Private Dining Rooms for Hire in Melbourne CBD

Booking costs of private dining rooms average $2500 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 CBD, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• The Green Room at La Madonna in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘We ordered the chef’s meal which was five courses of excellent food shared.’

• Emerald Private Dining Room at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Especially Barbara (hope I remembered her name). All my guests enjoyed the dinner.’

• Room 1954 at Pullman Melbourne City Centre in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.7/5
  Venue said: Reflective of Les’ personal style and timeless sophistication, this exclusive Melbourne private dining room will be hard to forget and easy to return to time and time again.

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 Melbourne CBD, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

Smaller private dining rooms usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in Melbourne CBD, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Private Dining Room at Shou Sumiyaki - dining room for 10 guests
  Venue said: Looking for a small dining space for your next gathering? The Private Dining Room at Shou Sumiyaki, separated from the main area by shoji screens, offers an intimate setting for up to 10 guests.

• Semi-PDR at Freyja - dining room for 30 guests
  Venue said: Shielded by soft curtains, the space feels refined yet warmly connected – offering a perfect setting for memorable moments.

• Private Dining Room 1 at Dorsett Melbourne, rated 5/5 - dining room for 20 guests
  Venue said: Experience the epitome of exclusivity with our private dining room, designed to provide an intimate setting for your next special occasion. With the capacity to comfortably accommodate a party of 10 to 12 guests, this elegant...

Cheap private dining rooms in Melbourne CBD start from $30 per person or $400 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Emerald Private Dining Room at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane, from $30 per person (up to 22 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Value for money was fantastic, the food was great and dietary requests catered for.’

• The Alcove Room at Batman's Hill on Collins, from $400 hire fee per event (up to 20 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Reasonable price and happy to have drinks tab suiting our particular needs. Pretty and organised space.’

• The Blue Room at Ming Dining Restaurant & Bar, from $600 minimum spend per event (up to 8 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Blue Room at Ming Dining is a moody, luxurious and semi-private space perfect for intimate birthday dinners, romantic celebrations, or creative meetings.

Minimum spend packages are a way that you can minimise or totally avoid paying upfront costs to hire a private dining room. The way minimum spend venues work is that you agree to spend a certain amount of money on food and drinks over the course of your party. This type of scheme is best for larger parties when you are trying to keep your per person spending to a minimum.

The CBD is right in the middle of the action in Melbourne. You will have a wide variety of great restaurants to choose from. It’s perfect for meetings, business luncheons and dinners, or just a casual bite with friends and colleagues. You will find beautiful dining rooms with views of the Yarra River here as well as plenty of great eateries just steps away from Melbourne Central Station for guests coming from other parts of the town or Tullamarine Airport.