Function Venues in St Kilda, Melbourne

Situated south-east of Melbourne’s CBD and running alongside Port Phillip Bay, the district of St Kilda is a premier destination for backpackers, families, joggers, sailors, windsurfers, and people from every other walk of life you’d care to name. Mansions from the boom-times line its streets, historic sea baths that are always worth a visit and the entertaining rides of Luna Park combine to demonstrate the strip’s past as a high-end resort destination. The area truly has something for everyone, with fine-dining restaurants and old European style confectioneries and cake shops on Acland and Carlisle streets and more pubs and music venues than one can reasonably be expected to count.

Those of you familiar with the St Kilda district will find it no surprise that some of the best function venues can be found along St Kilda Road and Fitzroy Street, but you might be interested in learning that some excellent facilities can also be found in the area of Catani Gardens and St Kilda Botanical Gardens. This comes with the added benefit of giving you a lovely place to stroll around before or after your event! St Kilda is among the most varied districts in Melbourne and you never know what will catch your eye when you go for a walk, so we highly encourage you to check it out, and find what you like. We’ll be happy to work with you to make your booking.

Function Rooms in St Kilda FAQ

How are function rooms in St Kilda priced?

As you’ve probably guessed, St Kilda is an incredibly varied neighbourhood and the prices to hire a function room in the area are as varied as the district itself. Venue hire prices are especially variable, but here are some estimates to get you started:

• Package deals are currently one of the most popular models in Melbourne's St Kilda area. They include a set menu for each guest and usually cost between $20 and $165 per person.
• A minimum spend model, where you pay nothing to hire the room but agree to spend a set amount on food and drinks during your event, is quite popular for some of the best function venues in the area! The prices can range anywhere between $500 and $5,000. 
• Flat hire fees are another common method of hiring function venues in St Kilda. With this option, you need to pay for the catering separately. Rates usually range from $55 to $550 per hour or between $300 and $1,500 per day. (ALl data from Tagvenue.)

What events can I host at a function room in St Kilda?

The suburb has much to offer when it comes to function rooms, so you have plenty of possibilities! You can organise any kind of party in a St Kilda function venue, including a birthday party, engagement party, and graduation party. They are also a great setting for office celebrations, such as Christmas parties or dinners in honour of any recent successes! The spaces are also suitable for plenty of creative undertakings, such as exhibitions, live music gigs, workshops, and even filming. We recommend them especially to any artists who are trying to get their career started up - function rooms are often an affordable solution, so there isn’t much financial risk! Meetings, conferences, and presentations can also be hosted in St Kilda’s versatile private rooms, as they often come with modern audio-visual facilities.

Are there any unique function rooms for hire in St Kilda?

Absolutely! A function room doesn’t have to be a simple, boring space and St Kilda definitely proves that. Some of our favourite quirky and unconventional function spaces in the area include:

• Artfulyoga Gallery - colourful artwork, vibrant decorations, chequered floors, and high ceilings, this venue creates a perfect function space for those who want to think out of the box! It’s located on Vale Street, right in the heart of the area.
• The Candy Room at Veludo - the retro vibe of this space is created with comfortable lounges, striped wallpaper all around, and atmospheric lighting. Your next function will be unforgettable! The venue is situated close to the St Kilda Marina, on Acland Street.
• Bar Area at Secret Garden Bar - let this function venue take you to a hidden garden in the heart of St Kilda, where luxurious lounges are accompanied by greenery hanging from the walls and ceilings! The space is located on one of the main roadways in the area, Fitzroy Street.