The 16 Best Riverside Venues for Hire in Melbourne

Q: How much does it cost to book venues by the river in Melbourne?

The cost of riverside venues averages around $5500 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026: - From $4000 to $10000 minimum spend per event - From $82 to $102 per person - From $100 to $956 hire fee per hour

FAQs about Top Venues by the River in Melbourne

How much does it cost to book venues by the river in Melbourne?

The cost of riverside venues averages around $5500 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:

Prices of riverside venues in Melbourne
From $4000	to $10000	minimum spend per event
From $82	to $102	per person
From $100	to $956	hire fee per hour

What are the top venues by the river available in Melbourne?

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

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.’
Entire Venue at Cargo Hall in South Wharf - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue with incredible atmosphere. Staff did a great job with our event. We will be back in the future.’
Warehouse 21 at The Cluster in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Loved the space and location. Great vibe and fit out.’

What are the typical capacities of riverside event spaces in Melbourne?

You'll find riverside venues 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, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):

Small	up to 40 guests	prices average $299 hire fee per hour
Medium	between 60 and 110 guests	prices average $5500 minimum spend per event
Large	over 145 guests	prices average $10000 minimum spend per event

What are some riverside event spaces close to Melbourne CBD?

These are the venues within 950 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

The King Edward Ballroom at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne on 328 Flinders Street - 800 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘If you planning an intimate and elegant wedding- you should definitely go with this venue.’
Warehouse 21 at The Cluster on Queen Street 20/31 - 800 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘Loved the space and location. Great vibe and fit out.’
Entire Boat at Yarra Princess on Berth 2 Southbank Promenade - 950 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff. Boat was spacious enough.’

What are some popular types of venues by the river in Melbourne?

Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for riverside venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Boat	prices average $956 hire fee per hour	typically between 100 and 145 guests
Restaurant	prices average $25000 minimum spend per event	typically between 60 and 150 guests
Terrace	prices average $4500 minimum spend per event	typically between 40 and 60 guests
Bar	prices average $2500 minimum spend per event	typically between 40 and 60 guests