Party Bars for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of party bars average $1100 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:

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

• Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘We had the basement bar hired out, it was fantastic!’

• Basement at La Di Da in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Barry helped us choose the champagne lounge for my birthday party and it was the ideal space.’

• The Island Bar at Death or Glory in Prahran - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The saloon bar was a great space, private and spacious.’

You'll find party bars 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, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 150 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Upstairs at Diesel Bar & Eatery on 202 Little Lonsdale Street - 50 m from centre.
  Venue said: Features: The space includes a PA system and fixed speakers and permits hosts to play their own music or hire a DJ. The layout features high communal tables and stool seating plus a cleared area suitable for standing or a...
• Entire Venue at Little Red's Cocktail Bar on Swanston Street Level 4/264 - 150 m from centre.
  Venue said: Little Red's Cocktail Bar is a suave and intimate venue located smack bang in the centre of Swanston Street in Melbourne's CBD. Deep red lighting accented by candles make the figures on the mural covered walls dance.
• Cocktail Bar at Cookie on 252 Swanston Street - 150 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks. Great atmosphere.’

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.