Planning a Christmas party on a budget? Don’t stress—Melbourne has many affordable Christmas venues to make your event memorable! If you’re organising an office party in the CBD, a festive family get-together in a restaurant, or a casual evening party with friends in a rooftop bar, you’ll find the best spot that won’t blow your budget. Look for flexible catering options, built-in entertainment features, and cosy holiday packages that include decorations and drinks, saving you time and stress. Let Tagvenue help you discover the best affordable Christmas party venues in Melbourne for a celebration to remember!
In Melbourne, prices of affordable Christmas party venues average $3500 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 October 2025:
| From $2000 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $27 | to $79 | per person |
| From $240 | to $2870 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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. Hosted my bday here and everything was on point...’
The Garden at Secret Garden Bar
in St Kilda - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘All staff were very friendly and helpful. My team and I had a great night...’
The Rooftop at The Emerald Peacock
in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was exceptional. All the staff were every friendly and most helpful.’
You'll find affordable Christmas party 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 2025):
| Small affordable Christmas party venues | up to 80 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium affordable Christmas party venues | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large affordable Christmas party venues | over 180 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
Options include trendy rooftop bars like Secret Garden Bar in St Kilda and cosy, private dining rooms in South East Melbourne. You’ll also find larger rooftop venues with stunning views and catering services like Eureka 89 in Southbank, which can host up to 350 standing guests for a big corporate holiday party.
The Melbourne CBD is ideal for convenience and variety, featuring bars like Cookies and private lounges like The Emerald Peacock, all easily accessible via public transport. Just north of the city, Brunswick offers a relaxed atmosphere, with outdoor venues like Welcome to Brunswick, perfect for casual festive parties. In Fitzroy, explore quirky spots like Polly Bar and The Fitzroy Beer Garden, alongside a selection of other hip bars and restaurants.