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 from December 2025:

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

• Entire Venue at Frontside Food & Wine in Port Melbourne - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Its a beautiful venue and I got so many compliments from my guests on the whole evening.’

• 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.’

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 (December 2025):

These are the venues within 450 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.’
• 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.’
• Cocktail Bar at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar on 113 Lonsdale Street - 450 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Everything was very easy and was well organised All venue staff were engaging and professional.’

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!