Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in Melbourne

Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in Melbourne

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Top Drinks Reception Venues in Melbourne

Melbourne has always had a knack for raising a glass in style. Known for its love of espresso martinis, world-class food, and a calendar packed with festivals, Melbourne makes every gathering feel special. Picture champagne toasts in the city’s best drinks reception venues with the skyline in the background or craft cocktails in Fitzroy. Either way, your celebration will shine. Keep scrolling and let’s find your perfect spot.

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Book One of Melbourne's Cheap Drinks Reception Venues

Courtyard
from $17
per person / per session
Courtyard
38
49
The Tipsy Cow
(25)
Port Melbourne
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Terrace at a Bar
Private space
This is everything you've ever wanted and more. Come stay in our Private Courtyard, covered to suit all weather, heated and cooled. Our stunning private, secluded Courtyard.
The Beer Garden
from $50
minimum spend / per session
The Beer Garden
25
25
The National Hotel
(48)
Richmond, Melbourne
Terrace at a Pub
Semi-private area
The beer garden is perfect for all group bookings. Large tables line the timber deck. The scene is set with hanging lamps in amber glass bottles bolstered across the courtyard.
The Atrium
from $350
minimum spend / per session
The Atrium
50
100
The Oxford Scholar
(135)
Melbourne CBD
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Pub
Private space
D
Darlene
“Amazing staff service and location is really good. Food was yummy and space was very accomodating.”
Ground Floor Bar Area
from $500
minimum spend / per session
Ground Floor Bar Area
50
60
Two Hands Rooftop Bar
(149)
Abbotsford, Melbourne
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
C
Craig B.
“Great facility, perfect sized space for 20-25 people. Staff were very friendly and the food was great.”
The Garden Parlour
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
The Garden Parlour
40
60
The National Hotel
(48)
Richmond, Melbourne
Function Room in a Pub
Private space
The Garden Parlour is a large, private space that sits beside the beer garden and can accommodate up to 40 guests seated and 60 guests cocktail style. It has a fantastic alfresco feel to it with lots of greenery and large
Bar
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Bar
30
60
Concrete Boots Bar
(68)
Richmond, Melbourne
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
L
Leah
“Food was plentiful, lots of space, great facilities and excellent staff.”
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Melbourne’s Bars

Rooftop Indoors
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Rooftop Indoors
70
80
Two Hands Rooftop Bar
(149)
Abbotsford, Melbourne
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
D
Dina .
“Great service Consistent drinks & food for my engagement party Very attentive to bar tab”
Main Bar
from $3500
minimum spend / per session
Main Bar
40
80
Bonny
(37)
Fitzroy, Melbourne
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
S
Sue A.
“Loved the atmosphere created at Bonny's Bar and Kitchen. Food plentiful and delicious, drinks great!”
Entire Bar
from $2500
minimum spend / per day
Entire Bar
93
150
Theory Bar
(2)
Melbourne CBD
Bar
Whole venue
M
Margaret L.
“We did our vow renewal reception at Theory Bar. The bar manager set up the decorations prior to the event.”
Stunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge
from $2500
minimum spend / per session
Stunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge
120
Balaclava Hotel
(18)
South East Melbourne
Rooftop at a Bar
Private space
Z
Zoe G.
“Has a lift which was excellent for accessibility and good open space around the bar.”
Private Function Room
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Private Function Room
15
50
Polly Bar
(27)
Fitzroy, Melbourne
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
J
Jesse F.
“Lovely room, the private bar and adjacent open-air room with bathroom were also awesome to have”
Main Bar
from $3250
minimum spend / per afternoon
Main Bar
150
LOLA St Kilda
(15)
St Kilda, Melbourne
Bar in an Event Venue
Semi-private area
R
Rachelle D.
“Gorgeous venue with a great bar & Dj equipment provided.”
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Drink and Dine at Melbourne’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants

Cocktail Bar
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
Cocktail Bar
25
40
Cookie
(4)
Melbourne CBD
Cocktail Bar in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
S
Sabrina C.
“Excellent communication. Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks.”
Follies Bar
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
Follies Bar
50
150
Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane
(22)
Melbourne CBD
Function Room in a Restaurant
Private space
R
Rashmi G.
“Tasty food. The guest very very happy with the cocktails provided Overall 5”
Olinda Tea House
from $8900
minimum spend / per session
Olinda Tea House
150
200
Olinda Tea House
(25)
Melbourne
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Whole venue
P
Punsara E.
“Great food & drinks. Beautiful location.”
Lonsdale St
from $45
per person / per session
Lonsdale St
50
100
Father's Office
(12)
Melbourne CBD
Outdoor Space at a Restaurant
Private space
S
Sp&r G.
“Location was perfect, really good vibe with the staff and yummy cocktails.”
The Attic
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
The Attic
12
30
The George on Collins
(29)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
E
Emily T.
“The food and cocktails were sensational.”
Marbles
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
Marbles
30
50
Magic Mountain
(5)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
This space can seat up to 30 guests. The Marbles works perfectly for cocktail-style events too- hosting up to 50 guests with roaming canapes and drinks.
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Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in Melbourne

FAQs about Top Drinks Reception Venues in Melbourne

In Melbourne, prices of drinks reception 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 September 2025:

Prices of drinks reception venues in Melbourne
From $1000 to $3240 minimum spend per event
From $21 to $36 per person
From $800 to $1000 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:

  • Entire Venue at Frontside Food & Wine in Port Melbourne - rated 5/5
    Our user said: ‘The venue was amazing, aswell as the food and drinks.’

  • Level 2 Bar at The Oxford Scholar in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee. We really enjoyed our night.’

  • Cocktail Bar at La Di Da in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘The venue, the catering, the music and the drinks were gold tier. Highly recommend!’

You'll find drinks reception 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 (September 2025):

Small drinks reception venues up to 55 guests prices average $1600 minimum spend per event
Medium drinks reception venues between 80 and 120 guests prices average $2500 minimum spend per event
Large drinks reception venues over 150 guests prices average $3000 minimum spend per event

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