Cafe Venues for Hire in Melbourne

The cost of cafe venues averages around $2000 minimum spend per event. 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:

• Entire Venue at Brunswick Foodstore in Brunswick - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: The venue was transformed from Toby’s Estate Coffee warehouse and roastery into what is now the Brunswick Foodstore café. Having done little to alter the building, the industrial characteristics of the former warehouse, such...

• Polo Cafe & Bar at Mercure North Melbourne in Northern Suburbs - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘A view over the city from the restaurant. Some attendees stayed at the venue which was a great convenience.’

• The Café at The National Hotel in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The cafe space was a perfect setting for our reunion...’

You'll find cafe 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, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):

These are the venues within 750 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 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!’
• L1-BYO bar karaoke DJ all age at 215 Queen's on 215 Queen Street - 450 m from centre.
  Venue said: What sets it apart: The space permits hosts to play their own music and to bring a DJ, routing audio through the venue's PA and speakers for karaoke or DJ sets.
• Corner Bar at Young & Jacksons on Cnr Swanston and Flinders St - 750 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Everything was perfect. I would recommend booking Y&J for your event.’

• Function Room at Grounded Grocer And Cafe - event space for 12 guests
  Venue said: What guests say: The space is friendly and inviting. The room is relaxed and sunlit, and the staff are regularly described as welcoming.

• Back Outdoor Area at La Baguette Cafe - outdoor space for 30 guests
  Venue said: Design: The terrace functions as a compact, sunlit extension of the café, framed by trimmed hedging and the shop's glass frontage. Timber picnic tables and dark canvas umbrellas create a straightforward, practical look.

• Whole Venue at The Third Tier - cafe for 40 guests
  Venue said: The North and West walls are lined with windows, flooding the space with light that bounces off the silver teaware and white surfaces. Opposite the western windows, floor-to-ceiling mirrored panels framed in gold enhance...

• Function Room at Grounded Grocer And Cafe, from $110 hire fee per event (up to 7 guests seated)
  Venue said: What guests say: The space is friendly and inviting. The room is relaxed and sunlit, and the staff are regularly described as welcoming.

• Cosy Middle Room at HAP Càfe, from $350 minimum spend per event (up to 10 guests seated)
  Venue said: Tucked inside HAP Café, this private room offers a warm and inviting setting ideal for smaller gatherings, meetings, or intimate celebrations. With natural light streaming through the large window, a statement chandelier...

• Entire Venue at Fifteen Bar, from $22 per person (up to 37 guests seated)

Most cafe venues in Melbourne provide tables, chairs, and basic AV equipment, while many also offer catering, bar services, and private function areas. Some venues, like Myrtle Cafe and Functions or Two Hands Rooftop Bar, provide a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. Others, such as Cyrus Artlounge and Gravity Zone, offer unique features like artistic settings or entertainment activities.

Cafes bring a warm, relaxed atmosphere that function rooms just can’t match. Instead of stiff, corporate vibes, you get great drinks, good lighting, and an inviting space. Also, many cafes have private function areas, outdoor seating, or rooftop views, making them more flexible for different event styles.