Christmas Party Restaurants for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of Christmas party restaurants average $2000 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:

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

• Pink Delight Private Dining at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The food was superb! And the service was excellent. Especially Barbara (hope I remembered her name).’

• Private Dining Room at Aunty Kim's in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Venue was incredible, table decor set up perfectly, menu to die for and the team were just amazing!’

• Dining Terrace at Hophaus in Southbank - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘We had our Christmas lunch at Hophaus and it was so good!’

You'll find Christmas party restaurants 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 2026):

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

• Lonsdale St at Father's Office on 249 Little Lonsdale Street - 100 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, booking was easy and Steph very helpful...’
• Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar at Cookie on 252 Swanston Street - 150 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Excellent communication. Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks.’
• Dining Room at The Moat on 176 Little Lonsdale Street - 200 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Rosie was very accommodating to all our request.’

Smaller Christmas party restaurants usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Den at The George on Collins, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘I felt really special throughout the process. Event space was perfect!! Zero complaints...’

• Emerald Private Dining Room at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 25 guests
  Our user said: ‘Excellent when serving drinks and food. Really pleased with service overall and staff were very friendly.’

• The Front Dining Room at The Cricketers Port Melbourne - dining room for 40 guests
  Venue said: Right in the middle of Port Melbourne, the venue mixes the feel of a neighbourhood pub with good food, drinks, and event service. The spaces work for both seated and cocktail-style bookings, from smaller dinners to larger...

Cheap Christmas party restaurants in Melbourne start from $35 per person or $900 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Dining Room at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar, from $35 per person (up to 60 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘If you want a venue that has a great vide and staff to match, you won't be disappointed with Seamstress.’

• Cellar Room at Di Palma's, from $900 minimum spend per event (up to 18 guests seated)
  Venue said: Cellar Room is a Dining Room in Di Palma's centred on a single long, banquet-style table that organises the space around a communal private dining layout.

• The Balcony at Kirks on the Esplanade, from $300 hire fee per event (up to 60 guests seated)
  Venue said: Kirks on the Esplanade is a restaurant inside Kirks Hotel occupying a traditional Esplanade hotel building and serving contemporary Australian cuisine.

Several kinds of diverse and delicious Christmas lunches and dinners are organised in Melbourne, with many venues offering their own bespoke Christmas menus. Popular with corporations seeking to celebrate Christmas in style, the CBD is a good place to start as it offers a huge range of different Christmas menus including canapes, 2 and 3 course set menus and traditional Aussie BBQ’s. All this and more can be found in Melbourne’s incredibly wide range of venues, including lavish private rooms, European inspired brasseries and laid-back terraces and beer gardens.

The aforementioned CBD is hugely popular amongst corporate crowds, but is certainly versatile enough to welcome all kinds of demographics looking to celebrate Christmas in one of Melbourne’s most thriving districts. For a more relaxed affair, the Southbank houses some fantastic spots along the waterfront with great food and drinks. Outside of the centre, the 4km long Chapel Street is a bustling hive of activity, filled with great places to eat, as well as cool bars and nightclubs for those that don’t want the night to end. With so much to choose from, using our smart search is a sure-fire way to ensure you pick the perfect venue for you and your guests!