Corporate Party Venues for Hire in Melbourne

• The fees for hiring corporate party venues in Melbourne will vary depending on the capacity and the location of the venue. However, these rates typically range between $500 for smaller spaces in the suburbs and $3,000 for larger and more central ones.

• Some other event spaces will charge a minimum spend for food and drinks instead of charging a hire fee. Expect minimum spend to range between $1500 and $5,000, depending on how big the party is.

• Many venues in Melbourne offer special corporate party package deals. Prices for these start at as little as $25 for basic packages which include welcome drinks and a choice of nibbles to snack on.

One of the most popular locations for these events is the Central Business District (CBD). The CBD is home to some of Melbourne's tallest buildings and offers stunning views of the city skyline, but it's also a thriving business district. It's no wonder so many companies choose this location for their corporate events! Other sought-after parts of the city include Port Melbourne, Southbank, and South Yarra.

• River Terrace at Hophaus. This is a fantastic choice for outdoor corporate events in Melbourne for groups with up to 30 people standing or 22 seated. The terrace is a great place to socialise—there's plenty of room and you don't have to worry about getting squeezed into the space. The venue is filled with natural light during the day and fairy lights twinkle in the evening. 

• The George Lounge. This is a unique St Kilda venue that can host numerous types of enjoyable celebrations, from office Christmas parties to quarterly parties! Inspired by the luxurious ambience of Miami and NYC in the 70s, the space exudes elegance appropriate for any corporate event. Despite the exclusive feel, the space can accommodate up to 120 people and it's a wonderful spot for a cocktail party with your colleagues.

• Sidebar Exclusive at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate. With its luxurious feel, this venue is a perfect choice for your next corporate or private event and can accommodate up to 150 guests. With its generous open space and small stage area, there's plenty of room to work with. You are also going to have access to the Upper Lounge Bar—a semi-private area that's perfect for mingling and networking. It also comes with basic audiovisual equipment including a projector screen and wireless microphone for speeches and presentations.

Book your corporate party venue as soon as you’ve agreed on a date. This should take place at least 2 months in advance as it will give you a chance to discover fantastic spaces with attractive hire fees. You’ll be able to pick a few options that you like, compare them and take some time to decide which offers the most at the given price range. This will also allow you to plan your party from start to finish and ensure that your team will have a whale of a time.

Having a limited budget does not equal a boring party! There are plenty of ways to organise an affordable and successful event. First of all, when looking for a place to throw your party in, choose a function room instead of hiring a whole venue as they charge much lower hire fees. Second, a guest list will help you ensure that the place you choose will accommodate everyone. Third, make sure that you stay within your budget. That’s why we recommend hiring a venue that offers a minimum spend option. Minimum spend pricing means that you only pay a certain amount of money for food and drinks, but don’t pay any hire fee for the space itself. Finally, you may consider a venue that offers per-person packages, as the price of such a package includes both a meal and beverages.