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Top Cheap Bars in Melbourne
Explore Melbourne's streets and laneways, teeming with cheap bars offering unbeatable deals. In bustling areas like Brunswick, Fitzroy, and Carlton, get set to uncover pubs and bars boasting budget-friendly indulgences or venues serving affordable jugs and schooners. If you want to venture beyond the city core to Richmond, Collingwood, and Thornbury, check out chilled-out local pubs and intimate bars, ready to tempt you with enticing drink specials and laid-back atmospheres. To make your venue hunting easy, use Tagvenue to discover hidden gems and book the perfect spot for your next gathering in just a few clicks!
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![Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD]()
from $21
per person / per dayCheck availabilityPeacock Lounge
140 guestsThe Emerald PeacockMelbourne CBD
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MMatylda
“No minimum bar spend to hire a place is a bonus. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.” -
![Group Reservation Spaces at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $5
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGroup Reservation Spaces
40 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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KKesh W.
“The location and bar staff were excellent.” -
![Private Function Room at Polly Bar in Fitzroy, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
50 guestsPolly BarFitzroy, Melbourne
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JJesse F.
“Lovely room, the private bar and adjacent open-air room with bathroom were also awesome to have” -
![Whole Venue at Ruelle Wine Bar in Prahran, Melbourne]()
from $800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
45 guestsRuelle Wine BarPrahran, MelbourneJJess C.
“The Ruelle Wine Bar was the perfect location for our event.” -
![The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $5
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Sundeck Function Space
80 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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MMichelle C.
“The decor, the furniture, the lighting, the space, the bar, the staff, the dance floor, and the owner.” -
![Private Function Room at The Blacksmith Bar in Cremorne, Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
110 guestsThe Blacksmith BarCremorne, MelbourneMMarie S.
“We recently celebrated our joint 50th at The Blacksmith Bar, and it couldn’t have been more perfect.” -
![VIP Side Room at The George Lounge in St Kilda, Melbourne]()
from $2250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityVIP Side Room
40 guestsThe George LoungeSt Kilda, MelbourneNNyaguay M.
“I would definitely book the George Lounge again. The venue is beautiful and the staff were very friendly.” -
![Stunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge at Balaclava Hotel in South East Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityStunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge
120 guestsBalaclava HotelSouth East MelbourneZZoe G.
“Has a lift which was excellent for accessibility and good open space around the bar.” -
![Entire Bar at Theory Bar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Bar
150 guestsTheory BarMelbourne CBDMMargaret L.
“We did our vow renewal reception at Theory Bar. The bar manager set up the decorations prior to the event.” -
![Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsConcrete Boots BarRichmond, Melbourne
#Supervenue
AAmin
“All around a great venue to hire for any event. Hosted my bday here and everything was on point” -
![Entire Venue at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $1250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
160 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
#Supervenue
JJack H.
“The sundeck was a terrific place to host a book launch, and the staff were fantastic.” -
![Entire Venue at The George Lounge in St Kilda, Melbourne]()
from $2250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
120 guestsThe George LoungeSt Kilda, MelbourneHHost .
“Paul the bartender was a hit with the guest and the card tricks were the best we’ve ever seen.”
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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
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“We hosted a birthday party in the Island bar upstairs and had DJs play.”
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“Bonny hosted my daughters 21st birthday party. We hired the entire venue.”
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“An amazing venue if you’re looking for a more casual, aesthetic and friendly place to host an event!”
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“Couldn't recommend it more to not visit this place and book your fantasy party here.”
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“Excellent venue for a large mixed party, lots of zones to sit and chat.”
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“Easy to book and organise the function, function space was set out well and the amenities were great.”
Check Our Melbourne’s 21st Birthday Party Bars That Are All the Rage
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“Overall great venue would 100% recommend, and would host here again”
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“Bonny is an excellent venue for a 30th party from the location to the space itself!”
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“Highly recommend as a venue for hire, both for upstairs and for the back area.”
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“A beautiful venue with super friendly staff ! We all had a beautiful night and really enjoyed the experience.”
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“Highly recommend to anyone looking for an intimate private space close to central Melbourne.”
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“Beautiful venue, had booked the sun deck for my 30th birthday this year!”
Pick from Most Attractive Bars for Live Music Events
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“Staff were incredible and super helpful and the space was really nice.”
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“D.O.G. was the perfect venue for our event.”
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“Great space, great service! The staff were very helpful and accommodating!”
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“The venue was attractive. The drinks were great. Room for dancing”
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FAQs about Top Cheap Bars in Melbourne
In Melbourne, prices of cheap bars average $1600 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 October 2025:
| From $1000 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $21 | to $50 | per person |
| From $50 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Group Reservation Spaces at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘It's a cozy, intimate venue conveniently located near public transportation.’ -
Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘No minimum bar spend to hire a place is a bonus.’ -
Private Function Room at Polly Bar in Fitzroy - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Amazing venue with a great atmosphere and friendly staff.’
You'll find cheap bars 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 2025):
| Small cheap bars | up to 40 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium cheap bars | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large cheap bars | over 110 guests | prices average $2200 minimum spend per event |
We suggest starting your search for affordable bars in the following areas:
- CBD Alleyways - Navigate Melbourne's maze-like alleys brimming with covert bars, where happy hour bargains abound. Picture snug dives with bare brick walls and taverns flaunting verdant beer gardens.
- Back Street Haunts - In areas like Brunswick, Fitzroy, and Carlton, bustling with nighttime energy, you can discover watering holes with wallet-friendly libations all week long. Seek out nights boasting discounted drinks or venues pouring budget-friendly jugs and schooners.
- Outlying Treasures - Explore suburban havens like Richmond, Collingwood, and Thornbury, where local pubs exude laid-back vibes and lush beer gardens await. Uncover cozy nooks offering happy hour indulgences and tempting drink specials beyond the city hustle
