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Top Dinner and Dance Venues in Melbourne
Laneways hide some of the best nights out, and your event should be one of them. Dinner and dance venues in Melbourne bring chic warehouses, rooftop bars, and private dining rooms into focus for evenings that evolve naturally. With shared tables, great food, and a smooth shift into music that keeps guests on their feet, the atmosphere builds as the night goes on, with guests lingering, dancing, and making the most of every moment. Lock in a space that keeps your celebration moving.
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![Cocktail Bar at La Di Da in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Bar
35 guestsLa Di DaMelbourne CBDSSera D.
“Perfect for a 50th birthday for people who love to dance. The hostess Renae was a delight!” -
![White Room at Aviary Hotel in Richmond, Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhite Room
35 guestsAviary HotelRichmond, MelbourneSSean H.
“I booked the entire event from NYC without ever having visited the Aviary and I was thrilled with my choice.” -
![Private Function Room at The Blacksmith Bar in Cremorne, Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
100 guestsThe Blacksmith BarCremorne, MelbourneNNicholas J.
“It was so easy to book and prepare and they made me feel like everything was easy at literally every turn.” -
![Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar in Abbotsford, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop Indoors
70 guestsTwo Hands Rooftop BarAbbotsford, Melbourne
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LLuciana V.
“Food and venue were fantastic! Location was great too.” -
![Cocktail Bar at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $35
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Bar
50 guestsSeamstress Restaurant & BarMelbourne CBDLLauren T.
“If you want a venue that has a great vide and staff to match, you won't be disappointed with Seamstress.” -
![The Garden Parlour at The National Hotel in Richmond, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Garden Parlour
40 guestsThe National HotelRichmond, MelbourneVVera W.
“The catering was good - many of my friends commented on how good the food was on the night.” -
![Entire Venue at Frontside Food & Wine in Port Melbourne]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsFrontside Food & WinePort MelbourneCCaitlyn H.
“Its a beautiful venue and I got so many compliments from my guests on the whole evening.” -
![Upstairs Private Room at Rice Paper Scissors Fitzroy in Fitzroy, Melbourne]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Private Room
30 guestsRice Paper Scissors FitzroyFitzroy, Melbourne
#Supervenue
KKaren B.
“Everything. The welcome drinks were delicious as was the food.” -
![Private Dining Room at Aunty Kim's in Collingwood, Melbourne]()
from $2750
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
36 guestsAunty Kim'sCollingwood, MelbourneCChristian F.
“Staff are incredibly helpful, the venue itself is beautiful and the food was amazing” -
![Dining Terrace at Hophaus in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Terrace
50 guestsHophausSouthbank, MelbourneRRed F.
“We had our Christmas lunch at Hophaus and it was so good! Lovely staff, food and service.” -
![Crystal Hall at The Russian House in Fitzroy, Melbourne]()
from $125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCrystal Hall
100 guestsThe Russian HouseFitzroy, MelbourneDDiane B.
“Such a beautiful venue! It was the perfect place to host my baby shower.” -
![The Atrium at Highlands Hotel in Northern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $43
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Atrium
60 guestsHighlands HotelNorthern Suburbs, MelbourneLLinda C.
“The location & size of the room, the lighting, the service, the food was ok”
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FAQs about Top Dinner and Dance Venues in Melbourne
Booking costs of dinner and dance venues average $2500 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 Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data from April 2026:
| From $1425 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $35 | to $70 | per person |
| From $500 | to $2475 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), the best options include:
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Cocktail Bar at La Di Da in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Perfect for a 50th birthday for people who love to dance.’ -
Private Function Room at The Blacksmith Bar in Cremorne - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘From the moment I saw the photos I knew that this was the venue for me.’ -
White Room at Aviary Hotel in Richmond - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Would definitely booked another function here in the future.’
You'll find dinner and dance 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 Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (April 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 110 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average $5500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 300 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Cocktail Bar at Cookie
on 252 Swanston Street - 150 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks. Great atmosphere.’ -
Blossom Rooftop Bar at Pullman Melbourne City Centre
on 265 Little Bourke Street - 200 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘Event staff went above and beyond.’ -
Level 1 at The Oxford Scholar
on 427 Swanston Street - 300 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘Easy to find, nice decor. Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee.’
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Page last updated in April 2026
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