infamous Hitachi that features a full bar and table service. You can enjoy your burgers and drinks of choice in perhaps the most unique setting Melbourne has to offer, so what’s stopping
from $750
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
The Vault
40
60
Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets
Collingwood, Melbourne
#Supervenue
L
Lorena
“Price is very fair and staff is friendly. Amit is also very easy to deal with.”
“Price is very fair and staff is friendly. Amit is also very easy to deal with.”
Celebrate at Top Restaurants for 50th Birthday Parties
from $3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Bay View Room
120
180
True South
Black Rock, Melbourne
Located in the picturesque bayside suburb of Black Rock, True South holds a prime position as the areas best and biggest Restaurant, Bar and Function Space.
from $35
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Cocktail Bar
50
100
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
Melbourne CBD
L
Lauren T.
“If you want a venue that has a great vide and staff to match, you won't be disappointed with Seamstress.”
“If you want a venue that has a great vide and staff to match, you won't be disappointed with Seamstress.”
from $2250
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Showroom
100
300
Welcome To Thornbury
Northcote, Melbourne
J
James N.
“Fantastic venue and evening - couldn’t be faulted”
“Fantastic venue and evening - couldn’t be faulted”
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Den
24
40
The George on Collins
Melbourne CBD
F
Farah S.
“Perfect events manager. I felt really special throughout the process. Event space was perfect!!”
“Perfect events manager. I felt really special throughout the process. Event space was perfect!!”
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Follies Bar
50
150
Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane
Melbourne CBD
R
Rashmi G.
“Excellent venue. Very accommodating and reasonable priced. Tasty food.”
“Excellent venue. Very accommodating and reasonable priced. Tasty food.”
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Upstairs Private Room
30
40
Rice Paper Scissors Fitzroy
Fitzroy, Melbourne
L
Lee-anne S.
“Aidan and Jack were so professional, helpful, warm and smiling at every turn - nothing was too much trouble.”
“Aidan and Jack were so professional, helpful, warm and smiling at every turn - nothing was too much trouble.”
Throw an Unforgettable 50th Birthday Party at One of These Bars
from $2500
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Stunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge
120
Balaclava Hotel
South East Melbourne
Z
Zoe G.
“Has a lift which was excellent for accessibility and good open space around the bar.”
“Has a lift which was excellent for accessibility and good open space around the bar.”
from $2250
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
51
120
The George Lounge
St Kilda, Melbourne
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Host .
“Paul the bartender was a hit with the guest and the card tricks were the best we’ve ever seen.”
“Paul the bartender was a hit with the guest and the card tricks were the best we’ve ever seen.”
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Brewery Room
26
60
3 Ravens Brewery
Thornbury, Melbourne
N
Natalie
“The bar staff were so fun and friendly and looked after us and our guests in the best way.”
“The bar staff were so fun and friendly and looked after us and our guests in the best way.”
from $500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Side Bar Function Area
25
35
Polly Bar
Fitzroy, Melbourne
J
Jesse F.
“Lovely room, the private bar and adjacent open-air room with bathroom were also awesome to have”
“Lovely room, the private bar and adjacent open-air room with bathroom were also awesome to have”
from $21
per person / per day
per person / per day
Feather Lounge
70
The Emerald Peacock
Melbourne CBD
#Supervenue
H
Hari B.
“The Bartender's choice of cocktail was amazing.”
“The Bartender's choice of cocktail was amazing.”
from $1100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
50
100
Her.
Windsor, Melbourne
T
Taylor L.
“Great place for an engagement party! Everyone was complimenting it.”
“Great place for an engagement party! Everyone was complimenting it.”
