Party Bars for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of party bars average $1500 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 December 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:

• Atrium at The Grace Darling Hotel in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Good atmosphere, private and good proximity to bar and toilets.’

• Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The bar staff were awesome and friendly and keep the drinks flowing.’

• 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...’

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 (December 2025):

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

• Entire Venue at Diesel Bar & Eatery on 202 Little Lonsdale Street - 50 m from centre.
  Venue said: It fits up to 250 guests. This option includes the upstairs lounge with high ceilings and decorative windows, as well as the industrial-style ground floor with its bar and nooks.
• 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.’
• Feather Lounge at The Emerald Peacock on 233 Lonsdale Street - 150 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘No minimum bar spend to hire a place is a bonus.’

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.