Pack your favourites and set the mood your way. BYO venues in Melbourne CBD put you in charge of the party! From chic studios hidden off Flinders Lane and relaxed rooftop spaces on Swanston Street to private dining rooms where you control the playlist, you’ll find spots perfect for birthdays, get-togethers, or any excuse to celebrate. Enjoy venues that let you bring your own drinks or bites, with kitchen access, fridges, and plenty of space for your crew. Take a look below and find flexible BYO venues that tick every box.
The cost of BYO venues averages around $100 hire fee per hour. 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 CBD, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From $61 | to $167 | hire fee per hour |
| From $795 | to $4500 | hire fee per day |
| From $2 | to $5500 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
L1-BYO bar karaoke DJ all age at 215 Queen's
in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘It’s the kind of place where you go “just for a bit” and end up staying way longer.’
Chancellor Two at Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We will definitely use this venue again.’
The Glasshouse at The Cluster
in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Jason was extremely helpful, friendly and professional. An excellent venue for our team planning.’
You'll find BYO 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 CBD, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average $64 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 25 and 50 guests | prices average $795 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 80 guests | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for BYO venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Meeting Room | prices average $64 hire fee per hour | typically between 5 and 40 guests |
| Coworking Space | prices average $110 hire fee per hour | typically between 5 and 15 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $5500 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 200 guests |
| Boardroom | prices average $132 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 15 guests |
Page last updated in May 2026
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