Christmas Party Venues in North Melbourne

Northern Suburbs Venues Hire Guide

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.

FAQs about Christmas Party Venues in Northern Suburbs

How much does it cost to hire a venue for a Christmas party in the Northern Suburbs?

When hiring a venue for a Christmas party in the Northern Suburbs, expect per hour prices starting at $70. If you’re looking for per person packages, the prices start at $30 per person. Minimum spend can range from $200 to $4000. Remember the prices may vary depending on the day and time of the hire, the duration of the event, the size of the venue, as well as the number of people attending. (All data from Tagvenue.)

Can you recommend any Christmas party venues in Northern Suburbs?

Sure, here are our top picks:

• Zagame's House - This unique space in Carlton will be a great choice for your holiday party if you're looking to enjoy a truly magical vibe. The venue offers multiple drinks and catering Christmas packages and a beautiful ambience for the festive season! Rated 5/5
• The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar - A colourful and quirky cocktail bar located in the Northcote will make a great backdrop for your event. The venue is versatile, meaning whatever you have for your holiday party in mind can happen here. Rated 4.9/5
• Bighouse Arts - An industrial warehouse space will be ideal if you’re looking for a venue that can be easily transformed to match your Christmas event. Onsite Vintage Tram can be an additional attraction for your party. Rated 4.8/5

How far in advance should I hire a venue for my Christmas party in the Northern Suburbs?

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.