Smith Street rarely struggles to fill a bar, and the neighbourhood's event spaces are just as popular. Party venues in Collingwood include converted warehouses, brewery event rooms, restaurants, and pubs that bring plenty of personality to birthdays, engagement parties, and other special occasions. Around Wellington Street and Johnston Street, you'll find spaces that feel a world away from a standard function room, with exposed brickwork, industrial details, and creative touches throughout. It's a favourite part of Melbourne for hosts who want something a little less expected. Take a look below and see what stands out.
Booking costs of party venues average $83 hire fee per hour. 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 Collingwood, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From $66 | to $120 | hire fee per hour |
| From $750 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $65 | to $99 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
Cellar Bar at The Grace Darling Hotel
in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Really great venue for what I needed... My guests all raved about it!’
Work-Shop at Work-Shop Melbourne
in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue. Helena was super helpful and professional.’
The Vault at Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets
in Collingwood - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Perfect venue for my party, which was 30-40 people.’
You'll find party 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 Collingwood, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average $83 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 60 guests | prices average $1200 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 75 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 200 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Bar | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 60 guests |
| Lounge | prices average $250 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 60 guests |
Page last updated in June 2026
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