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North Melbourne is located north west of the city’s centre. In recent years the area has taken on an unmistakable flair. Old Victorian buildings have been repurposed for an eclectic mix of ethnic restaurants and cafes. What brings to mind Christmas more than an old Victorian pub? The funky and unusual fare will give your party a special something as you surprise your holiday guests with great drinks and a modern menu. Take a look at the Christmas party venues in the Northern Suburbs below and use our smart filters to make sure that all your boxes are ticked. Happy celebrating!
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Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include venue use, catering, drinks, and additional services such as A/V equipment. Some spaces might even come decorated for the holidays! Christmas deals in Northern Suburbs offer minimum spend ranging from $500 to $15000, or packages between $15 and $199 per person. You'll find options for 20 to 400 guests.
Booking costs of Christmas party venues average $2250 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 Northern Suburbs, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $1000 | to $3600 | minimum spend per event |
| From $45 | to $70 | per person |
| From $115 | to $223 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
The Brewery at Welcome to Brunswick
in Brunswick - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘I had the best time, and I am so thankful to you all for making it happen!’
Unique Heritage Ballroom at Fringe Common Rooms
in Carlton - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘A great function venue and the cash bar makes it very simple.’
Christmas Party on the Sundeck at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar
in Northcote - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Venue was great, and the staff were super helpful and worked very hard on the night...’
You'll find Christmas 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 Northern Suburbs, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 55 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average $3850 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average $2250 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 240 guests |
| Bar | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 350 guests |
| Function Room | prices average $2200 minimum spend per event | typically between 55 and 150 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 55 and 70 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 120 guests |
Smaller Christmas party venues usually fit up to 55 guests standing. Here are some great options in Northern Suburbs, based on Tagvenue data as of November 2026:
Upstairs Function Room at Teller, rated 4.9/5 - function room for 55 guests
Our user said: ‘Great staff - Great food - Lovely space and venue - Really great communication with Lea...’
Courtyard at Welcome To Thornbury, rated 4.9/5 - outdoor space for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘Lovely space, very lovely staff...’
Vintage Tram at Bighouse Arts, rated 4.9/5 - event space for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Staff were fantastic, friendly and drinks package was affordable and good quality.’
Cheap Christmas party venues in Northern Suburbs start from $35 per person or $120 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
Entire Venue at Ballers Clubhouse Carlton, from $36 per person
(up to 350 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Sam our shuffle host was fabulous and so very helpful, he was the saving grace for the nightl!’
The Lounge at Fringe Common Rooms, from $120 hire fee per event
(up to 76 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘A great function venue and the cash bar makes it very simple.’
Private Room at Aces Bar @ Brunswick Aces, from $500 minimum spend per event
(up to 20 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘I got the grazing boards and they were delicious - so well stocked and such good value too!’
Since Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for venues, we recommend booking yours 6 months prior to your event at a minimum, especially if you're organising a party for a large number of people. This will give you enough time to browse and compare a suitable venue and ensure that all the details are secured for the party.
North Melbourne, located quite near the city centre, is easily accessible with the City Link freeway and a rail station in the area. Also, for your guests who don’t drink, parking is quite easy in this area. The neighbourhood is crisscrossed by a number of main avenues - Victoria Street, O’Connell Street and Peel Street - that have a number of upmarket restaurants and cafes. If you feel inclined to let your search wander down to Queen Victoria Market you will have a great time deciding between the popular restaurants there for your Christmas do.
Many of the area’s area’s restaurants are focused on ethnic cuisines, so you have your pick between Italian, Mexican and Vietnamese. This could bring quite a memorable flavour to your Christmas bash -- no office Christmas party will be boring if Margarita’s are on offer.
If you want to go more up-scale in your search, North Melbourne is well known for the number of wine bars there and while they are less focused on elaborate menus, they do offer the kind of food sure to pair well with a good red that will warm anyone’s heart - even at a corporate Christmas event. There are quite a few hotels as well in this area, the Metropolitan Hotel, in particular, is quite a popular venue for hire, and features craft beer in a historic eatery. This is the kind of venue that will be booked early - so be sure to get your name down soon.
Tagevenue has lots of great ideas for organisers of any Christmas Party, corporate or individual, check out our blog for some great ideas to make your party a ‘great’ party.
The service was fantastic. The food was delicious - they have the bigggest vegetarian variety I have ever seen. The staff were really flexible as well as the night went on.
Great party venue, very friendly, helpful staff, great communication with Catherine at tagvenue. Very good catering.Had everything we needed for a successful event.
Gorgeous venue - lots of natural sunlight, but still cool. Great atmosphere and great variety of drinks. Service was amazing the whole night, and the team catered to my group so well. I'm very appreciative of the Alchemy crew making my first corporate party a success! Thank you!
Food was great, the space is fresh and fun. The service was great the entire day we were looked after so well. Cannot recommended this place highly enough. Thank you Daniel and the team
Adam and James were very professional from the initial enquiry to game completion. They seem to really enjoy what they do and that comes across in the experience.
Page last updated in November 2026
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