Melbourne CBD is a fantastic choice for outdoor venues, offering a mix of city life and natural beauty. Explore spaces around key landmarks such as Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and along the Yarra River. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Southbank or the historic charm of the laneways with spaces perfect for corporate events, weddings, or birthday parties. Melbourne's nice weather also makes it suitable for outdoor events all year. Use Tagvenue to find the best spot for your event and enjoy Melbourne's mix of city and green spaces.
The cost of outdoor venues averages around $3500 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 CBD, based on Tagvenue data from July 2026:
| From $2000 | to $5500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $25 | to $99 | per person |
| From $310 | to $956 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), the best options include:
Horses & Hounds at Pullman Melbourne City Centre
in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Event staff went above and beyond. From my various requests to helping with the cake on arrival.’
Beer Garden at The Mint Bar & Restaurant
in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘It was truly great to have the entire venue to ourselves!!! .’
The Rooftop at The Emerald Peacock
in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Everything about the venue was spot on!’
You'll find outdoor 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 (July 2026):
| Small | up to 70 guests | prices average $2600 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 85 and 120 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for outdoor venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 100 guests |
| Rooftop | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event | typically between 90 and 220 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
| Outdoor Space | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Bar | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 90 and 200 guests |
Page last updated in July 2026
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