Top Free Hire Venues in Richmond
If you're planning an event on a budget, Richmond’s minimum spend venues are an excellent option. Just minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, Richmond offers a variety of spaces, from rooftop bars to intimate dining venues. With flexible minimum spend policies on Bridge Road and Swan Street, you'll find the ideal spot for everything from corporate events to milestone celebrations. Use Tagvenue to browse, compare, and book a space that fits both your budget and event style!
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from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsConcrete Boots BarRichmond, Melbourne#Supervenue
AAmin
“All around a great venue to hire for any event. Hosted my bday here and everything was on point” -
from $50
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Beer Garden
25 guestsThe National HotelRichmond, Melbourne#Supervenue
EErol T.
“An excellent venue for our party. Drinks were reasonably priced and the food was excellent.” -
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop Indoors
80 guestsTwo Hands Rooftop BarRichmond, MelbourneKKirsty
“Great vibes and awesome bar staff, this venue was perfect for our 21st birthday party.” -
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
110 guestsThe Blacksmith BarRichmond, MelbourneNNicholas J.
“It was so easy to book and prepare and they made me feel like everything was easy at literally every turn.” -
from $4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor
150 guestsAviary HotelRichmond, MelbourneMMeg G.
“I hired the White Room and it was exactly how it looked in the pictures.” -
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Café
40 guestsThe National HotelRichmond, Melbourne#Supervenue
CClaire H.
“Flexible and accomodating throughout. The cafe space was a perfect setting for our reunion” -
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGround Floor Bar Area
60 guestsTwo Hands Rooftop BarRichmond, MelbourneNNicki E.
“From the moment we walked in, the down-to-earth management and incredible bartenders made us feel so welcome.” -
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Garden Parlour
60 guestsThe National HotelRichmond, Melbourne#Supervenue
VVera W.
“The venue was also amazing, really sleek and low-key.” -
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Den - Private Space
40 guestsMaeve FoxRichmond, MelbourneThe deposit is used towards the final bill on the night. ◊ The function organiser is responsible for meeting the minimum spend. Purchases by guests do not contribute to the total.
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from $700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop Outdoors
30 guestsTwo Hands Rooftop BarRichmond, MelbourneCCraig B.
“Great facility, perfect sized space for 20-25 people. Staff were very friendly and the food was great.” -
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDen
70 guestsAviary HotelRichmond, MelbourneSSinead
“The venue manager was so friendly and accomodating. The whole process couldn't of been easier!” -
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBeer Garden
30 guestsTwo Hands Rooftop BarRichmond, MelbourneTTamara
“The staff was excellent and super friendly. The food was delicious and was great location.”
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FAQs about Top Free Hire Venues in Richmond
Booking costs of minimum spend venues average $1000 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 Richmond, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between $500 | and $2500 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between $50 | and $80 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘All around a great venue to hire for any event.’ -
The Beer Garden at The National Hotel in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Drinks were reasonably priced and the food was excellent.’ -
Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar in Abbotsford - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Food and venue were fantastic! Location was great too.’
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 Richmond, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average $500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for minimum spend venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Function Room | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 110 guests |
| Bar | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 110 guests |
| Pub | prices average $1800 minimum spend per event | typically between 75 and 130 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $660 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 150 guests |
| Lounge | prices average $500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 60 guests |
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The Den at The National Hotel, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: The Den is perfect for smaller gatherings and accommodates both seated dinners and cocktail functions. The space also has its own TV screen... -
Pool Area at Two Hands Rooftop Bar, rated 4.7/5 - lounge for 20 guests
Venue said: The space also provides shisha service, Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, plus a step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small social groups seeking a relaxed, standing-and-mingling evening centred on games... -
The Art Room at The Duke of Albany Hotel - function room for 30 guests
Venue said: The space has step-free access, is wheelchair accessible and includes accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small social groups seeking a relaxed, lounge-style space for casual seated or standing socialising.
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Bar Area at Venue Sixty-Nine, from $20 per person (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Conveniently located as a focal point within the venue, the bar area encourages interaction in a chic and lively setting, perfect for cocktail receptions, birthday parties, networking events, or pre-dinner gatherings. -
Staged Hall at The Duke of Albany Hotel, from $400 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Looking for the perfect venue to host your next function? Whether it’s a birthday bash, corporate event, engagement party, or casual gathering, the Duke of Albany Hotel has the ideal space for you! -
Whole Venue at Cafe Mellow Fellow, from $50 per person (up to 120 guests standing)
Venue said: Cafe Mellow Fellow a newly renovated space located in the heart of Richmond. It is an all-day eatery and event space-offers a variety of unique private spaces perfect for a multitude of occasions.
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