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Top Function Rooms in Northern Suburbs
If you’re searching for the best function venues in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs, you’re in the right place! At Tagvenue, we know how important it is to find the perfect space for your event, so we’ve put together the ultimate list of function rooms, including bars, restaurants, cafes and halls for hire in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. With so many different options, why not have a browse and discover the ideal venue for your next function?
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![Function Room at Cramers Hotel in Preston, Northern Suburbs]()
from $1700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
100 guestsCramers HotelPreston, Northern SuburbsHere at Cramer's Hotel we offer great service paired with quality food and beverage. Our private and versatile function room can cater for corporate or private events and parties for up to 100 guests. -
![Private Function Room at Coolaroo Hotel in Northern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $2200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
300 guestsCoolaroo HotelNorthern Suburbs, MelbourneOur Private Function Room is the perfect area for any social or corporate event. If you need room to celebrate a birthday, an engagement, or a corporate meeting, this is it. -
![Mural Room at University College in Parkville, Northern Suburbs]()
from $550
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMural Room
100 guestsUniversity CollegeParkville, Northern SuburbsSSamantha B.
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![Main Oval Room at NEC Hangar - Essendon Football Club in Northern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $825
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Oval Room
150 guestsNEC Hangar - Essendon Football ClubNorthern Suburbs, MelbourneThe MCG Oval Room is one of our smaller room configurations in the Essendonians Function Centre. It the perfect destination to host your next conference or function. -
![Function Room at Pascoe Vale Hotel in Northern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $150
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
25 guestsPascoe Vale HotelNorthern Suburbs, MelbourneThe Function Room is a part of the Pascoe Vale Hotel located at 113 Matthews Ave in Airport West. This intimate space is ideal for boardroom meetings, training seminars, and small-scale presentation evenings. -
![Upstairs Room at Mokum in Brunswick, Northern Suburbs]()
from $500
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityUpstairs Room
55 guestsMokumBrunswick, Northern SuburbsWe roast our own coffee too. We also have function Spaces available for private hire. Located on busy Sydney Road with easy access to public transport with a tramstop at the doorstep, Brunswick Station less than a 5-minute -
![Community Oval Room at NEC Hangar - Essendon Football Club in Northern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $825
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityCommunity Oval Room
150 guestsNEC Hangar - Essendon Football ClubNorthern Suburbs, MelbourneThe Community Oval room is one of our half-sized room configurations in the Essendonians Function Centre. It the perfect destination to host your next conference or function. -
![Unique Heritage Ballroom at Fringe Common Rooms in Carlton, Northern Suburbs]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUnique Heritage Ballroom
250 guestsFringe Common RoomsCarlton, Northern SuburbsGGreg C.
“A great function venue and the cash bar makes it very simple.” -
![The Function Room at Commercial Hotel South Morang in Northern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $800
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Function Room
350 guestsCommercial Hotel South MorangNorthern Suburbs, MelbourneNNicki I.
“We booked a group of 40 and could not be happier with the venue and food. Will definitely book again.” -
![The Courtyard at Novotel Melbourne Preston in Preston, Northern Suburbs]()
from $80
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Courtyard
240 guestsNovotel Melbourne PrestonPreston, Northern SuburbsWelcome to The Courtyard - your go-to event and meeting space for any occasion. Enjoys extensive floor-to-ceiling natural lighting and a shared breakout or pre-function area that opens out to the Courtyard Terrace. -
![Upstairs Room at DIAGORA EVENTS in North Melbourne, Northern Suburbs]()
from $6500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityUpstairs Room
100 guestsDIAGORA EVENTSNorth Melbourne, Northern SuburbsVVeronika T.
