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Top Party Bars in Melbourne
Melbourne isn’t just the city that gave us laneway lattes and the AFL, it’s also legendary for hosting fun parties. So if you’re hunting for the best party bars in Melbourne, welcome to your happy place. Here, you can find private bars in Fitzroy with neon signs and cheeky cocktails, rooftop venues in the CBD, and the hottest spots to raise a glass (or five). Love a dance floor? We’ve got it. After something more chill with gin tastings and great tunes? Sorted. Whether it’s for a birthday, hens, bucks or just a good old-fashioned knees-up, you’ll find bars for parties in Melbourne that fit your party theme. Time to scroll, pick your fave, and get that party started.
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![Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar in Abbotsford, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop Indoors
80 guestsTwo Hands Rooftop BarAbbotsford, Melbourne
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KKirsty
“Great vibes and awesome bar staff, this venue was perfect for our 21st birthday party.” -
![Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD]()
from $21
per person / per dayCheck availabilityPeacock Lounge
140 guestsThe Emerald PeacockMelbourne CBD
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MMatylda
“No minimum bar spend to hire a place is a bonus. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.” -
![Side Terrace at Ludlow Bar in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySide Terrace
40 guestsLudlow BarSouthbank, MelbourneNNicole M.
“We had a much larger group that was accommodated in the public bar space with dedicated bar.” -
![The Vault at Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets in Collingwood, Melbourne]()
from $750
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Vault
60 guestsCaz Reitop's Dirty SecretsCollingwood, MelbourneLLaura
“Everyone commented that it was a great little private space. Nice bartenders upstairs with full cocktail menu.” -
![The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $5
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Sundeck Function Space
80 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
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KKale W.
“The Purple Emerald lounge was the perfect venue to host my 21st bday party at.” -
![Private Function Room at Polly Bar in Fitzroy, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
50 guestsPolly BarFitzroy, MelbourneJJesse F.
“Lovely room, the private bar and adjacent open-air room with bathroom were also awesome to have” -
![Entire Bar at Theory Bar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Bar
150 guestsTheory BarMelbourne CBDMMargaret L.
“It was so easy. I would get married again for the third time, just to throw another party at Theory Bar.” -
![Whole Venue at Ruelle Wine Bar in Prahran, Melbourne]()
from $800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
45 guestsRuelle Wine BarPrahran, MelbourneJJess C.
“The Ruelle Wine Bar was the perfect location for our event.” -
![Atrium at The Grace Darling Hotel in Collingwood, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAtrium
50 guestsThe Grace Darling HotelCollingwood, MelbourneJJayne W.
“Thanks to the lovely staff especially Zara, our lovely bartender for the evening.” -
![Cocktail Bar at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $35
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Bar
100 guestsSeamstress Restaurant & BarMelbourne CBD
#Supervenue
LLeah A.
“We had the basement bar hired out, it was fantastic!” -
![VIP Side Room at The George Lounge in St Kilda, Melbourne]()
from $1450
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityVIP Side Room
40 guestsThe George LoungeSt Kilda, MelbourneNNyaguay M.
“I would definitely book the George Lounge again. The venue is beautiful and the staff were very friendly.” -
![Stunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge at Balaclava Hotel in South East Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityStunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge
120 guestsBalaclava HotelSouth East MelbourneZZoe G.
“Has a lift which was excellent for accessibility and good open space around the bar.”
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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
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“Bonny hosted my daughters 21st birthday party. We hired the entire venue.”
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“We hosted a birthday party in the Island bar upstairs and had DJs play.”
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“I had my 21st birthday party here on Friday and I can't express how much I loved the Aviary Hotel as a venue.”
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“The staff were incredibly helpful to a mate and I planning a low-key birthday party for him.”
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“Couldn't recommend it more to not visit this place and book your fantasy party here.”
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“Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee. We really enjoyed our night.”
Check Our Melbourne’s 21st Birthday Party Bars That Are All the Rage
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“Excellent venue for a large mixed party, lots of zones to sit and chat.”
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“Plenty of food too by the end of the night. We left the venue elated at the wonderful night we'd had.”
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“Great venue, for the theme of my party well and has what I needed”
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“I was quite worried about the event, but Shae and Simon made everything go smoothly that night.”
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“All of my friends and family had the best time and spoke very highly of the venue and staff.”
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“Great venue and location staff member Aidan was a stand out and awesome to deal with..”
Pick from Most Attractive Bars for Live Music Events
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“Room for small live music performance. In house. A highly recommended venue for an event or party”
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“Great location, perfect party venue, excellent staff and easy to organise.”
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“A beautiful venue with super friendly staff ! We all had a beautiful night and really enjoyed the experience.”
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“Great facility, perfect sized space for 20-25 people. Staff were very friendly and the food was great.”
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“Would return again, lots of different options and flexibility in choosing how I wanted to run the night.”
FAQs about Top Party Bars in Melbourne
In Melbourne, prices of party bars average $1300 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, based on Tagvenue data from September 2025:
| From $750 | to $2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $21 | to $40 | per person |
| From $400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘No minimum bar spend to hire a place is a bonus.’ -
Side Terrace at Ludlow Bar in Southbank - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The team was fantastic from planning to service and execution on the day.’ -
Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar in Abbotsford - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great service Consistent drinks & food for my engagement party Very attentive to bar tab...’
The Melbourne CBD leads the way for party bar bookings, with many venues having large capacities and easy transport links. Places like The Emerald Peacock and La Di Da are centrally convenient and have beautiful indoor and rooftop spaces. Prahran is another favourite with its lively bars and stylish interiors at venues like Onesixone. For something more casual or a chill party, Fitzroy and Northcote are popular for smaller gatherings in quirky, unique bars.
You'll find rooftop lounges, cocktail bars, pubs, moody basements and glam clubs. Some venues, like Cookie in the CBD, offer multiple room options to suit both seated and standing events, while others like Pre Drinks Bar in Prahran are perfect for casual parties with music and mingling. Most offer standing and seated capacities, including bar access and sound systems.
Yes, and not just random dive bars. The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote has a $5 minimum spend on some spaces (seriously), and it's a legit venue with character. The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD also has event packages that start as low as $21 per person. You can also score great deals in places like Richmond (Venue Sixty-Nine at $400 per session) or Collingwood if you're open to weekday events or earlier time slots. Don't sleep on those afternoon sessions, either. They're budget-friendly and great for parties.
