Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Richmond
Christmas restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne, offer a festive setting for holiday gatherings, whether it’s a family meal, company celebration, or intimate dinner with friends. Just outside the CBD, Richmond’s dining scene features rooftop venues with city views to charming spots along Swan Street and Bridge Road, all beautifully decorated for the season. Enjoy holiday-inspired menus featuring Australian classics and international flavours. Book with Tagvenue and enjoy a memorable Christmas meal in Richmond’s festive dining spots.
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from $69
per personCheck availabilityEntire Venue
70 guestsMs ParkerRichmond, MelbourneMs Parker is a restaurant located in The Motley Hotel, Richmond. We organise events for hire, both seated dinner and canapé style. Our venue is kid-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and offers amenities, such as AV equipment
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from $500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Den
16 guestsThe National HotelRichmond, Melbourne#Supervenue
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“An excellent venue for our party. Drinks were reasonably priced and the food was excellent.” -
from $500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilitySemi-Private Booth
20 guestsFarro RichmondRichmond, MelbourneThe Semi-Private Booth is a booth-style seating area in the dining room at Farro Richmond, providing a tucked, semi-private corner set apart from the main flow of the restaurant.
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from $75
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
42 guestsBouzy RougeRichmond, MelbourneFunction Room, a private lounge within Bouzy Rouge restaurant, notable for its enclosed lounge layout that separates it from the main dining area. Design: Exposed brick walls and a gold-painted ceiling sit above warm timber
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from $80
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
30 guestsAgapi RestaurantRichmond, MelbourneThe Entire Venue is a private dining space in Agapi Restaurant, defined by a formal white-tablecloth setting intended for sit-down meals. Design: The dining room has high ceilings, polished timber floors, mirrored lower panelling,
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from $89
per personCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
30 guestsFuture FutureRichmond, MelbourneThe Private Dining Room at Future Future is a Dining Room in a restaurant arranged around a single long table that focuses the space on seated, communal dining.
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from $4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
80 guestsLadyBoy Dining & BarRichmond, MelbourneAre you searching for a restaurant space that can comfortably accommodate up to 80 guests for a sit-down dinner or 150 guests for a cocktail-style event?
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from $1000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityTwo Semi-Private Booths
40 guestsFarro RichmondRichmond, MelbourneTwo Semi-Private Booths are a dining area in Farro Richmond that provide sheltered booth seating offering extra privacy inside the main restaurant. Design: The dining strip runs long and narrow alongside an exposed brick
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from $80
per person / per afternoonCheck availabilityQuarter's Corner
26 guestsNew QuarterRichmond, MelbourneQuarter's Corner is a semi-private dining area in New Quarter, a dining room in a restaurant, defined by an intimate single-table corner framed by textured walls and contemporary artwork.
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from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRichmond Room
14 guestsLondon Tavern HotelRichmond, MelbourneThe Richmond Room is a private dining room in the London Tavern Hotel centred on an exposed brick fireplace. Design: The room has high ceilings, pale painted walls and deep teal carpet.
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from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBuddha Bar
24 guestsLadyBoy Dining & BarRichmond, MelbourneBuddha Bar, a Dining Room in LadyBoy Dining & Bar, is defined by a bold Thai-inspired decorative scheme centred on a large Buddha mural. Design: The room uses deep, saturated colours and dark finishes alongside low ambient
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from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityOpen Courtyard
50 guestsLadyBoy Dining & BarRichmond, MelbourneLadyBoy Dining & Bar is a Thai restaurant that pairs modern, seasonal dishes with eclectic, funky decor. Venue highlights: The restaurant presents a sharing-focused Thai menu built around modern, seasonal recipes and a mix
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What Christmas packages are available in Richmond?
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 Richmond offer minimum spend ranging from $2000 to $6500, or packages between $57 and $115 per person. You'll find options for 45 to 350 guests.
