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Top Christmas Venues in South East Melbourne
Discover the best Christmas party venues in South East Melbourne! This area is packed with fantastic spots for your celebration. Imagine hosting your festive gathering in suburbs like Prahran, St Kilda, or South Yarra, where you can choose from chic rooftop bars with stunning city views or charming function rooms in historic buildings. Explore your options and book your Christmas party venue with Tagvenue to ensure a season full of unforgettable moments and festive cheer!
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![The Garden at Secret Garden Bar in St Kilda, South East Melbourne]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Garden
150 guestsSecret Garden BarSt Kilda, South East MelbourneNNicola C.
“Easy to book and organise the function, function space was set out well and the amenities were great.” -
![Stunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge at Balaclava Hotel in South East Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityStunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge
120 guestsBalaclava HotelSouth East Melbourne
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ZZoe G.
“Has a lift which was excellent for accessibility and good open space around the bar.” -
![Deck at Secret Garden Bar in St Kilda, South East Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDeck
100 guestsSecret Garden BarSt Kilda, South East MelbourneDDaniella T.
“The security helped us out for the event a lot and it is a beautiful space in the deck.” -
![The Beer Garden at Brighton Beach Hotel in Brighton, South East Melbourne]()
from $49
per personCheck availabilityThe Beer Garden
101 guestsBrighton Beach HotelBrighton, South East MelbourneDDee T.
“The venue was lovely and our set up was great! The food was also fresh and delicious!” -
![Apartment 26 at Anton Venoir Interiors in Prahran, South East Melbourne]()
from $550
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityApartment 26
30 guestsAnton Venoir InteriorsPrahran, South East Melbourne
#Supervenue
AAdrian
“From the outset, booking Apartment 26 was a breeze.” -
![Entire Venue at Secret Garden Bar in St Kilda, South East Melbourne]()
from $49
per personCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsSecret Garden BarSt Kilda, South East MelbourneSSteph P.
“A beautiful venue with super friendly staff ! We all had a beautiful night and really enjoyed the experience.” -
![Rooftop at Onesixone in Prahran, South East Melbourne]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop
100 guestsOnesixonePrahran, South East Melbourne
#Supervenue
LLauren E.
“Riley & onesixone were so fantastic to book my birthday party with.” -
![Beer Garden at Temperance Hotel in South Yarra, South East Melbourne]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBeer Garden
50 guestsTemperance HotelSouth Yarra, South East Melbourne
#Supervenue
LLouise's 3.
“The food was delicious and the staff at the bar/handing around the night were absolutely amazing.” -
![Onesixfive at Onesixone in Prahran, South East Melbourne]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityOnesixfive
70 guestsOnesixonePrahran, South East Melbourne
#Supervenue
LLisa M.
“Fabulous venue for a party and private function. Very cool vibes with great interiors and DJ set up.” -
![Beer Garden at Pre Drinks Bar in Prahran, South East Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBeer Garden
60 guestsPre Drinks BarPrahran, South East MelbourneRRiley W.
“Venue was perfect we had around 40 people there and had dj decks set up.” -
![Private Lounge at Temperance Hotel in South Yarra, South East Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Lounge
80 guestsTemperance HotelSouth Yarra, South East Melbourne
#Supervenue
MMichael N.
“Great night thanks to the staff service and the venue decor was fantastic to experience.” -
![Entire Venue at Lady Peacock in St Kilda, South East Melbourne]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
65 guestsLady PeacockSt Kilda, South East MelbourneSSam
“Couldn't recommend it more to not visit this place and book your fantasy party here.”
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What Christmas packages are available in South East Melbourne?
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 South East Melbourne offer minimum spend ranging from $6000 to $30000, or packages between $49 and $79 per person. You'll find options for 101 to 650 guests.
