Collingwood is very much the beating heart of Melbourne. Some of us have plenty of stories about partying until the early hours on Smith Street, one of the city’s major nightlife hubs! Add to this the range of hotels, restaurants, and meeting centres in the area and it’s easy to see why so many revellers choose function rooms for their private and corporate events in Collingwood! We can show you the best of what the suburb has to offer with just a few clicks, so start searching today!
The cost of function rooms in Collingwood averages around $83 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Collingwood, based on Tagvenue data:
From $72 | to $120 | hire fee per hour |
From $1500 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
From $600 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2025), the best options include:
Band Room at The Grace Darling Hotel
in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue, for the theme of my party well and has what I needed...’
Entire Venue at Rokeby 100
in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Highly recommend anyone to host their birthdays or private functions here.’
Work-Shop at Work-Shop Melbourne
in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘So easy, will definitely book again, the venue is versatile, well located and spacious.’
If you’re looking for a versatile event space, function rooms are the way to go! These venues can host these major types of events:
A quick look on our website page for Collingwood venues shows that it's one of the best areas in the city for hiring a function room - the choice on offer must really make other districts green with envy. With Smith Street being so central to the city’s nightlife, you’ll find a great mix of bars, cafes and restaurants offering locations for hire here. Add to this the hotels in the area and you’re going to find many competing options.
Your party doesn’t have to be around Smith Street, though - Collingwood has other venues on offer if you’re looking for something a bit quieter. On the side streets, off of Route 34, you’ll also find a wealth of places with function rooms for hire, as well as more cocktail bars and a smattering of ethnic restaurants too. Wellington Street, which runs parallel to Smith Street, is also home to many more bars, restaurants and cafes where you can book a private room for your occasion.
When it comes to thinking of your budget, the amount of choice is good for you too. Thanks to venues wanting to get the punters in, you’ll be able to find some great deals in the area. From craft beer pubs with beer tasting nights, wine bars with tasting and food nights, fine dining restaurants, and even entire ballrooms for hire, you’re going to find something in Collingwood sure to make everyone happy.