“All our guests loved the space and it was definitely perfect for our celebration type.” -
![Essendonians Function Space at NEC Hangar - Essendon Football Club in Northern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $1375
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEssendonians Function Space
300 guestsNEC Hangar - Essendon Football ClubNorthern Suburbs, MelbourneEssendonians Function Space can cater to gatherings ranging from 10 to 300 people. As you enter, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the expansive NEC Hangar facility, with its two ovals, providing guests with a unique
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FAQs about Top Function Rooms in Northern Suburbs
The cost of function rooms in Northern Suburbs 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 Northern Suburbs, based on Tagvenue data from September 2025:
| From $1000 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $374 | to $1500 | hire fee per day |
| From $60 | to $182 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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Unique Heritage Ballroom at Fringe Common Rooms in Carlton - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The room already has a stage/professional lighting rig/sound system and private bar in the room.’ -
Go Big at Zagame's House in Carlton - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The Zagame team went over and beyond to support our function.’ -
Mural Room at University College in Parkville - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Got one free park which was good in the visitors spot. Very nicely decorated and good facilities.’
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 Northern Suburbs, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2025):
| Small function rooms | up to 45 guests | prices average $60 hire fee per hour |
| Medium function rooms | between 75 and 120 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large function rooms | over 180 guests | prices average $2200 minimum spend per event |
The answer to this question will largely depend on the space, for instance, rooms that are designed more for conferences and meetings may allow for external catering, especially if there is no kitchen on the premises. Minimum spend event hires will seldom allow for this, since you are required to spend a certain amount of money on food and drink as part of the terms of hire. Restaurants may allow for BYOB (which is a great money saver) but most of these types of venues will not allow outside catering, since they have a full staff and a kitchen already on site.
You don’t always have to worry about breaking the bank when you are planning a party in a function room. These spaces are often some of the more affordable options you will come across. One of the best ways to keep costs to a minimum is to keep your guest list small. Not having too many extra guests is a sure fire way to keep your spending under control, because not only can you hire a smaller space, but you will also be able to spend less on food and drinks.
Your Guide to Hiring Function Rooms in Northern Suburbs
Starting just north of the city centre and stretching further afield, the northern suburbs offer a setting full of fun and culture, without having to set your foot in the busyness of the city centre. It’s an endlessly interesting area, with an eclectic mix of vibes. Each district has something a bit different to offer, from hipster hubs to cafe culture havens, and seamlessly combines city skyline views with chilled out open green spaces.
Melbourne’s northern suburbs’ venues match its vibe perfectly; you won’t find a shortage of quirky, stylish function venues here. It’s a great place to hold any kind of function, with a whole plethora of art-covered bars, beer gardens, studio spaces and cafes filled with board games. If you’re after something a little more conventional, there are also plenty of great hotel function rooms that offer their own charm!
Transport in the area is easy and straightforward. The more central area can be accessed in no time via Melbourne’s efficient tram service, and local buses and trains easily connect the outer suburbs. Melbourne’s airport is also within fairly easy reach, sitting about an hour away by public transport or 20 minutes via taxi.
Melbourne’s northern suburbs covers a whole range of districts, many of which have some great venues to offer! With so much choice, we know it can be hard to know where to start, so we’ve broken down a few of the most popular areas for function room hire in the area!
- Essendon – One of Melbourne’s most historic suburbs, Essendon is a green and leafy destination for events not too far from the city, but far enough to forget the hubbub! Mt Alexander Road, the main road running through the area, is home to a range of laid-back cafes, restaurants and hotels offering function rooms to hire. The dining scene is also quite diverse, from Instagram-friendly milkshakes to vegan Mexican cuisine.
- Fitzroy – Fitzroy is fondly known for its hipster vibes and is full of cafes and restaurants serving organic and vegetarian food and vintage boutiques. Sitting a little closer to central Melbourne, this is the go-to area for function rooms within eccentric hotels, cosy cocktail bars (many of them with rooftop terraces for hire) and quirky cafes. All this is topped with some unique street art for good measure!
- Brunswick – A bit of an alternative suburb, Brunswick is full of colourful characters and interesting function venues to match, from warehouse and studio spaces to cafes! The community spirit of the area is sure to make you feel welcome.