• House sparkling
• House beer
• 6 hot/cold lite bites
• 3 substantial bites
• Dietary needs can be catered for with prior notice
LITE BITES – COLD SELECTION
1. Cajun prawn cutlet, avocado bites
2. Assorted sushi pieces with soy
3. Corn fritters, pineapple salsa, balsamic glaze
4. Duck pancake, spring onion, creamy hoisin
5. Allspice lamb, pomegranate, greek yogurt bites
6. Kingfish ceviche, pickled onion, tangerine pearls
LITE BITES – HOT SELECTION
1. Beef & burgundy cocktail pie, tomato relish
2. Mushroom, mozzarella arancini, aioli
3. Butter chicken empanada with romesco sauce
4. Mini beef wellington, with honey mustard
5. Lamb skewer, tatziki
6. Prawn & chives wonton with spicy red chilli oil
7. Vegetarian curry puff with raita
8. Chicken & mushroom filo with tomato relish
9. Asian style pork belly bites with sticky sauce
SUBSTANTIAL BITES
1. Calamari cups, chips, lemon, aioli
2. Beef sliders, tomato ketchup, lettuce, cheese
3. Chickpea curry & steamed rice
4. Lightly battered fish and chips, lemon, tartare
5. Southern fried chicken sliders, slaw, chipotle mayo
6. Creamy chicken penne pasta with mushrooms & red peppers
7. Korean fried chicken kewpie mayo, spring onions
• Five hot or cold canapés
• Three substantial canapés
• One small plate
• Two dessert canapés
CANAPÉS
1. Oysters with avruga caviar & citrus
2. Truffle mushroom puff, whipped herb chevre & parmesan shard
3. Smoked salmon, horse radish, black garlic, beetroot toast
SUBSTANTIAL
1. Lobster roll with avruga caviar, truffle aioli & cress
2. BLT fried chicken burger with buttermilk bun, garlic aioli
SMALL PLATES
1. Salmon carrot saffron puree, purple congo chips, black tahini
2. Korean braised short rib, napa cabbage, gochujang dressing
SWEET
1. 3 layered chocolate tart, coco nib crunch
2. Mini crème brulee cheesecake
• Security as required
• Food & beverage staff
• Your selection of 6 catering platters (catering for 60 guests)
• TV screens and iPod connectivity or BYO DJ
• Bar tab to get your night started
• Five hot or cold canapés
• Three substantial canapés
• One small plate
• Two dessert canapés
CANAPÉS
1. Oysters with avruga caviar & citrus
2. Truffle mushroom puff, whipped herb chevre & parmesan shard
3. Smoked salmon, horse radish, black garlic, beetroot toast
SUBSTANTIAL
1. Lobster roll with avruga caviar, truffle aioli & cress
2. BLT fried chicken burger with buttermilk bun, garlic aioli
SMALL PLATES
1. Salmon carrot saffron puree, purple congo chips, black tahini
2. Korean braised short rib, napa cabbage, gochujang dressing
SWEET
1. 3 layered chocolate tart, coco nib crunch
2. Mini crème brulee cheesecake
• Five hot or cold canapés
• Three substantial canapés
• One small plate
• Two dessert canapés
CANAPÉS
1. Oysters with avruga caviar & citrus
2. Truffle mushroom puff, whipped herb chevre & parmesan shard
3. Smoked salmon, horse radish, black garlic, beetroot toast
SUBSTANTIAL
1. Lobster roll with avruga caviar, truffle aioli & cress
2. BLT fried chicken burger with buttermilk bun, garlic aioli
SMALL PLATES
1. Salmon carrot saffron puree, purple congo chips, black tahini
2. Korean braised short rib, napa cabbage, gochujang dressing
SWEET
1. 3 layered chocolate tart, coco nib crunch
2. Mini crème brulee cheesecake
FAQs about Top Christmas Venues in South East Melbourne
Booking costs of Christmas party venues 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 South East Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $1100 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $35 | to $65 | per person |
| From $200 | to $400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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The Garden at Secret Garden Bar in St Kilda - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘All staff were very friendly and helpful. My team and I had a great night...’ -
Stunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge at Balaclava Hotel in South East Melbourne - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘What an absolute gem of a venue! Best staff and best experience hosting our little ones first birthday.’ -
The Beer Garden at Brighton Beach Hotel in Brighton - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was lovely and our set up was great!’
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 South East Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 65 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 90 and 120 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 130 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
| Pub | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 120 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 150 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average $3300 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 150 guests |
Smaller Christmas party venues usually fit up to 65 guests standing. Here are some great options in South East Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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Lakeside Penthouse at Fizz and Views Penthouse, rated 5/5 - penthouse for 30 guests
Venue said: The penthouse regularly hosts marriage proposals, hens parties, milestone birthdays, private dining experiences, corporate drinks, client events and smaller celebrations. -
The Loft Lounge at The Rogue Squire, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘overall great venue would 100% recommend, and would host here again...’ -
Rock Sugar Function Room at Rock Sugar, rated 5/5 - function room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘If you are looking for delicious food, great venue and amazing staff then Rock Sugar is the place!’
Cheap Christmas party venues in South East Melbourne start from $1000 minimum spend per event or $150 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Deck at Secret Garden Bar, from $1000 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Easy to deal with and everything went off without a hitch.’ -
Lakeside Penthouse at Fizz and Views Penthouse, from $150 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Thank you to Julie and the team for helping make the night so memorable.’ -
Entire Venue at Pre Drinks Bar, from $250 hire fee per day (up to 169 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Highly recommend as a venue for hire, both for upstairs and for the back area.’
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