Function Rooms for Hire in Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne

The cost of function rooms averages around $2000 minimum spend per event. 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 Eastern Suburbs, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:

• The Café at The National Hotel in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, delicious food, reasonable prices and friendly staff!’

• Private Function Room at The Blacksmith Bar in Cremorne - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Atmosphere was beautiful, location was ideal to access public transport.’

• The Den - Private Space at Maeve Fox in Cremorne - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Super friendly staff, very well organised...’

You'll find function rooms 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 Eastern Suburbs, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):

• Kids Party Room at Shoppingtown Hotel - function room for 20 guests
  Venue said: Shoppingtown Hotel is a community hotel centred on a full‑service pub and bistro that combines casual dining with on‑site accommodation. Venue highlights: A covered terrace and Garden Bar provide an outdoor event area suited...

• Lennox Room at Amora Herencia Riverwalk Melbourne, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 20 guests
  Our user said: ‘The venue was beautiful and catering servicing was the best.’

• PRIVATE DINING at Studio 58, rated 5/5 - event space for 20 guests
  Our user said: ‘Variety of areas to shoot content and Jayne was a breeze to work with. We will be back :)...’

• The K Bar at Manningham Hotel, from $250 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests standing)
  Venue said: The K Bar is a private Bar in the Manningham Hotel and features a central island counter that creates a self-contained social hub for an event party. Design: The K Bar has carpeted floors, low leather lounge chairs and cocktail...

• Corporate Boardroom at Manhattan Hotel, from $150 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Manhattan Hotel is a versatile function and event venue, with six complete function rooms able to cater to between 60 and 350 people. Our rooms can be tailored to the style of event you're running, and our dedicated events...

• Private Dining Room at The Sporting Globe Doncaster, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests standing)
  Venue said: Ideal for smaller and more intimate functions. A totally private area with booth seating, state-of-the-art audio and visual fitout, close to bar and bathrooms.

In Eastern Suburbs, function rooms are most commonly booked for 30 to 90 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of November 2026:

The Eastern Suburbs are home to a wide variety of function spaces, so you should easily find just what you need here! The area has many private and semi-private rooms in restaurants and bars, including dining rooms, private lounges, and whole bar areas. These venues, for instance the Whisky Room at The Kilburn near Glenferrie Station, are perfect for social occasions such as after-work drinks and birthday parties. Hotels with function rooms, including large halls, suites, and meeting spaces, are a convenient option when your guests need accommodation. You’ll find them all around the suburbs, but we can especially recommend Event Pavilion at Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne near Richmond and Empire Room at Manhattan Hotel near Ringwood. There’s also some amazing outdoor function venues in the Eastern Suburbs, so you can soak in the sun and enjoy your time in one of the many fantastic beer gardens and rooftop terraces. If you’re planning a business event, this area also has much to offer, as you’ll find many meeting rooms and conference venues with modern A/V equipment.

Yes! If you want to check out the full range of bring-your-own beverage function venues in the area, go to our platform and choose the ‘BYO alcohol allowed’ filter! Just remember to check if any corkage fees apply, you don’t want to be surprised with additional costs. Some of the BYOB function rooms you can find in the Eastern Suburbs include The Loft at Revolver Lane in Prahran, the Ocean Treasures at The Roe Australia Sea Urchin Themed Gallery in Glen Waverley, and the Victoria Room at Mainstay Suites Abbotsford.