Activity Bars for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of activity bars 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:

• Whole Venue at Sugar Glider in Fitzroy - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The space was fantastic, and the staff were ever helpful and accommodating.’

• Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘All around a great venue to hire for any event.’

• Whole venue & beer garden at Creatures of Habit Bar & Bandroom in Fitzroy - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘I would highly recommend booking here. Gorgeous venue, very comfortable and cute. Amazing drinks too!’

You'll find activity bars 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 450 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar at Cookie on 252 Swanston Street - 150 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks. Great atmosphere.’
• The Carlton Bar & Balcony at The Carlton Club Hotel on 193 Bourke Street - 400 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The room has such a funky, unique feel and created an amazing atmosphere from the moment everyone arrived.’
• L1-BYO bar karaoke DJ all age at 215 Queen's on 215 Queen Street - 450 m from centre.
  Venue said: What sets it apart: The space permits hosts to play their own music and to bring a DJ, routing audio through the venue's PA and speakers for karaoke or DJ sets.

Smaller activity bars usually fit up to 60 guests. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Beer Garden at Two Hands Rooftop Bar, rated 4.7/5 - garden for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘The food was delicious and was great location.’

• Retro Cinema 3 at Abbots Yard, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 15 guests
  Venue said: Retro Cinema 3 is a private screening room in Abbots Yard that recreates a small retro-cinema environment centred on intimate, curtained seating. Design: The interior pairs ornate patterned wallpaper and a crystal chandelier...

• The Whiskey Bar at The Fifth Province - bar for 50 guests
  Venue said: Some gatherings are better when everyone can actually hear each other. Centred around the bar, this space is made for smaller groups, good conversation, and occasions that don't need a huge guest list to make an impression.

Cheap activity bars in Melbourne start from $110 hire fee per event or $25 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Entire Venue at Her., from $110 hire fee per event (up to 70 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great place for an engagement party! Everyone was complimenting it.’

• Elliots Bar at Manhattan Hotel, from $25 per person (up to 150 guests standing)
  Venue said: Elliotts cocktail lounge is in a class of its own! Suitable for up to 150 guests standing, the room comes equipped with a fully stocked private bar, stage, lighting, AV facilities, private bathrooms, and entrance plus a private...

• The Bar and Lounge at The Cheeky Pint, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Bar and Lounge is a private Bar within The Cheeky Pint that provides a compact, informal social space arranged around an open floor area. Design: The interior has dark-painted walls and bold neon signage set against low...

In Melbourne, activity bars are most commonly booked for 30 to 80 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026: