Tea Party Venues for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of tea party venues average $1600 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, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Entire Venue at Frontside Food & Wine in Port Melbourne - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘I highly recommend this venue and this brilliant team.’

• Whole Venue Hire at Aunty Kim's in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The team at Aunty Kim’s was very professional, kind and catered to our requests.’

• Level 1 at The Oxford Scholar in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Easy to find, nice decor. Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee.’

You'll find tea party 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 (September 2026):

These are the venues within 300 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Cocktail Bar at Cookie on 252 Swanston Street - 150 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks. Great atmosphere.’
• Room 1954 at Pullman Melbourne City Centre on 265 Little Bourke Street - 200 m from centre.
  Venue said: Room 1954 is a beautiful and light-filled space in which to entertain your special guests located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Reflective of Les’ personal style and timeless sophistication, this exclusive Melbourne private...
• Level 1 at The Oxford Scholar on 427 Swanston Street - 300 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Easy to find, nice decor. Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee.’

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

Smaller tea party venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Phoenix at Ming Dining Restaurant & Bar, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 12 guests
  Venue said: Located in Melbourne's CBD, the Phoenix Room at Ming Dining Restaurant & Bar is an elegant and intimate private space, ideal for birthday parties, family gatherings, business dinners, client receptions, and small private...

• Café Event Space at Cyrus Artlounge - cafe for 20 guests
  Venue said: Perfect for small gatherings, this space can also be linked to the upstairs creative area, making it ideal for launches and celebratory meetings.

• Dining Room at The Mint Bar & Restaurant, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 40 guests
  Venue said: Our Dining room is perfect for a sit down menu, or the space can be transformed into a cocktail canape space.

Cheap tea party venues in Melbourne start from $150 hire fee per day or $85 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Fireside Dining at Mitcham Hotel, from $150 hire fee per day (up to 90 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘They didn't make a fuss and got it done before our guests arrived.’

• Next Door at Omar & the Marvellous Coffee Bird, from $85 hire fee per hour (up to 12 guests seated)
  Venue said: Looking for a place for your next business meeting or event? Next Door is the perfect space. Next Door is a bright, plant-filled room with beautifully crafted handmade furniture.

• Alfresco 1 at Somerville Hotel, from $100 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests seated)
  Venue said: Extending off our main bistro, Alfresco #1 is the perfect space to host your next lunch or dinner event. With windows that open to give you that outdoor feel and heaters for the winter, we offer a great dining package to...

Indoor afternoon tea spaces are a great choice for corporate functions, high tea parties, and kids’ celebrations. Some of the most popular venue types include:

• Restaurants and private dining rooms, for example Frontside Food & Wine in Port Melbourne.
• Cafes and bakeries, for example, Cafe Mellow Fellow in North Richmond.
• Halls and versatile function rooms, such as the Ming Dining Restaurant & Bar in the CBD

If you’d prefer an outdoor tea party venue, for instance for a summer party, birthday, or alfresco bridal shower, you’ll also find some great options:

• Courtyards and patios,like the Champagne Garden at LOLA  in St Kilda.
• Terraces and rooftops, such as the Alfresco Balcony at Sandown Park Hotel in Sandown Park.

In the CBD and East End, you’ll find plenty of restaurants serving a mix of Asian, Australian, and European cuisines, perfect for a modern take on a tea party. If you want to stay in the city centre, cross the river to find waterfront locations for a tea party with a view of the Yarra in Southbank.

The eastern part of the city offers a great selection of spaces, from quirky eateries in Brunswick to more upscale afternoon tea venues in South Yarra and Windsor. If you’re looking for something along the major roadways, Victoria Street and Swan Street offer lovely options for anything from a birthday party to a corporate function. 

If you don’t mind a longer trip, definitely take a look at tea party venues near some of Victoria’s beautiful natural areas, including Churchill National Park and Dandenong Ranges. These locations are great for a romantic engagement party!

Cocktail and buffet-style catering options are the most popular choice for such events, as they fit the traditional tea party setup best. If you book a restaurant, cafe, or hotel function room with an in-house catering service, you can often work with them to craft a bespoke, suitable menu! In case you struggle to find a venue that matches your vision, consider a space that allows external catering - you can use a filter on Tagvenue to find them. This way, you can pick a caterer that can provide a great selection of sandwiches, scones, and desserts for your tea party. And don’t forget a good assortment of teas, of course!