Fancy a cold drink with your favourite crowd in the sun without worrying about what time the bars close? Then it's time to move your buns to one of the beer gardens in Melbourne! This funky city has some amazing spots that serve great food and beer – and we have them all in one place! No matter if you simply want to kick back and chill, or celebrate a special occasion — why not soak up those Vitamin D levels while having a whale of a time? Get the ball rolling and start browsing our list of Melbourne’s best beer gardens now!
The cost of beer gardens averages around $50 per person. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:
| From $28 | to $65 | per person |
| From $1000 | to $3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $400 | to $1500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
Alfresco Footpath at Bonny
in Fitzroy - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We hired the entire venue.’
The Picnic Tables at The Fitzroy Beer Garden
in Fitzroy - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We really enjoyed the venue it was well set up and the food was great.’
The Deck at The Rogue Squire
in South East Melbourne - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘overall great venue would 100% recommend, and would host here again...’
You'll find beer gardens 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):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 90 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 1 km from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
You can book a beer garden up to 2 weeks in advance, but to have the best range of venues available on your special date, you should start your search 3 months in advance. It will also give you all the time you need to thoroughly compare the offers that have caught your eye and pick the best one that suits your needs.
Page last updated in December 2025
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