What’s the best kind of party to host? A garden party, of course! In Melbourne, you’ll find an array of fantastic garden party venues that will level up your event and make it unforgettable. After all, who doesn’t like soaking up the sun?! Everyone will be more than happy to come once they find out that you’re having an outdoor party in a beautiful garden. Sounds convincing? Then don’t linger and start browsing our exciting list now! You’ll be spoiled with fantastic garden spots in St Kilda, Brunswick, Southbank and South Yarra and you’ll be picking the perfect one in just a few minutes.
The cost of garden party venues 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 Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data from April 2026:
| From $1000 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $33 | to $65 | per person |
| From $1500 | to $5500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), the best options include:
The Beer Garden at The National Hotel
in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘An excellent venue for our party. Drinks were reasonably priced and the food was excellent.’
Beer Garden at Aviary Hotel
in Richmond - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Facilities were amazing. We were in the beer garden which was absolutely beautiful.’
The Garden at Secret Garden Bar
in St Kilda - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The security helped us out for the event a lot and it is a beautiful space in the deck.’
You'll find garden party 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 (April 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 145 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 1.6 km from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
Garden party venues can be found all across Melbourne, from St Kilda to Brunswick and Clifton to Southbank. You will find many options with a gorgeous riverside view of the Yarra, as well as other waterside options near the beachfront in St Kilda. When looking for a venue to suit your event, make sure and check for any opportunity for indoor cover in case of rain as Melbourne weather can be fickle.
In Melbourne, you should book an outdoor party venue at least 3 months in advance. Why? Because you want to give yourself plenty of time to plan, prepare, and organise the event from scratch! You don't want to be short on time or rush through the process and run the risk of not enjoying the process. Remember, the more time you have leading up to your event, the more likely it is that everything will go smoothly. You'll also have a better chance of getting an early bird price if you book early enough.
Page last updated in April 2026
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