Function Rooms for Hire in Northern 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 Northern Suburbs, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Unique Heritage Ballroom at Fringe Common Rooms in Carlton - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Helpful friendly staff... Venue size suited both medium and large events.’

• 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...’

• The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘If you’re looking for the perfect function space, this is it.’

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 2026):

Smaller function rooms usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Northern Suburbs, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Function Room Upstairs at Cairo By Nights Restaurant & Bar - function room for 55 guests
  Venue said: We offer spaces for private hire - our entire venue, the main dining area, function room or terrace are available for events. We serve traditional Egyptian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu options available.

• Ground Floor - Bistro at The Wild Geese - function room for 50 guests
  Venue said: Led by Chef John Paul Dargan, The Wild Geese Bistro serves food on the ground floor of the venue. The small restaurant seats up to 50 people.

• Mezzanine at Oliva Social - function room for 45 guests
  Venue said: Well suited for small corporate events, birthdays, hen nights, or for hiding rowdy kids while you enjoy your event downstairs.

Cheap function rooms in Northern Suburbs start from $150 hire fee per event or $40 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Function Room at Pascoe Vale Hotel, from $150 hire fee per event (up to 25 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Pascoe Vale Hotel is a versatile function and event space that provides catering. We specialize in private and corporate events, everything from conferences to birthdays, engagements, and wakes.

• Function Room at Excelsior Hotel, from $40 per person (up to 150 guests standing)
  Venue said: Features: The Function Room provides an integrated PA system and speakers and permits private music or a brought-in DJ. The space includes a clear central area suitable for a dance floor, hotel-standard Wi‑Fi and air conditioning.

• Macedon at Mantra Melbourne Airport, from $300 hire fee per day (up to 30 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Macedon space at Mantra Melbourne Airport offers a versatile setting for a variety of events. With its pillar-free design, every seat has an unobstructed view of the built-in projector and screen, ensuring a smooth experience...

In Northern Suburbs, function rooms are most commonly booked for 30 to 75 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

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.