Riverside Venues for Hire in Melbourne

Riverside Venues for Hire in Melbourne

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Top Riverside Venues in Melbourne

Melbourne does riverside better than a flat white. Find warehouse lofts, riverside eateries, rooftop decks, or garden terraces along the Yarra, all with that artsy, Melbourne flair. Throw a launch party, wedding, or birthday bash with riverside breezes and menus that go way beyond meat pies. Look out for fairy lights, craft cocktails, and live music that’ll make your guests linger. Tagvenue lets you pick, compare, and book riverside venues without trams or tantrums.


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Find Affordable Riverside Event Spaces in Melbourne

Sidebar Exclusive
from $35
per person / per session
Sidebar Exclusive
66
120
P.J. O'Brien's Southgate
(15)
Southbank, Melbourne
Event Space in a Pub
Shared space
Booking P.J’s Sidebar exclusively provides a generous open space, small stage area and a semi-private Upper Lounge Bar. Our versatile venue is perfect for many private and corporate events, with flexible layout options and
Dining Room
from $35
per person / per session
Dining Room
52
62
BearBrass
(10)
Southbank, Melbourne
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Shared space
With its stunning views of the city skyline and the river, the Dining Room offers a picturesque setting for a memorable dining experience. The menu features a range of modern Australian dishes, with an emphasis on fresh,
Courtyard
from $35
per person / per session
Courtyard
36
60
Zsa's Bar & Bistroteca
Northcote, Melbourne
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
With white tablecloths and lush garden surrounds, the space brings an elegant yet relaxed feel, ideal for long lunches or intimate evening celebrations.
Meeting room small
from $39
hire fee / per hour
Meeting room small
4
HWT Tower
Southbank, Melbourne
Meeting Centre
Private space
Enjoy this small meeting room in coworking centre in Southbank that can fit up to 4 of your guests..
The Counting House
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
The Counting House
12
20
Plus 5
South Wharf, Melbourne
Dining Room in a Bar
Private space
Day or night, the view is brilliant and the space is stylish and modern with a panoramic Riverside Terrace. Inspired by its surroundings and location, right beside the Yarra River and on the doorstep of MCEC.
Outdoor Rooftop Lounge
from $2000
minimum spend / per afternoon
Outdoor Rooftop Lounge
45
60
Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge
(1)
South Melbourne
Bar
Semi-private area
Comfortable booth seating surrounded by lush greenery and rustic wine barrels fill out the area. Light is in abundance in this open-air space, or if Melbourne's weather is throwing one of its famous can't-decide-what-I'm-doing
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Riverside Restaurants to Match Your Expectations

Private Dining Room
from $90
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
32
40
Taxi Kitchen
(1)
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Private space
Taxi Kitchen is one of Melbourne’s premier dining venues, located at Flinders Street. The restaurant offers a modern Australian menu with a distinct Asian influence.
Entire Restaurant
from $99
per person / per session
Entire Restaurant
144
170
Spirit Of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant
Southbank, Melbourne
Restaurant
Whole venue
If you thought you’d experienced all the dining options Melbourne has to offer, think again! For a great night out, the Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant offers a truly unique experience.
Stylish Event Venue
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
Stylish Event Venue
180
250
Billie's Bites & Bar South Wharf
(5)
South Wharf, Melbourne
Restaurant
Whole venue
A
Arn M.
“Great location, accommodating and friendly staff, and wonderful food.”
Dining Terrace
from $5000
minimum spend / per session
Dining Terrace
50
60
Hophaus
(27)
Southbank, Melbourne
Restaurant
Private space
R
Red F.
“We had our Christmas lunch at Hophaus and it was so good! Lovely staff, food and service.”
Front Terrace
from $2500
minimum spend / per session
Front Terrace
25
50
BearBrass
(10)
Southbank, Melbourne
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Semi-private area
J
Joseph C.
“Great location, excellent service, professional staff and the food was exceptional.”
Daaru Indian Fusion Bar
from $55
per person / per day
Daaru Indian Fusion Bar
32
40
Chapati
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Private space
An elegant, contemporary environment that is suited for both personal and business dining. The Chapati restaurant, which is ideally located, is the one and only place Indian food can be experienced in such a lavish manner.
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Riverside Venues for Hire in Melbourne

FAQs about Top Riverside Venues in Melbourne

The cost of riverside venues averages around $5000 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 March 2026:

Prices of riverside venues in Melbourne
From $3000 to $8500 minimum spend per event
From $80 to $99 per person
From $72 to $660 hire fee per hour

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated March 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.’

  • Garden Terrace at Hophaus in Southbank - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘Annaliese who I booked through was super helpful.’

  • 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.’

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 (March 2026):

Small up to 40 guests prices average $299 hire fee per hour
Medium between 65 and 110 guests prices average $5500 minimum spend per event
Large over 145 guests prices average $10000 minimum spend per event

These are the venues within 1 km from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

  • 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.’
  • The River Room at Taxi Kitchen on Level 1, Transport Hotel Complex Federation Square - 850 m from centre.
    Venue said: Wooden chairs add a touch of style, and the room is separated from the private dining room by glass doors and a curtain, ensuring as much privacy as possible.
  • Entire Boat at Yarra Princess on Berth 2 Southbank Promenade - 1 km from centre.
    Our user said: ‘Friendly staff. Boat was spacious enough.’

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