Explore Melbourne’s Buzzing Hotels for 50th Birthday Parties
from $200
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
The Bistro
75
120
The Bridge Inn Hotel
Northern Suburbs, Melbourne
Are you planning a birthday, corporate meeting or other special event? The Bridge Inn Hotel has function spaces that can cater for your guest in comfort and style Let our events management team guide you through all stages
from $65
per person / per session
per person / per session
Altus East & West
153
145
Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery
Malvern East, Melbourne
The hotel features stunning views of the Melbourne skyline, Port Phillip Bay, and the Dandenong Ranges, allowing guests to enjoy a beautiful backdrop during their stay.
from $3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Ballarto Room
160
220
The Seaford Hotel
South East Melbourne
The Seaford Hotel is situated just a stone's throw away from the Mornington Peninsula and is recognizable by both locals and visitors. The venue can be arranged to host a variety of events for everyone to enjoy.
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Mezzanine
50
70
Chelsea Heights Hotel
South East Melbourne
L
Lachlan R.
“Unique room and enjoyed the hospitality, everyone who attended loved the venue, the food and the food.”
“Unique room and enjoyed the hospitality, everyone who attended loved the venue, the food and the food.”
from $70
per person / per session
per person / per session
PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne
400
400
PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne
Clayton, Melbourne
The hotel forms part of 'M-City Monash', Melbourne’s largest mixed-used development dubbed a ‘mini city’, which serves as the gateway to Melbourne’s South East Growth Corridor.
from $2500
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Go Big
100
110
Zagame's House
Carlton, Melbourne
Representing a labour of love from hotelier brothers Victor and Robert Zagame. This 97-room hotel showcases the best of modern interior design, luxurious amenities, and sustainable architecture.
FAQs about Top 50th Birthday Venues in Melbourne
In Melbourne, prices of 50th 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 Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data from September 2025:
| From $1500 | to $3200 | minimum spend per event |
| From $25 | to $99 | per person |
| From $400 | to $1500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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Sundeck Private Function at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I booked the area for my 30th birthday with around 40 people and the space worked perfectly!’ -
Cocktail Bar at La Di Da in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Perfect for a 50th birthday for people who love to dance.’ -
Orchard Room at Mercure Melbourne Doncaster in Eastern Suburbs - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘We had my 50th birthday party at the Orchard Room.’
You can find unique birthday venues in Frankston and St Kilda since some venues there offer sleeping accommodations, VIP events and extensive vegan menus. These locations are perfect for hosting out of town guests, bar nights and dinners in elegant venues.
- 50's themed party: This is one of the best ways to throw yourself a great party! You can get dressed up like a dancer from the 1950s or an Elvis Presley impersonator and have your guests do the same. Or, if you want something more casual, make sure everyone dresses in their best vintage clothing. If you're having trouble finding vintage clothing at stores, go online—tons of sites sell vintage items including dresses, shoes and accessories. If you want to go all out with this theme, hire someone who specializes in 1950s-style hair and makeup, so everyone has perfect retro hair and makeup when they arrive at your event.
- A murder mystery party: It’s a fun way to celebrate your 50th birthday and make it extra memorable. You need to make sure that you have enough suspects and motives for the murder, so your guests can get in on the fun—you can even make up some of your own characters or scenarios if needed. Here’s a cool list of murder mystery games you can play!
- A disco ball cake is sure to be a hit at any party! It's made with chocolate icing, the base is covered in white icing and sprinkled with gold glitter, and it can have colourful disco balls hanging from the sides.
- If you're having a more formal affair, try a black-tie cake. This elegant confection features white frosting decorated with black piping and topped with edible flowers.
- For something more casual but still delicious-looking, try a tiered birthday cake in shades of blue or red (or both!). It would fit perfectly at any party setting where you want something extra special—like one for your 50th birthday!
Your Guide to Hiring 50th Birthday Venues in Melbourne
Not sure what to consider before choosing a 50th birthday party venue in Melbourne? Here are some of our favourite tips to start with:
- 50th birthday ideas – The most crucial part of organising your party is making sure your 50th birthday party celebration ideas work in the type of venue you’re looking for. Check the description and room features to find out everything a venue has to offer.
