Minimum Spend Venues for Hire in Melbourne CBD

Booking costs of minimum spend venues average $2000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Melbourne CBD, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Cocktail Bar at La Di Da in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘It was the perfect venue. Barry and his team were amazing from the moment we booked till the moment we left!’

• Feather Lounge at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘No minimum spend, we put money on a tab and ordered some pizzas to go around. Everyone was happy!!’

• The Atrium at The Oxford Scholar in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Easy to find, nice decor. Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee.’

You'll find minimum spend 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 CBD, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for minimum spend venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller minimum spend venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Melbourne CBD, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Tinkerbells Birdcage at Storyville, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 35 guests
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, great hosting, would return.’

• Liberace Room at The Moat, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 30 guests
  Venue said: A smaller space located just off our courtyard next to our Main Room, the Liberace Room is perfect for more intimate events, with a capacity of up to 26 people seated or 30 standing.

• Room 1954 at Pullman Melbourne City Centre, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 26 guests
  Our user said: ‘Everyone was lovely to deal with from front desk to bar and wait staff at Blossom on the night.’

Cheap minimum spend venues in Melbourne CBD start from $20 per person or $500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• The Booths at The Emerald Peacock, from $21 per person (up to 20 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Fantastic venue, friendly staff, great value for money and good location.’

• Underground Bar Melb CBD at Miranda Bar, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 140 guests standing)
  Venue said: Miranda Bar is a versatile venue in the heart of Melbourne, offering a stylish, adaptable space for a wide range of private and corporate events. With a capacity of up to 100 guests, the venue can be transformed to suit everything...

• Meeting Room 1 at Dorsett Melbourne, from $200 hire fee per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Venue said: With natural lighting, adjustable overhead lighting, individual heating and cooling, and touch-screen technology for presentations, Meeting Room 1 provides the ideal setting for your next event.