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Top Affordable Private Dining Venues in Melbourne
In Melbourne, you don’t have to sacrifice quality to stay within your budget. The city offers many cheap private dining venues, from big restaurants in Carlton to more private spots in the city centre that provide delicious food and a great atmosphere. Do you have a specific vibe and price range in mind? Tagvenue is here to help you find the perfect match. Start searching now to lock in an economical venue that fits your event—and your budget!
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![Emerald Private Dining Room at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD]()
from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEmerald Private Dining Room
22 guestsFather's Office Downtown - Flinders LaneMelbourne CBDCCourtney G.
“Value for money was fantastic, the food was great and dietary requests catered for.” -
![Phoenix at Ming Dining Restaurant & Bar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $30
per person / per dayCheck availabilityPhoenix
12 guestsMing Dining Restaurant & BarMelbourne CBDThe Phoenix Room at Ming Dining is an elegant private dining space designed for birthday dinners, corporate functions, and intimate celebrations. Comfortably seating 6–12 guests (up to 27 upon request), the room features -
![Berth Upstairs at Berth in Docklands, Melbourne]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBerth Upstairs
90 guestsBerthDocklands, MelbourneKKim
“The venue was perfect for our event....a great open space with lovely views.” -
![Private Dining Room at Aunty Kim's in Collingwood, Melbourne]()
from $2750
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
36 guestsAunty Kim'sCollingwood, MelbourneTTanya S.
“Our team enjoyed great food and plenty of it plus all dietary needs were met.” -
![The Den at The George on Collins in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Den
24 guestsThe George on CollinsMelbourne CBDFFarah S.
“Perfect events manager. I felt really special throughout the process. Event space was perfect!!” -
![Rumpus Room at The George on Collins in Melbourne CBD]()
from $800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRumpus Room
16 guestsThe George on CollinsMelbourne CBDMMatthew S.
“Food was great as we're servers” -
![Room 1954 at Pullman Melbourne City Centre in Melbourne CBD]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRoom 1954
26 guestsPullman Melbourne City CentreMelbourne CBDBook your next private dining event or corporate event at Room 1954 and let us deliver a memorable and very special experience. -
![The Barrel Room at La Madonna in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Barrel Room
8 guestsLa MadonnaMelbourne CBDMMh
“Beautiful venue, great food.” -
![The Green Room at La Madonna in Melbourne CBD]()
from $55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Green Room
15 guestsLa MadonnaMelbourne CBDLLouise S.
“We ordered the chef’s meal which was five courses of excellent food shared.” -
![Private Dining Room at Ludlow Bar in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
20 guestsLudlow BarSouthbank, MelbourneAAj P.
“Service staff are excellent - well done to the management and team!” -
![Level 1 at The Oxford Scholar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $500
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityLevel 1
55 guestsThe Oxford ScholarMelbourne CBDJJessie
“Antonia was super easy to talk to and answered any questions we had about the event.” -
![Pink Delight Private Dining at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPink Delight Private Dining
22 guestsFather's Office Downtown - Flinders LaneMelbourne CBDCChristine E.
“Plus, it felt more personal and intimate when they took the time to print our logo on our entrance and menu.”
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FAQs about Top Affordable Private Dining Venues 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 June 2026:
| From $1000 | to $2750 | minimum spend per event |
| From $40 | to $80 | per person |
| From $400 | to $1200 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
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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 (June 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 40 and 60 guests | prices average $1800 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 80 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 200 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
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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.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for cheap private dining venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Dining Room | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 70 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average $1800 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 80 guests |
| Function Room | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 80 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $500 hire fee per event | typically between 20 and 50 guests |
| Pub | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 15 and 85 guests |
You'll find a variety of private dining venues, including trendy bars, elegant restaurants with exclusive dining areas, and contemporary hotel function rooms, like Amphora, 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
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