Gala Dinner Venues for Hire in Melbourne

Prices of gala dinner venues average around $3240 minimum spend per event. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data, as of December 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:

• Harbourview Room at The Promenade Docklands in Docklands - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, making the experience even more memorable...’

• Go Big at Zagame's House in Carlton - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue with very friendly and helpful staff!’

• Entire Venue at Cargo Hall in South Wharf - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue with incredible atmosphere. Staff did a great job with our event. We will be back in the future.’

You'll find gala dinner venues 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 Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):

These are the venues within 200 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Beer Hall at Cookie on 252 Swanston Street - 150 m from centre.
  Venue said: We can host up to 90 guests along four large banquet tables or 100 guests for a standing event. The beautiful space benefits from natural light beaming through the large glass doors behind the space and is located next to...
• Dining Room at The Moat on 176 Little Lonsdale Street - 200 m from centre.
  Venue said: Set underneath the Wheeler Centre in the bluestone basement of the State Library, our Main Room will delight your guests with its distinctive decor.
• First Floor at Shanghai Street Elizabeth on 303-305 Elizabeth Street - 200 m from centre.
  Venue said: Chinese cuisine restaurant. CBD location. Space for up to 200 people. 1st floor is beautiful private space up to 70 seated guests or 100 standing. 1st floor has own bar with a range of wine and spirits.

Melbourne city centre is full of fantastic venues for gala dinners of all kinds. Be sure to check out the private rooms and banquet halls in areas such as the East End, North Melbourne or Fitzroy. On the other bank of the Yarra River, in the trendy South Wharf or the affluent suburb of South Yarra, you can find exquisite event spaces, halls and ballrooms. If you wish to celebrate a little bit further from the city rush, you should have a look at venues in Clayton or Coldstream.

Organising a gala dinner is a big undertaking, so you should plan early and have a clear plan in mind. The most popular locations are booked even a year in advance, so you should aim to secure your favourite venue as soon as possible. It is good to be flexible and have a few dates in mind when making an inquiry. Food is a key part of any gala dinner, so check whether the venue offers in-house catering or if you will have to look for some external vendors. Depending on the kind of gala, you may also wish to consider organising a speaker, a DJ or a live band.