Cheap Private Dining Venues for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of cheap private dining venues 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 April 2026:

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

• Emerald Private Dining Room at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Excellent when serving drinks and food. Really pleased with service overall and staff were very friendly.’

• Private Dining Room at Aunty Kim's in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Thanks to the team for a memorable event. We loved it!’

• Berth Upstairs at Berth in Docklands - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The food was wonderful and we received generous portions for our guests.’

You'll find cheap private dining 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 (April 2026):

These are the venues within 200 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 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...’
• Dining Room at The Moat on 176 Little Lonsdale Street - 200 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘From the beginning, Rosie was responsive and helpful, & allowed us a lot of flexibility with our booking.’
• Room 1954 at Pullman Melbourne City Centre on 265 Little Bourke Street - 200 m from centre.
  Venue said: Reflective of Les’ personal style and timeless sophistication, this exclusive Melbourne private dining room will be hard to forget and easy to return to time and time again.

You'll find a variety of private dining venues, including trendy bars, elegant restaurants with exclusive dining areas, and contemporary hotel function rooms, like The Victoria Hotel, which can host up to 300 people. There are also small cheap private spaces like La Madonna in Melbourne CBD and The National Hotel in Richmond that are great for personal celebrations or corporate events.

Most cheap private dining venues in Melbourne allow you to serve alcohol. Venues like Ludlow Bar feature fully licensed bars and often offer beverage packages. If you are looking to save money, consider choosing a BYO (Bring Your Own) alcohol option. Just keep in mind that some venues may charge a corkage fee, so it's essential to confirm these details with the venue manager before finalising your booking.