Minimum Spend Venues for Hire in Melbourne CBD

Minimum Spend Venues for Hire in Melbourne CBD

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Top Free Hire Venues in Melbourne CBD

Melbourne CBD is famous for its iconic laneways, buzzing nightlife, and—luckily for you—plenty of minimum spend venues! If you're organising a private cocktail party in the chic Bourke Street area or a birthday party along Queen Street, you’ll find amazing spaces where your only cost is on food and drinks. Forget hefty rental fees and enjoy flexible packages that suit your budget. With top-notch service and prime locations, these venues ensure you get the best of Melbourne’s city life without overspending. Book now and let the good times flow!

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248 Minimum Spend Venues in Melbourne CBD

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Book Small Venues with Minimum Spend in Melbourne CBD

Marbles
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
Marbles
30
50
Magic Mountain
(5)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
The Marbles is an ideal location for your celebration. This space boosts two large marble centerpiece tables for your guests to sit around, with scattered stools and plenty of standing room.
Function & Screening Room
from $2000
minimum spend / per day
Function & Screening Room
25
40
Theory Bar
(4)
Melbourne CBD
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
M
Margaret L.
“We did our vow renewal reception at Theory Bar. The bar manager set up the decorations prior to the event.”
Main Dining Room
from $30
per person / per session
Main Dining Room
35
40
Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane
(23)
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Private space
C
Christine E.
“Plus, it felt more personal and intimate when they took the time to print our logo on our entrance and menu.”
Entire Venue
from $1500
minimum spend / per evening
Entire Venue
40
50
Little Red's Cocktail Bar
(2)
Melbourne CBD
Cocktail Bar
Whole venue
Little Red Riding Hood is all grown up and these days she's running a cocktail bar. Little Red's is an intimate venue where quality cocktails, and having a good time are all you have to worry about.
Straight to the Pool Room
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Straight to the Pool Room
40
50
Spleen Bar
(6)
Melbourne CBD
Lounge in a Bar
Private space
If you’re looking for a perfect spot for after-work drinks, casual get-togethers or intimate meetings, you’re in the right place! We have comedy nights every Monday and a great time every single day of the week.
Exclusive Venue Hire
from $3000
minimum spend / per session
Exclusive Venue Hire
40
50
Bar Clara
(1)
Chinatown, Melbourne CBD
Bar
Whole venue
Intimate and sophisticated, Bar Clara is the perfect space for birthdays, cocktail parties, and work functions. Comfortable for up to 50 guests standing, follow the pink neon down the steps to plush green velvet couches,
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Find Affordable Free Hire Venues in Melbourne CBD

Whole Venue BYO bar karaoke
from $1
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue BYO bar karaoke
150
250
215 Queen's
(11)
Melbourne CBD
Karaoke Room in a Bar
Whole venue
Had a wonderful time celebrating my 18th here! I opted for the full BYO package and didn't have to break the bank for my party! Venue easily fitted my 120 guests.
Private Booths
from $1
minimum spend / per session
Private Booths
8
18
The George on Collins
(30)
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
X
Xx M.
“Amazing service , communication , room was perfect with its own bar and bar staff.”
L1-BYO bar karaoke DJ all age
from $2
minimum spend / per session
L1-BYO bar karaoke DJ all age
75
100
215 Queen's
(11)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
I opted for the full BYO package and didn't have to break the bank for my party! Venue easily fitted my 120 guests. They provided DJs for the top floor (who were amazing by the way) and had Karaoke and games on the bottom
Chaise Lounge on Queens
from $250
hire fee / per session
Chaise Lounge on Queens
180
180
Chaise Lounge
(1)
Melbourne CBD
Nightclub
Whole venue
The ideal place for parties that are fun, chic, and also within budget. The modern lounge atmosphere mixed with excellent sound and a warm festive feeling.
Rooftop Bar
from $25
per person / per session
Rooftop Bar
65
75
Young & Jacksons
(7)
Melbourne CBD
Pub
Private space
M
Myra B.
“I would recommend booking Y&J for your event. The staff were lovely and really helpful.”
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
from $175
minimum spend / per session
Meeting Rooms - Level 2
14
20
The Oxford Scholar
(138)
Melbourne CBD
Pub
Private space
L
Lovely V.
“Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee. We really enjoyed our night.”
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Browse Popular Bars with Minimum Spend Offers

Entire Bar
from $2500
minimum spend / per day
Entire Bar
93
150
Theory Bar
(4)
Melbourne CBD
Bar
Whole venue
M
Margaret L.
“We did our vow renewal reception at Theory Bar. The bar manager set up the decorations prior to the event.”
Entire Venue
from $500
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
100
150
Spleen Bar
(6)
Melbourne CBD
Bar
Whole venue
If you’re organising a function in Melbourne, why not go all out? You can have the Spleen Bar all to yourself, and that’s the dream! We’re Melbourne’s top spot for cheap drinks and snacks, boasting good vibes and great cheeseburgers.
Corner Bar
from $25
per person / per session
Corner Bar
40
50
Young & Jacksons
(7)
Melbourne CBD
Pub
Private space
Corner Bar is perfect for smaller affairs and those who love the traditional pub feel suited for a relaxed space or to party the night away!
The Booths
from $21
per person / per day
The Booths
15
20
The Emerald Peacock
(197)
Melbourne CBD
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Lounge in a Bar
Semi-private area
O
Oliver S.
“Fabulous venue great atmosphere”
Behind Bar
from $3000
minimum spend / per session
Behind Bar
30
40
Juliet Melbourne
(5)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
Juliet Melbourne is a beautiful basement space and our Behind Bar space is capable of providing stand-up functions for 20 to 40 people and sit-down events for 20 to 30.
Whole Venue
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
120
200
Champagne Problems
Melbourne CBD
Bar
Whole venue
Champagne Problems provides the ultimate setting for large-scale events, offering the option to hire the entire venue, including the Lounge, Main Bar, and a spacious covered terrace, with a capacity of up to 200 guests.
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Melbourne CBD’s Finest Restaurants for Minimum Spend Events

