Birthday Restaurants for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of birthday restaurants 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 from March 2026:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated March 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.’

• Emerald Private Dining Room at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Fantastic service, Barbara was on top of all the food arrangements for the whole night.’

• 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.’

You'll find birthday restaurants 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 (March 2026):

These are the venues within 200 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 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.’
• Liberace Room at The Moat on 176 Little Lonsdale Street - 200 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘From the beginning, Rosie was responsive and helpful, & allowed us a lot of flexibility with our booking.’
• Room 1954 at Pullman Melbourne City Centre on 265 Little Bourke Street - 200 m from centre.
  Venue said: Book your next private dining event or corporate event at Room 1954 and let us deliver a memorable and very special experience.

When looking for restaurants in Melbourne, consider Docklands with its easy pedestrian access to a wide variety of establishments. For a more international approach to your celebration, check out Chinatown and the Italian options in Lygon Street. Also look at the options on Fitzroy and Brunswick Streets, a well-known dining area for a great range of venues.

To get the best deals for your birthday celebration, plan your party around 12 weeks in advance. Taking care of the booking early will also allow you to thoroughly compare the listings and pick one that offers the most at the given price range. Planning a large event? Book as soon as you can to ensure that you'll have a range of great deals from which to choose- ideally, up to 6 months before the party takes place.