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Looking for the best Christmas party restaurants in Melbourne? We've got you covered. Whether you're after a classy dinner in the CBD or a relaxed gathering by Southbank, we offer a wide variety of venues to get you in the festive mood. Head to our search bar and book your Christmas party spot today!
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Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include a three course meal or a festive buffet and drinks. Some spaces might even come decorated for the season! Christmas deals in Melbourne offer minimum spend ranging from $500 to $9000, or packages between $24 and $109 per person. You'll find options for 10 to 300 guests.
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:
| From $1500 | to $4500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $45 | to $79 | per person |
| From $850 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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 Room at The Moat
in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Rosie was very accommodating to all our request.’
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):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 75 guests | prices average $3300 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 200 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
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:
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.’
Annex - Private Dining Room at Teller, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Venue exceeded expectations.’
The Green Room at La Madonna, rated 5/5 - function room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘We had group of twelve people in The Green Room and the space we had was fantastic.’
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:
Crimson Room at Grill Steak Seafood, from $35 per person
(up to 80 guests seated)
Venue said: Grill Steak Seafood on Hardware Lane is an authentic modern fusion restaurant incorporating the best of Italian, Australian, and other international cuisines.
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!
We've rounded up the city's top venues that make celebrating easy—no stress, just good food, great drinks, and memories to cherish for life.
These venues make holiday planning simple with holiday menus, flexible spaces, and group-friendly layouts:
If you're after a sit-down meal with your own space, these restaurants deliver:
Want to break away from the standard sit-down dinner? Try something different this year:
These options keep things fresh, social, and memorable—perfect for teams or friend groups looking to celebrate with a twist.
Tip: Melbourne venues book up fast starting in late summer—especially those with outdoor spaces and private dining. Start early, set your budget (many venues work on minimum spends), and lock in catering preferences upfront.
Friendly service and flexible to suit needs of event. Good selection of food and there was plenty for everyone on the evening. Staff assisted well with problem solving when required. Reasonable price and happy to have drinks tab suiting our particular needs. Pretty and organised space.
Great venue for our Christmas Party, had the venue to ourselves which worked really well, outside pre-lunch drinks was nice, excellent food and vibe. Rosie was very accommodating to all our request.
The venue was perfect for the 12 of us. Food was great and plenty of it. Staff were very friendly and accommodating
Great space for work Christmas dinner where we were able to stand up and have a few drinks before sitting down to a meal.
Fabulous venue for our staff Xmas lunch, food was brilliant and plentiful , 3 course Christmas lunch with a large variety of delicious choices. We had a full bar and bar staff were great. Function managers Oscar and Elena were very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend.
Thanks to all the staff at Magic Mountain, we all had a great night and would definitely recommend your venue to everyone. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The venue was lovely and our set up was great! The food was also fresh and delicious! Staff were lovely and friendly and willing to help with whatever we needed.
Excellent and prompt services, Marcus helped me carry some load by finding and organising a band to be incorporated to the function. Wonderful evening from an amazing team. Thanks Marcus
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