50th Birthday Venues for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of 50th birthday venues average $2000 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Cocktail Bar at La Di Da in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Perfect for a 50th birthday for people who love to dance.’

• 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!’

• 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'll find 50th 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, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 300 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock on 233 Lonsdale Street - 150 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The service at my 40th birthday was phenomenal. Great venue and awesome location.’
• Enchanted Forest at Storyville on 185 Lonsdale Street - 250 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The catering was great and the drinks themselves were fantastic, especially the mocktails and cocktails!’
• Level 2 Bar at The Oxford Scholar on 427 Swanston Street - 300 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Easy to find, nice decor. Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee.’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for 50th birthday venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller 50th birthday venues usually fit up to 80 guests standing. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Onesixfive at Onesixone, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 70 guests
  Our user said: ‘Absolutely amazing experience! We came here for a friend’s birthday and everything was spot on.’

• Birthday Cocktail Party at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar, rated 4.9/5 - event space for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘I had a small gathering for a birthday party, it was really affordable and easy to organise.’

• Cellar Bar at The Grace Darling Hotel, rated 4.9/5 - bar for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘The entire process of booking my small wedding reception at The Grace Darling Hotel was incredible!’

Cheap 50th birthday venues in Melbourne start from $20 per person or $500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock, from $21 per person (up to 140 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Fantastic venue, friendly staff, great value for money and good location.’

• Onesixfive at Onesixone, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Very cool vibes with great interiors and DJ set up. Hannah was so professional and wonderful to deal with.’

• Entire Venue at Pre Drinks Bar, from $250 hire fee per day (up to 169 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Highly recommend as a venue for hire, both for upstairs and for the back area.’

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!