Private Bars for Hire in Docklands, Melbourne

Booking costs of private bars average $71 per person. 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 Docklands, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Waterfront Bar at The Promenade Docklands in Docklands - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: Design: The space is contemporary and compact, featuring a stone-topped bar, warm globe pendant lighting, tiled floors and large glazing that admits natural light and frames harbour views.

• Riverside Terrace at Byblos Melbourne in Docklands - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: The venue includes covered outdoor seating and flexible table layouts that accommodate plated dinners, shared plates or cocktail receptions. The bar offers a broad list of wines, beers and cocktails and can be arranged as...

• Berth Upstairs at Berth in Docklands - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The team were so helpful before the event and during and jumped in on the night to assist with setup etc.’

You'll find private 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 Docklands, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):

• Private Upstairs at An Di Docklands - event space for 35 guests
  Venue said: The room is wheelchair accessible. Ideal for: Small teams or close social groups seeking a relaxed, seated private meal or a focused discussion. What sets it apart: The room permits a bring-your-own DJ setup for on-site music...

• Voodoo at Voodoo at Vip Melbourne Boat Charter - boat for 12 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Friend groups and small corporate teams seeking a relaxed, social standing-or-mixed-seating cruise with space for music, dancing and mingling.

• Docklands 2 at Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands, rated 4.9/5 - meeting room for 44 guests
  Venue said: The space is a long, rectangular meeting room finished in neutral greys with patterned carpet and a timber-slat ceiling feature. Tall windows run along one side and supply steady natural daylight, creating a practical, work-focused...

• Marquee at Renzo's Bar, from $27 per person (up to 100 guests standing)
  Venue said: Renzo's Bar is an Italian bar-restaurant that pairs wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas with a cosy indoor dining room lit by red lampshades and an adjoining riverside terrace.

• Waterfront Bar at The Promenade Docklands, from $2475 hire fee per event (up to 120 guests standing)
  Venue said: Design: The space is contemporary and compact, featuring a stone-topped bar, warm globe pendant lighting, tiled floors and large glazing that admits natural light and frames harbour views.

• Private Upstairs at An Di Docklands, from $800 minimum spend per event (up to 35 guests standing)
  Venue said: The room is wheelchair accessible. Ideal for: Small teams or close social groups seeking a relaxed, seated private meal or a focused discussion. What sets it apart: The room permits a bring-your-own DJ setup for on-site music...