- The age range of your guests – Is it an exclusive party for adults or will there also be grandchildren? It’s good to consider this because you might want to choose a venue where there’s enough room for children to play.
- Catering – Birthday parties often mean feasting with your mates and family, so it’s important to decide between in-house or external catering. If you want to bring your own drinks, make sure that the venue allows it.
- Widen your options – Some 50th birthday venues in Melbourne are quite popular, so you have the chance that it’s already booked by someone else on your birthday. That’s why it’s important to consider multiple venues and dates to ensure that you won’t have to improvise a last-minute birthday party.
Yes, this might be one of the most memorable moments of your life, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend all your money. There are plenty of inexpensive birthday party venues in Melbourne you can choose from, as long as you know where to look. Below are the price ranges for 50th birthday party venues in Melbourne:
- Hire fee – For modest birthday venues, you’re looking at $30 per hour (up to 58 guests) to $1,350 per day (up to 80 guests). The hire fee pricing model is the least common in Melbourne.
- Minimum spend – Starting at only $1 a day (for 50 guests) you will have paid for the venue after everyone gets their first drinks. However, there are also venues that require you to spend at least $30,000 per session (for 60 guests this is $500 per person).
- 50th birthday packages in Melbourne – It is possible to pay per person for a package that can include drinks, food, entertainment and more. Prices start at $21 (up to 100 guests) and go up to $80 per session (up to 70 guests).
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Verified Reviews of 50th Birthday Venues in Melbourne
MS
Booked Private Function Room at The Blacksmith Bar
We recently celebrated our joint 50th at The Blacksmith Bar, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Shae was an absolute dream to deal with—so easy to reach and incredibly helpful, especially when it came to deciding on catering for the night. The venue itself is stunning, the food was delicious, and the drinks kept flowing thanks to the amazing bar team. Every staff member, from behind the bar to the floor, was friendly, attentive, and really added to the atmosphere. We had such a memorable night and can’t thank the team enough. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend The Blacksmith Bar for any special occasion.
DD
Booked Orchard Room at Mercure Melbourne Doncaster
Everything was perfect. We had my 50th birthday party at the Orchard Room. Grazia Fuggiano was extremely professional in helping me organise the event. Alicia and all the staff were amazing. The Canape food was fresh and delicious, and all my guests were impressed by the quality of the food and service. It was impeccable. So, a big THANK YOU to all staff at the Mercure Hotel for contributing to a successful event where everybody had an amazing time!! Strongly recommend. Money very well spent!! 10/10
ZC
Booked Entire Venue at Rokeby 100
Absolutely fantastic venue. Communication was brilliant. Staff friendly and attentive. We had such a great night. Thank you!!
KM
Booked Cocktail Bar at La Di Da
Liked everything about the about the place. No negative would gladly recommend La Di Da to anyone who is celebrating something.
JH
Booked The Rooftop at The Emerald Peacock
Great staff. Food was terrific, came hot throughout the night. Excellent venue for a large mixed party, lots of zones to sit and chat.
EF
Booked Downstair Bar at Shaw Davey Slum
It was upstairs and on a Friday night. It was nicely set-up for me from Brendan and his staff. Nice, bright and colourful space. Many of my guests commented on what a great venue it was. Great that there was an openable roof and it's great if the venue can act quickly opening and closing it when hot and old, respectively - as was the case with my party at approx. 140 people in attendance.
DG
Booked Private Dining Room at Ludlow Bar
I can only give high praise for this venue. Communication was excellent (thanks Bea!), the food and atmosphere were fantastic and all my guests complimented the choice of venue and said they'd recommend it. Thanks for a wonderful night Ludlow team.
GG
Booked Private Lounge Bookings at Miss Kuku @ Hoo Haa
The staff were excellent & very accommodating.
Food & music was great!
Perfect venue for what I was after.
My guests totally enjoyed themselves & some said they would definitely come back some time.
