Restaurants with Function Rooms for Hire in South East Melbourne

Booking costs of restaurants with function rooms average $2000 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 South East Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• The Oak Room at The Deck Brighton in Brighton - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The venue was stunning, very open space and the team working were fantastic...’

• Bay View Room at True South in Black Rock - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: The Bay View Room, located on the upper floor of the True South Pub, offers stunning views of Port Phillip Bay. The room has exposed ceilings and a soft industrial-style finish.

• The Bay Room at Chelsea Yacht Club in South East Melbourne - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘We are so grateful to Sarah and the entire team for helping us create such a memorable and special day.’

You'll find restaurants with function 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 South East Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

Smaller restaurants with function rooms usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in South East Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Party Room Upstairs at Pre Drinks Bar, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘Drinks were delicious, particularly the espresso martini’s and Long Island iced teas.’

• Private Dining Room at True South, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 40 guests
  Venue said: The Private Dining Room is located on the ground floor of the True South Bar. Taking up the entire back section of the restaurant, the Dining Room is a multifaceted space, ideal for small meetings, group dining, and cocktail...

• Private Dining at TÁVOLA Restaurant - restaurant for 50 guests
  Venue said: Exclusive venue hire for up to 30 guests — perfect for birthdays, small weddings, engagement dinners, and corporate functions. While we don’t have a separate private dining room, the entire restaurant becomes yours for a...

Cheap restaurants with function rooms in South East Melbourne start from $300 hire fee per event or $30 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Jack of Spades at The Cheeky Squire, from $300 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Great space, friendly staff...’

• Entire Venue at Elenika & CO., from $30 per person (up to 50 guests seated)
  Venue said: Whether you're celebrating a special occasion like a birthday, bridal event, or corporate function, the venue provides flexible dining options including set menus and diverse choices.

• The Private Dining Room at Industry Beans Chadstone, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 10 guests seated)
  Venue said: Suitable for private dining or meetings of up to 10 people. With the ability to be fully closed off from the main venue, our dining room is intimate and private, with access to our in-house TV.