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Top Beer Garden Venues in Melbourne
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!
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![Beer Garden at EziStreat in North Melbourne]()
from $25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBeer Garden
150 guestsEziStreatNorth MelbourneBeer Garden is a semi-private outdoor courtyard at EziStreat defined by an informal, street-food–style setting and casual layout for socialising. Design: The space is a compact, enclosed courtyard surfaced in artificial turf
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![Courtyard at Notting Hill Hotel in South East Melbourne]()
from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCourtyard
80 guestsNotting Hill HotelSouth East MelbourneAAphrodite V.
“The courtyard space was beautifully presented, clean, and perfect for our celebration.” -
![Lonsdale St at Father's Office in Melbourne CBD]()
from $45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLonsdale St
100 guestsFather's OfficeMelbourne CBDRRosie N.
“Great venue, booking was easy and Steph very helpful” -
![Half Beer Garden at Welcome to Brunswick in Brunswick, Melbourne]()
from $4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityHalf Beer Garden
180 guestsWelcome to BrunswickBrunswick, MelbourneMade predominantly of a lush, undercover beer garden with seating available in the intimate and cozy brewery. Brand new beers are produced every week in the brewery, ranging from sours to stouts, however, the brewers are
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![Balcony at The Carlton Club Hotel in Melbourne CBD]()
from $500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBalcony
80 guestsThe Carlton Club HotelMelbourne CBDMMegan G.
“From when I initially spoke with Nina and booked the reservation she was such a pleasure to deal with.” -
![Beer Garden at Co-Conspirators Brewpub in Brunswick, Melbourne]()
from $700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBeer Garden
16 guestsCo-Conspirators BrewpubBrunswick, MelbourneBeer Garden, a semi-private outdoor space at Co-Conspirators Brewpub, is an enclosed courtyard defined by high masonry and metal walls that provides sheltered, casual outdoor seating.
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![Outdoor Area at Abbots Yard in Abbotsford, Melbourne]()
from $8000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityOutdoor Area
500 guestsAbbots YardAbbotsford, MelbourneBBenjamin C.
“Great atmosphere and versitile venue. Very open and welcoming staff.” -
![Beer Garden at Twang Brewing in North Melbourne]()
from $100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBeer Garden
30 guestsTwang BrewingNorth MelbourneBeer Garden, Private outdoor space at Twang Brewing. A narrow, low-key industrial courtyard defined by its casual, utilitarian character. Design: The courtyard has high brick walls, a concrete floor and corrugated-metal shutters
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![Beer Garden at London Tavern Hotel in Richmond, Melbourne]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBeer Garden
130 guestsLondon Tavern HotelRichmond, MelbourneLocated just beyond the Courtyard and sheltered by trees and a clear marquee, the Beer Garden is suited to cocktail-style events, including after-work drinks, pre- and post-event gatherings, and end-of-year celebrations.
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![Beer Garden at Yorkshire Stingo Hotel in Abbotsford, Melbourne]()
from $100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBeer Garden
180 guestsYorkshire Stingo HotelAbbotsford, MelbourneOur spacious, leafy Beer Garden is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, cocktail-style events and larger gatherings. The space can be booked in sections, halves or in its entirety, giving you plenty of flexibility to suit
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![Beer Garden at Barton Fink in Thornbury, Melbourne]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBeer Garden
70 guestsBarton FinkThornbury, MelbourneThe beer garden out the back is where the magic happens on warm nights. There’s space to spread out, string up a few lights, maybe grab a few jugs and settle in.
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![Courtyard at Healesville Hotel in Near Melbourne]()
from $33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCourtyard
83 guestsHealesville HotelNear MelbourneThe Courtyard, located in the beer garden, is our largest outdoor event area that can host up to 52 seated guests. The space is characterised by a mature tree canopy that provides shaded outdoor space.
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FAQs about Top Beer Garden Venues in Melbourne
The cost of beer gardens averages around $45 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 $33 | to $65 | per person |
| From $1500 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $2500 | to $7000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Half Beer Garden at Welcome to Brunswick in Brunswick - rated 5/5
Venue said: This is the perfect option if you do not want to commit to a vast space but want to enjoy all the beer garden facilities. You will have the pleasure of being outside with the comfort of being inside. -
Balcony at The Carlton Club Hotel in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The room has such a funky, unique feel and created an amazing atmosphere from the moment everyone arrived.’ -
Alfresco Footpath at Bonny in Fitzroy - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We hired the entire venue.’
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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 250 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Lonsdale St at Father's Office
on 249 Little Lonsdale Street - 100 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘1. Food is good 2. Booking team is very friendly and helpful...’ -
Horses & Hounds at Pullman Melbourne City Centre
on 265 Little Bourke Street - 200 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘Beautiful space for corporate events, food was amazing and so was service.’ -
Entire Venue at Mr Tulk Cafe
on 328 Swanston Street - 250 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great location, service, food and drink- overall an awesome night!’
Smaller beer gardens usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Whole Courtyard at Three Monkeys Bar - outdoor space for 40 guests
Venue said: What guests say: The venue's atmosphere is relaxed and lively, and the staff are attentive and accommodating. -
The Picnic Tables at The Fitzroy Beer Garden, rated 4.9/5 - outdoor space for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘We really enjoyed the venue it was well set up and the food was great.’ -
Outdoor Space at Miura Lounge - outdoor space for 15 guests
Venue said: The Outdoor Space in Miura Lounge is a small, sheltered terrace that creates an intimate, private setting for gatherings. Design: The space has rattan-effect armchairs with padded cushions grouped around low communal tables.
Cheap beer gardens in Melbourne start from $500 minimum spend per event or $250 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Beer Garden at Barton Fink, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests standing)
Venue said: There’s space to spread out, string up a few lights, maybe grab a few jugs and settle in. It’s got that easy backyard feel — casual but not messy — and works just as well for a birthday, a Sunday session, or a low-key get-together. -
Rear Courtyard at Blackwoods Wine and Cocktail Bar, from $250 hire fee per event (up to 44 guests standing)
Venue said: Rear Courtyard is a private outdoor space in Blackwoods Wine and Cocktail Bar, offering a compact, semi‑private extension of the venue's seating. Design: The courtyard has timber decking, bench-style tables and bamboo screening, -
Love Train at Trainscendence, from $250 hire fee per hour (up to 75 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Overall a super nice space and was perfect for everything I needed.’
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.
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Page last updated in October 2026
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