Whole Restaurant
from $1450
minimum spend / per session
Whole Restaurant
60
100
Akaiito Restaurant
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Whole venue
Large group bookings of up to 26 guests for semi-private spaces and whole restaurant reservations available via enquiry.
Liberace Room
from $500
minimum spend / per session
Liberace Room
26
30
The Moat
(6)
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
M
Mel J.
“From the beginning, Rosie was responsive and helpful, & allowed us a lot of flexibility with our booking.”
Emerald Private Dining Room
from $30
per person / per session
Emerald Private Dining Room
22
25
Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane
(23)
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Private space
D
Daniel S.
“Fantastic service, Barbara was on top of all the food arrangements for the whole night.”
Cocktail Bar
from $3000
minimum spend / per session
Cocktail Bar
25
40
Cookie
(4)
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Semi-private area
S
Sabrina C.
“Excellent communication. Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks.”
Rumpus Room
from $800
minimum spend / per session
Rumpus Room
16
25
The George on Collins
(30)
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
X
Xx M.
“Amazing service , communication , room was perfect with its own bar and bar staff.”
Dining Room
from $35
per person / per afternoon
Dining Room
60
75
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
(30)
Melbourne CBD
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Shared space
L
Lauren T.
“If you want a venue that has a great vide and staff to match, you won't be disappointed with Seamstress.”
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Search Hotels with Minimum Spend Options

Rooftop
from $3000
minimum spend / per day
Rooftop
60
195
The Metropolitan Hotel
Melbourne CBD
Hotel
Private space
The Metropolitan Hotel in Melbourne’s CBD offers a function space ideal for corporate events, cocktail parties, celebrations, and private gatherings.
The Winston Room
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
The Winston Room
30
50
The Hotel Windsor
(14)
Melbourne CBD
Function Room in a Hotel
Private space
Our intimate Winston Room was the hotel’s original dining room in the late 19th century. Featuring tall, elegant windows that flood the room with natural light, it is a beautiful, romantic setting for bridal showers, small
Room 1954
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
Room 1954
26
Pullman Melbourne City Centre
(17)
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Hotel
Private space
Our second hotel tower located next door and connected internally - the Mercure Welcome Melbourne, offers the Academy Room, a private meeting space as well as 330 accommodation rooms.
Australia Room 2+3
from $5000
minimum spend / per day
Australia Room 2+3
200
200
Novotel Melbourne on Collins
(4)
Melbourne CBD
Function Room in a Hotel
Private space
Whether it's a corporate meeting, a lavish wedding, or an intimate gathering, the hotel's dedicated spaces and professional services ensure every event is a success.
President's Room
from $1500
minimum spend / per day
President's Room
80
60
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
(19)
Melbourne CBD
Boardroom in a Hotel
Private space
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne is one of Australia’s finest historic hotels. Located on Flinders Street a three-minute walk from Flinders Street Station overlooking the scenic Yarra River, this Melbourne city centre hotel boasts
The Alcove Room
from $400
hire fee / per session
The Alcove Room
20
20
Batman's Hill on Collins
(23)
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Hotel
Private space
K
Karen F.
“Wendy and staff were excellent. Nothing was too hard. Beautiful venue. Excellent location.”
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Minimum Spend Venues for Hire in Melbourne CBD

Frequently Asked Questions

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 from May 2026:

Prices of minimum spend venues in Melbourne CBD
From $1000 to $3500 minimum spend per event
From $25 to $79 per person
From $250 to $400 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 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!’

  • Level 2 Bar 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.’

  • 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!!’

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 (May 2026):

Small up to 50 guests prices average $1500 minimum spend per event
Medium between 80 and 100 guests prices average $3000 minimum spend per event
Large over 130 guests prices average $2500 minimum spend per event

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

Bar prices average $3000 minimum spend per event typically between 50 and 150 guests
Restaurant prices average $2000 minimum spend per event typically between 40 and 100 guests
Event Space prices average $3000 minimum spend per event typically between 50 and 100 guests
Lounge prices average $2300 minimum spend per event typically between 70 and 120 guests
Dining Room prices average $800 minimum spend per event typically between 25 and 75 guests

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Verified Reviews of Minimum Spend Venues in Melbourne CBD

LT
Leah T.
Verified review
Booked Cocktail Bar at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
5.0
We had the basement bar hired out, it was fantastic! The space was great, the cocktails were amazing and the staff were very professional but laid back. You even get your own courtyard for smokers. I would highly recommend this place for anyone having an event.

Page last updated in May 2026

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