Need to find a function room for hire in Northcote, but having a hard time finding the best place among all the restaurants, bars, and cafes? We don’t blame you, the options can be kind of difficult to parse in terms of what is available where and for how much. This is why we’ve put together a listing of some of the best function rooms in Northcote, all the way from Westgarth to the Croxton Railway station. You can narrow the list down even further—simply use the search filters above. Plug in your needs and have a look at what works best for you!
The cost of function rooms averages around $750 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 Northcote, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $500 | to $1250 | minimum spend per event |
| From $15 | per person | |
| From $60 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Side Bar at The Clifton Hill Hotel
in Melbourne - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘I recently held my 30th here. Fantastic venue with incredibly lovely staff.’
Upstairs Function Room at Teller
in Northern Suburbs - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent venue, generous and delicious food options and very helpful and organised staff...’
Private Function Room at Polly Bar
in Fitzroy - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Amazing venue with a great atmosphere and friendly staff.’
Smaller function rooms usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Northcote, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Co-Working Room at Mycelium Studios, rated 4.7/5 - coworking space for 12 guests
Our user said: ‘Despite my booking being quite last minute they made the entire process smooth and easy.’
Group Reservation Spaces at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar, rated 4.9/5 - event space for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘I had a small gathering for a birthday party, it was really affordable and easy to organise.’
Phillips Room at Lygon Therapy - therapy room for 18 guests
Venue said: The Phillips Room is on the ground floor and can accommodate up to 14 people on chairs or yoga cushions. It is suitable for training events, therapy groups, meditation or small yoga classes.
Cheap function rooms in Northcote start from $5 per person or $250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar, from $5 per person
(up to 80 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘I had a small gathering for a birthday party, it was really affordable and easy to organise.’
The Hall at 24 Moons, from $250 minimum spend per event
(up to 290 guests standing)
Venue said: We have hosted all sorts of events in this space from clubs and live bands, to burlesque, life drawing and even a funeral. Full details on request.
Dance Floor at Lux Studio, from $50 hire fee per hour
(up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Lux Studio was so easy to book and the location and facilities are fantastic...’
In Northcote, function rooms are most commonly booked for 30 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between $350 and $600. |
User who booked The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar for 50 guests
said: ‘Phil was amazing and helped us plan the whole event.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between $300 and $1,100. |
User who booked Upstairs Private Event Space at Aces Bar @ Brunswick Aces for 30 guests
said: ‘I got the grazing boards and they were delicious - so well stocked and such good value too!’ |
| Stag Party | Usually between $1,200 and $1,800. |
User who booked Private Function Room at Polly Bar for 25 guests
said: ‘Amazing venue with a great atmosphere and friendly staff.’ |
Many Melbourne locals are familiar with Northcote for its village vibe packed with Greek and Italian residents rubbing elbows with a variety of creative types and young families. Northcote serves as a gathering place for musicians putting on live shows at the Northcote Social Club and the Uniting Church.
It also attracts aspiring foodies with its unique restaurants and bars, and shoppers interested in fresh goods along High Street and heading into Thornbury.
The Westgarth Theatre draws movie-goers looking for a show in its art-deco environment. Green spaces provide a cosy place to relax.
All of this put together means that Northcote has a great deal of variety in venues that are only too eager to hire out their function rooms for private events of all kinds.
Northcote offers a wide variety of function rooms. Walking down a High Street you will find a cross-section of everything on offer in the district. Lounge spaces are prevalent, together with bars and restaurants that offer private rooms for hire. You’ll also be able to find studios, clubs, and even the occasional ballroom and a manicured garden available.
Northcote’s eminently pedestrian-friendly streets are far enough outside of the city centre to avoid the hustle and bustle.
They’re still hosting some top-class venues for a great deal cheaper than you’d find if you ventured further south. Unique artsy spaces, a great craft beer scene, and interesting locals make it one of the livelier options for a function of any flavour!
Page last updated in September 2026
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