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Top Cheap Birthday Party Venues in Melbourne
Looking for an affordable venue to celebrate a birthday in Melbourne? You don't have to exceed your budget. Explore our listings of Melbourne’s best cheap birthday party venues and find fun spaces at a price you can afford. You can filter our listings by price, location, and capacity to choose from bars, restaurants, party venues, and more. Whether you are dreaming of ocean views, kid-friendly activities, or brews on a rooftop, we have it all. Search, negotiate, and book your favourite venue through our user-friendly platform today!
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![Sundeck Private Function at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $5
per personCheck availabilitySundeck Private Function
80 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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DDarcy S.
“I had a small gathering for a birthday party, it was really affordable and easy to organise.” -
![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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LLacey M.
“We hosted a birthday party in the Island bar upstairs and had DJs play.” -
![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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AAmin
“All around a great venue to hire for any event. Hosted my bday here and everything was on point” -
![Birthday Party at Ruelle Wine Bar in Prahran, Melbourne]()
from $800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBirthday Party
45 guestsRuelle Wine BarPrahran, MelbourneSSarah's 3.
“Booked it for my 30th birthday and it was such a great vibe and memorable event!” -
![Cocktail Bar at La Di Da in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Bar
80 guestsLa Di DaMelbourne CBD
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CChance
“Had my 21st birthday party here.” -
![Rooftop at Onesixone in Prahran, Melbourne]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop
100 guestsOnesixonePrahran, Melbourne
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LLauren E.
“Riley & onesixone were so fantastic to book my birthday party with.” -
![Den at Aviary Hotel in Richmond, Melbourne]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDen
70 guestsAviary HotelRichmond, MelbourneHHayley M.
“I had my 21st birthday party here on Friday and I can't express how much I loved the Aviary Hotel as a venue.” -
![Birthday Cocktail Party at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $5
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBirthday Cocktail Party
40 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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SStefan M.
“Food was immaculate and service was great the whole night. What an excellent 30th Birthday Party!!” -
![Your birthday party at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $1250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityYour birthday party
160 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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TTiago S.
“Wow! What a venue, I booked the entire venue for my 40th birthday.” -
![The Vault at Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets in Collingwood, Melbourne]()
from $750
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Vault
60 guestsCaz Reitop's Dirty SecretsCollingwood, Melbourne
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MMusicpilgrimer
“Great venue for a party and recommend it highly.” -
![Atrium at The Grace Darling Hotel in Collingwood, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAtrium
50 guestsThe Grace Darling HotelCollingwood, MelbourneJJonathan C.
“These guys made our event super seamless and easy, wonderful little venue and good value for money!” -
![White Room at Aviary Hotel in Richmond, Melbourne]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhite Room
70 guestsAviary HotelRichmond, MelbourneCChloe F.
“This was the perfect venue for a birthday party!”
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“Apartment 26 was everything I wanted it to be! It really elevated my 40th birthday masquerade party.”
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“No minimum bar spend to hire a place is a bonus. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.”
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“Has a lift which was excellent for accessibility and good open space around the bar.”
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“We recently celebrated our joint 50th at The Blacksmith Bar, and it couldn’t have been more perfect.”
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“Paul the bartender was a hit with the guest and the card tricks were the best we’ve ever seen.”
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“Highly recommend to anyone looking for an intimate private space close to central Melbourne.”
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“Amazing space for 30th party! Everyone loved it”
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“Wendy and staff were excellent. Nothing was too hard. Beautiful venue. Excellent location.”
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FAQs about Top Cheap Birthday Party Venues in Melbourne
In Melbourne, prices of cheap birthday party venues 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 October 2025:
| From $800 | to $2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $30 | to $72 | per person |
| From $300 | to $1295 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Sundeck Private Function at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Food was immaculate and service was great the whole night. What an excellent 30th Birthday Party!!’ -
Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘All around a great venue to hire for any event.’ -
The Island Bar at Death or Glory in Prahran - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘D.O.G. was the perfect venue for our event.’
You'll find cheap birthday party 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 (October 2025):
| Small cheap birthday party venues | up to 50 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium cheap birthday party venues | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average $1100 minimum spend per event |
| Large cheap birthday party venues | over 120 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
You can start your search with these highly rated and affordable venues:
The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar - The group reservation spaces at this iconic cocktail bar in Northcote can fit up to 40 guests for only $5 minimum spend. You can save even more money during your party by taking advantage of their drink specials.
The Beer Garden at The National Hotel - Book your birthday party at this beer garden in Richmond that can fit up to 25 guests for only $50 minimum spend. This al fresco venue is open all year round and provides heating during colder months. Guests praise the venue’s atmosphere, good food, and low prices.
Retro Cinema 3 at Abbots Yard - Hiring a unique venue for a birthday is a great opportunity to take advantage of a low cost event, and the Retro Cinema on Victoria Street is no exception. This retrofitted shipping container seats 10 for only a $40 minimum spend.
There are plenty of cheap birthday party venues for hire in the city. When exploring these venues, you should start by focusing on a few key elements:
- Choose an Affordable Venue Type: You should start your search by exploring inexpensive venue types such as community centres, parks or clubs. You can also check unconventional venues like rooftop bars or beer gardens with minimum spends during off-peak hours or function rooms at pubs.
- Don’t Overpay: Some venues will require you to spend a minimum amount on food and drinks instead of an hourly rate. This can be cost-effective if you plan on spending that amount anyway. However, you should compare minimum spends across different venues to find the best deal. If you choose to go with a venue that charges an hourly rate, try to negotiate, especially if booking during off-peak times.
- Reduce the Cost of Your Catering. If the venue allows you to bring your own food and drinks, you can save on catering costs. However, some BYO (Bring Your Own) venues might have corkage fees (charges for bringing your own alcohol). You can search for these types of venues on our platform by using the BYO filter.
There are many other strategies you can use to reduce the cost of your birthday party.
