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Top Affordable 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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![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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LLeah A.
“I recently celebrated my 25th at The Sundeck at the Purple Emerald Lounge Bar and it was absolutely fantastic.” -
![The Island Bar at Death or Glory in Prahran, Melbourne]()
from $1636
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Island Bar
40 guestsDeath or GloryPrahran, Melbourne
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AAmanda G.
“The saloon bar was a great space, private and spacious. Bar staff were great an attentive.” -
![Main Room at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Room
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.” -
![Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsConcrete Boots BarRichmond, Melbourne
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MMichelle E.
“There was enough room for balloon garland setup DJ and a dancefloor as well as bar style tables and stools.” -
![Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar in Abbotsford, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop Indoors
80 guestsTwo Hands Rooftop BarAbbotsford, Melbourne
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KKirsty
“Great vibes and awesome bar staff, this venue was perfect for our 21st birthday party.” -
![Side Bar Function Area at Polly Bar in Fitzroy, Melbourne]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySide Bar Function Area
35 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” -
![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.” -
![Level 2 Bar at The Oxford Scholar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLevel 2 Bar
60 guestsThe Oxford ScholarMelbourne CBDLLovely V.
“Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee. We really enjoyed our night.” -
![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.” -
![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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MMargaret -.
“Fantastic venue, friendly staff, great value for money and good location.” -
![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.” -
![Curtly's Red Stripe Room at Easey's in Collingwood, Melbourne]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCurtly's Red Stripe Room
45 guestsEasey'sCollingwood, MelbourneDDana. R.
“Food was amazing bar staff were really cool friendly and made awesome cocktails. Everyone had a great time.”
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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
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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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“I would definitely book the George Lounge again. The venue is beautiful and the staff were very friendly.”
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“Great venue and location staff member Aidan was a stand out and awesome to deal with..”
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“The Kilburn was the best possible venue for my event.”
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“Very attentive staff and a great space to host an event!”
Check Our Melbourne’s 21st Birthday Party Bars That Are All the Rage
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“Wow! What a venue, I booked the entire venue for my 40th birthday.”
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“Plenty of food too by the end of the night. We left the venue elated at the wonderful night we'd had.”
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“Loved the presentation and ambience of the venue itself - its dark but cozy and very charming.”
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“Overall great venue would 100% recommend, and would host here again”
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“Excellent venue. Very accommodating and reasonable priced. Tasty food.”
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“Couldn't recommend it more to not visit this place and book your fantasy party here.”
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“Easy to book and organise the function, function space was set out well and the amenities were great.”
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“Staff were incredible and super helpful and the space was really nice.”
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“Great facility, perfect sized space for 20-25 people. Staff were very friendly and the food was great.”
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“Highly recommend as a venue for hire, both for upstairs and for the back area.”
FAQs about Top Affordable Bars in Melbourne
Booking costs of cheap bars average $1000 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 April 2026:
| From $500 | to $2250 | minimum spend per event |
| From $21 | to $50 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), the best options include:
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The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The bar staff were great. Would not hesitate to book another event at The Purple Emerald.’ -
Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The bar staff were awesome and friendly and keep the drinks flowing.’ -
The Island Bar at Death or Glory in Prahran - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The saloon bar was a great space, private and spacious.’
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 (April 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average $1250 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 150 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Beer Hall and 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.’ -
Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock
on 233 Lonsdale Street - 150 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘The Bartender's choice of cocktail was amazing.’ -
Ronin's Chamber at Asian Beer Café Melbourne Central
on 211 La Trobe Street - 150 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘The staff were great, good food, good space...’
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
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Page last updated in April 2026
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