Melbourne takes its food seriously, which is good news when you're planning a group gathering. Affordable restaurants with private rooms in Melbourne range from hidden dining spaces down the laneways of the CBD to neighbourhood favourites in Fitzroy, South Yarra and Carlton. Many welcome birthdays, family celebrations and business dinners with dedicated rooms and group-friendly menus. Browse the options below and find a spot where everyone can pull up a chair.
Booking costs of affordable restaurants with private rooms average $2750 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 August 2026:
| From $1500 | to $4500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $35 | to $75 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
Entire Venue at Frontside Food & Wine
in Port Melbourne - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was amazing, aswell as the food and drinks. You’re really getting what your paying for.’
Private Dining Room at Aunty Kim's
in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Our team enjoyed great food and plenty of it plus all dietary needs were met.’
Emerald Private Dining Room at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane
in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Value for money was fantastic, the food was great and dietary requests catered for.’
You'll find affordable restaurants with private rooms 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 (August 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average $1300 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average $5700 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 400 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in August 2026
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