• 5-hour event window
• 10-piece canapé selection per guest (8 Small + 2 Large)
SMALL
1. Motley Signature Sausage Roll - Pork Chorizo
2. Lamb & Rosemary Mini Pie
3. Freshly shucked oysters
4. Caramelised onion & goats cheese tart
5. Mushroom, onion & aged cheddar quiche
6. Salmon & dill croquettes
7. Shiitake & buffalo mozzarella croquettes
8. Ratatouille & feta tart
9. Prosciutto & fig bruschetta
10. Rare sliced beef, crispy potato & horseradish hollandaise
11. Korean spicy fried chicken, parmesan
12. Caviar blini & crème fraîche
13. Whipped cod roe tartlet, caviar
14. Gorgonzola stuffed dates
15. Skull Island prawns, lemon herb mayo
LARGE
1. Wild mushroom croque monsieur & truffle honey
2. Truffled chicken croque monsieur & truffle honey
3. Wagyu beef sliders, vintage cheddar, bacon & onion jam
4. Falafel sliders, vegan cheese, jalapeño & onion jam
5. Crispy pork belly, nduja cream, pork floss
6. Pulled chicken taco, black mole sauce
7. Grazing platter - cured meats, cheeses, lavosh, dried fruits
8. Dessert platter - chef’s petit fours
• Shared izakaya-style seated menu
• Menu designed for sharing; dietary needs catered with prior notice
MENU
1. Seasonal pickled vegetables, kanzuri fermented chilli paste (GF V)
2. Ocean trout aburi, lemon zest (GF)
3. Tuna, whipped tofu cream, lime, kombu oil, crispy potato (GF)
4. Pumpkin agedashi tofu, parsnip crisps, tempura sauce (GF V)
5. Fried milk bun, prawn, katsuoboshi béarnaise, wasabi leaf
6. Grilled pork neck, peppercorn sauce, Sichuan pepper oil (GF) or Mayura Station wagyu flank, soy jus, karashi mustard
7. Broccolini, sesame miso, chicken skin crumb (GF V OPT)
8. Steamed rice, sesame and chilli furikake (GF V)
9. Caramel bite
10. Kefir and white chocolate cream, fermented blueberry, sudachi cheong, EVOO (GF OPT)
• Christmas dinner buffet
Menu
ANTIPASTO & BREADS
1. Artisan breads with salted butter
SEAFOOD
1. Freshly shucked Pacific oysters
2. Poached tiger prawns
3. New Zealand mussels
SALADS
1. Garden Cos salad
2. Ancient grains
SERVED WARM
1. Roast turkey breast
2. Orange & honey glazed champagne ham
3. Oven-baked Atlantic salmon
4. Roasted beef sirloin
5. Slow-roasted lamb legs
6. Pumpkin & ricotta ravioli
7. Roasted chat potatoes
8. Assorted seasonal vegetables
SWEETS
1. Mini pavlovas with summer berries
2. Flourless chocolate cake
3. Christmas pudding
4. Fruit mince tarts
5. Fresh seasonal fruit platter
2. To Start
3. Plate Cleanser
4. Main Course
5. Desserts
• All beers, wines and house spirits included
• Access to twelve rotating craft beer taps
NIBBLES
1. Bruschetta
2. Pumpkin arancini
3. Chunky beef sausage rolls
4. Salt & pepper calamari cones
5. Buffalo cauliflower wings
6. Southern-style popcorn chicken cones
7. Vegan chick’n nugget cones
SLIDERS
1. Crispy buttermilk fried chicken slider
2. Angus beef slider with cheese
3. Artichoke & chickpea patty slider
• Cocktail-style service; recommended duration 4–5 hours
• Choose from hot, cold, sweet and substantial selections
HOT
1. Mini Vegetarian Spring Roll
2. Corn Ribs
3. Party Pies
4. Cauliflower Bites
5. Chicken Bites
6. Chicken Wings
7. Grilled Chicken Skewers
8. Grilled Steak Skewers
9. Popcorn Prawns
10. Salt & Pepper Calamari
SUBSTANTIAL
1. Halloumi Slider
2. Big Game Slider
3. Memphis Matchwinner Slider
4. Fish & Chips Boxes
5. Caesar Salad Bowl
6. Assorted Pizzas
COLD
1. Bruschetta
2. Prawn Lettuce Cup
SWEET
1. Chocolate Brownie
2. New York Cheesecake
FAQs about Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Richmond
Booking costs of Christmas restaurants average $1500 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 Richmond, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $1000 | to $2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $75 | to $89 | per person |
| From $3500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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The Den at The National Hotel in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The catering was good - many of my friends commented on how good the food was on the night.’ -
Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘All around a great venue to hire for any event.’ -
Octagon Room at Amora Herencia Riverwalk Melbourne in Richmond - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: Venue highlights: The hotel provides in-house catering with halal, vegan and gluten‑free options via its restaurant and bar, allowing private dining and beverage packages to be arranged.
You'll find Christmas 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 Richmond, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average $700 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
Smaller Christmas restaurants usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Richmond, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Street Side at New Quarter - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: The space holds up to 20 seated guests across two parallel tables, working for a sit-down event. This side of the restaurant gets plenty of natural light, with windows that open out in warmer weather. -
Outdoor Christmas Party at Two Hands Rooftop Bar, rated 4.7/5 - rooftop for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Enjoyed the meals and drinks...’ -
Christmas at The National Hotel, rated 4.9/5 - function room for 40 guests
Venue said: The layout centres on a long communal table that can be arranged for seated dining or boardroom-style meetings. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, seated dining or meeting layout around a single communal table.
Cheap Christmas restaurants in Richmond start from $500 minimum spend per event or $50 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Christmas at The National Hotel, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 24 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Service was amazing, food was sensational! Would definitely host another event here!’ -
Whole Venue at Cafe Mellow Fellow, from $50 per person (up to 99 guests seated)
Venue said: Cafe Mellow Fellow a newly renovated space located in the heart of Richmond. It is an all-day eatery and event space-offers a variety of unique private spaces perfect for a multitude of occasions. -
Kitchen Studio at Otao Kitchen, from $578 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Located in the East of Melbourne CBD this brand new Otao kitchen venue offers 40 people “cook, share and celebrate” with Eastern and Western style of cooking compliment with a full commercial kitchen and access to indoor...
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