Lock in restaurants with private rooms in South Yarra and suddenly dinner stops behaving itself. It turns into a full-blown takeover, the kind where one bottle quietly becomes three and no one’s checking the time. Step off Chapel Street and into moody dining rooms where the lights stay low, the playlists get better as the night goes on, and the table fills up faster than you planned. Search below and discover sleek spaces built for long, slightly chaotic feasts, private corners where inside jokes get louder, and rooms that can handle everything from polished speeches to completely unplanned dance breaks.
Booking costs of restaurants with private 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 Yarra, based on Tagvenue data from April 2026:
| From $1000 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $600 | to $1500 | hire fee per day |
| From $50 | to $110 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), the best options include:
Private Lounge at Temperance Hotel
in South Yarra - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The red velvet room itself was gorgeous and the food was a big hit.’
Backroom at Ovolo South Yarra
in South Yarra - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: The space suits any occasion, from canapes to more innovative vegan cuisine. Retro is back, baby. Plush.
Beer Garden at Pre Drinks Bar
in Prahran - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Highly recommend as a venue for hire, both for upstairs and for the back area.’
You'll find restaurants with private 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 Yarra, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (April 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 70 guests | prices average $1650 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 90 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
Page last updated in April 2026
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