Top Private Dining Rooms in Docklands
Make your next meal feel like an occasion. Private dining rooms in Docklands offer enclosed dining spaces, chef-led tasting rooms, and wine-focused settings suited to everything from client dinners to celebrations with friends and family. With options near the Singapore River, around Circular Road, and across the wider quay, the area gives you plenty of choice when it comes to atmosphere, layout, and menu style. You’ll find spaces that combine character, good service, and the flexibility to host it well. Browse your options below.
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from $6000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBerth Upstairs
90 guestsBerthDocklands, MelbourneKKim
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from $42
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
25 guestsArcher'sDocklands, MelbourneIdeal for: Groups seeking a seated, restaurant-style gathering in a polished, hotel dining room; best for relaxed, sociable meals rather than standing receptions.
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from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Floor
40 guestsAn Di DocklandsDocklands, MelbourneMain Floor, an Event Space in An Di Docklands that presents a lively, restaurant-style dining environment defined by its open, ground-level layout and straightforward, service-ready plan.
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from $800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Upstairs
25 guestsAn Di DocklandsDocklands, MelbourneThe 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
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from $10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityVenue Hire Exclusive
120 guestsByblos MelbourneDocklands, MelbourneByblos Melbourne is a Lebanese‑Mediterranean restaurant centred on shared mezze and a full bar. Venue highlights: The restaurant provides in-house catering and halal-certified options alongside extensive vegan and gluten‑free
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from $75
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEvent Area
62 guestsButcher's Prime RestaurantDocklands, MelbourneButcher's Prime Restaurant, located at 42 Newquay Promenade in Docklands, VIC, offers seating for over 60 guests in a modern, versatile space. The restaurant features a prominent window fridge displaying premium meats, and
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from $7000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
120 guestsYASSAS - The Greek Way - DocklandsDocklands, MelbourneBest for: Group dinners, informal receptions and networking drinks, casual family gatherings. Location: Docklands precinct near the District Docklands entertainment area and observation wheel; the immediate area clusters
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from $5000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsThe EspressonistDocklands, MelbourneThe Espressonist is a restaurant that operates like a café, combining specialty coffee service with a contemporary brunch and dinner menu; the combined café-and-restaurant offering defines the space.
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from $60
per person / per dayCheck availabilityFunction Room
40 guestsGaylord Indian RestaurantDocklands, MelbourneThe Function Room is a semi-private area in Gaylord Indian Restaurant offering an intimate, chandelier-lit carpeted dining space with banquette seating and compact proportions.
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from $5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Dining Room
80 guestsByblos MelbourneDocklands, MelbourneThe Byblos Dining Room is ideal for seated functions of up to 80 guests. Located on the ground floor, the space features a combination of table seating, banquette seating, and booths to comfortably accommodate larger groups.
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from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPhoenician Alcove
27 guestsByblos MelbourneDocklands, MelbourneOverlooking the main dining room, the Phoenician Alcove provides an intimate feel, while still allowing you to experience the vibe of the Byblos Dining Room.
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from $27
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityGreen Wall
30 guestsRenzo's BarDocklands, MelbourneBest for: Private dinners and family celebrations; cocktail receptions and after-work drinks; food-led events such as pizza nights and tasting menus. Location: Docklands offers a waterfront promenade and a compact dining
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FAQs about Top Private Dining Rooms in Docklands
Booking costs of private dining rooms 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:
| Typically between $69 | and $95 | per person |
| Typically between $1500 | and $7000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between $150 | and $650 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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Venue Hire Exclusive at Byblos Melbourne in Docklands - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: The bar offers a broad list of wines, beers and cocktails and can be arranged as a packaged drinks offering for hires. Best for: Private group dinners, corporate entertaining and cocktail receptions. -
Victoria Room at The Promenade Docklands in Docklands - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: The function rooms at The Promenade Docklands offer a stylish location for an arrangement of corporate and social events. We offer a range of catering options which can be tailored to suit any event. -
Berth Upstairs at Berth in Docklands - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was perfect for our event....a great open space with lovely views.’
You'll find private dining rooms 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):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average $308 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 55 and 110 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average $7000 minimum spend per event |
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Patio at The Espressonist - terrace for 30 guests
Venue said: The Espressonist is a beautiful restaurant that offers more than just great food and views, it also features a lovely patio area that can accommodate up to 20 people. -
Harem Bar at Byblos Melbourne, rated 4.9/5 - lounge for 30 guests
Venue said: The space also provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, a step‑free guest entrance and accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small groups seeking an intimate, relaxed spot to sit, drink and socialise in a sheltered corner of a larger restaurant. -
Atrium Four at Pearl Riverfront, rated 4.6/5 - meeting room for 30 guests
Venue said: The layout mixes a formal meeting area and adjacent lounge seating under pendant lighting. Room features: An integrated flatscreen television and a freestanding flipchart support presentation work and interactive sessions.
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Private Upstairs at An Di Docklands, from $800 minimum spend per event (up to 25 guests seated)
Venue said: 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 and basic PA use. -
Victoria Room at The Promenade Docklands, from $1455 hire fee per event (up to 80 guests seated)
Venue said: The function rooms at The Promenade Docklands offer a stylish location for an arrangement of corporate and social events. We offer a range of catering options which can be tailored to suit any event. -
Marquee at Renzo's Bar, from $27 per person (up to 95 guests seated)
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.
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