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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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![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
#Supervenue
MMichelle C.
“The decor, the furniture, the lighting, the space, the bar, the staff, the dance floor, and the owner. ” -
![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. ” -
![VIP Side Room at The George Lounge in St Kilda, Melbourne]()
from $1450
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. ” -
![Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar in Abbotsford, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop Indoors
80 guestsTwo Hands Rooftop BarAbbotsford, Melbourne
#Supervenue
DDina .
“Great service Consistent drinks & food for my engagement party Very attentive to bar tab ” -
![Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD]()
from $21
per person / per dayCheck availabilityPeacock Lounge
140 guestsThe Emerald PeacockMelbourne CBD
#Supervenue
MMargaret -.
“Fantastic venue, friendly staff, great value for money and good location. ” -
![Feather Lounge at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD]()
from $21
per person / per dayCheck availabilityFeather Lounge
70 guestsThe Emerald PeacockMelbourne CBD
#Supervenue
MMatylda
“No minimum bar spend to hire a place is a bonus. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. ” -
![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 ” -
![Private Function Room at The Blacksmith Bar in Cremorne, Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
110 guestsThe Blacksmith BarCremorne, Melbourne
#Supervenue
NNazanin J.
“I am absolutely in love with the atmosphere and interior design of the Blacksmith Bar. ” -
![Entire Venue at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $5
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 weve ever seen. ”
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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
from $1600
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main Bar
40
80
Bonny
Fitzroy, Melbourne
#Supervenue
M
Melissa M.
“Bonny hosted my daughters 21st birthday party. We hired the entire venue. ”
“Bonny hosted my daughters 21st birthday party. We hired the entire venue. ”
from $1636
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Island Bar
20
40
Death or Glory
Prahran, Melbourne
L
Lacey M.
“We hosted a birthday party in the Island bar upstairs and had DJs play. ”
“We hosted a birthday party in the Island bar upstairs and had DJs play. ”
from $1300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
42
65
Lady Peacock
St Kilda, Melbourne
S
Sam
“Couldn't recommend it more to not visit this place and book your fantasy party here. ”
“Couldn't recommend it more to not visit this place and book your fantasy party here. ”
from $21
per person / per day
per person / per day
The Rooftop
220
The Emerald Peacock
Melbourne CBD
#Supervenue
J
J
“Excellent venue for a large mixed party, lots of zones to sit and chat. ”
“Excellent venue for a large mixed party, lots of zones to sit and chat. ”
from $250
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Entire Venue
150
169
Pre Drinks Bar
Prahran, Melbourne
#Supervenue
J
Joshua
“Highly recommend as a venue for hire, both for upstairs and for the back area. ”
“Highly recommend as a venue for hire, both for upstairs and for the back area. ”
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Narnia Booth
30
30
Storyville
Melbourne CBD
R
Rasrdh I.
“Loved the presentation and ambience of the venue itself - its dark but cozy and very charming. ”
“Loved the presentation and ambience of the venue itself - its dark but cozy and very charming. ”
Check Our Melbourne’s 21st Birthday Party Bars That Are All the Rage
from $5000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Landing Bar
80
140
The Rogue Squire
South East Melbourne
M
Milan M.
“Overall great venue would 100% recommend, and would host here again ”
“Overall great venue would 100% recommend, and would host here again ”
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Courtyard
20
30
Bonny
Fitzroy, Melbourne
#Supervenue
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Helena H.
“Bonny is an excellent venue for a 30th party from the location to the space itself! ”
“Bonny is an excellent venue for a 30th party from the location to the space itself! ”
from $700
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Rooftop Outdoors
24
30
Two Hands Rooftop Bar
Abbotsford, Melbourne
#Supervenue
A
Alexis
“Beautiful ambiance, helpful staff and an amazing venue. ”
“Beautiful ambiance, helpful staff and an amazing venue. ”
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main Bar
40
60
Aces Bar @ Brunswick Aces
Northern Suburbs, Melbourne
K
Karina J.
“The venue was attractive. The drinks were great. Room for dancing ”
“The venue was attractive. The drinks were great. Room for dancing ”
from $5
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main Room
80
80
The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar
Northcote, Melbourne
#Supervenue
S
Soma M.
“Beautiful venue, had booked the sun deck for my 30th birthday this year! ”
“Beautiful venue, had booked the sun deck for my 30th birthday this year! ”
from $21
per person / per day
per person / per day
The Booths
15
20
The Emerald Peacock
Melbourne CBD
#Supervenue
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Yanhua (.
“I absolutely love the place! We had a great time there. The food was good as well as drinks. ”
“I absolutely love the place! We had a great time there. The food was good as well as drinks. ”
Pick from Most Attractive Bars for Live Music Events
from $1200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Party Room Upstairs
40
50
Pre Drinks Bar
Prahran, Melbourne
#Supervenue
J
Joshua
“Highly recommend as a venue for hire, both for upstairs and for the back area. ”
“Highly recommend as a venue for hire, both for upstairs and for the back area. ”
from $300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Atrium
60
80
Red Eye Bar
St Kilda, Melbourne
L
Latisha H.
“Staff were incredible and super helpful and the space was really nice. ”
“Staff were incredible and super helpful and the space was really nice. ”
from $500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Garden
150
400
Howler
Brunswick, Melbourne
Good for 300 seated or 400 standing. Our garden also has production facilities for DJ's, live music, speeches and presentations and an internal main cocktail bar.
from $500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Beer Garden
25
30
Two Hands Rooftop Bar
Abbotsford, Melbourne
#Supervenue
T
The C.
“The cocktails were amazing as well as the food. Loved the staff and how accommodating and friendly they were. ”
“The cocktails were amazing as well as the food. Loved the staff and how accommodating and friendly they were. ”
from $1636
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Saloon
20
60
Death or Glory
Prahran, Melbourne
L
Lacey M.
“D.O.G. was the perfect venue for our event. ”
“D.O.G. was the perfect venue for our event. ”
from $2200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Private Function Space/Stage
60
150
The Motley Bauhaus
Carlton, Melbourne
C
Charlotte
“Amazing venue - so helpful organising , great team ”
“Amazing venue - so helpful organising , great team ”
FAQs about Top Cheap Bars in Melbourne
In Melbourne, prices of cheap bars average $1500 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 $800 | to $2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $21 | to $45 | per person |
| From $300 | hire fee 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
Affordable bars in Melbourne can accommodate different group sizes. For instance, The Emerald Peacock can cater to intimate gatherings of up to 20 standing guests for only AUD$21 per person. Looking for a larger venue? Consider The Lounge Bar at Manningham Hotel, which can be hired for AUD$300 and can accommodate events with up to 150 attendees. Whether you're planning a small get-together or a larger celebration, Melbourne’s affordable bar scene has options to suit your needs.
