Unusual Venues for Hire in Melbourne CBD

Unusual Venues for Hire in Melbourne CBD

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Top Unique Event Spaces in Melbourne CBD

Searching for unusual venues in Melbourne CBD? With everything from secret garden courtyards off Collins Street to quirky restaurants in Chinatown, Melbourne CBD has spots that bring something truly different to the table. These unique venues add personality to your gathering, creating an environment where every moment feels significant. With Tagvenue, finding the perfect fit is as simple as browsing by size and price, so your search stays as stress-free as possible. Get ready to host an event that leaves everyone buzzing long after it’s over.

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Book Small Unique Event Spaces in Melbourne CBD

Vault 1 Room I 20 - 50 Person
from $167
hire fee / per hour
Vault 1 Room I 20 - 50 Person
40
50
CorporateCubes.Co - 333 Collins Street
Melbourne CBD
Training Room in a Coworking Space
Private space
This training room is fully equipped with the latest amenities. Enjoy complimentary T2 tea and barista-made coffee for your meeting on arrival. Includes TV (HDMI)/One Click Wonder Screen, WIFI, and a Whiteboard (on request).
The Deck
from $1500
minimum spend / per day
The Deck
40
50
The Mint Bar & Restaurant
(10)
Melbourne CBD
Terrace at a Restaurant
Semi-private area
E
Erin &.
“Lots of communication prior to the event to determine our preferences and how the night would work.”
The Lounge
from $500
minimum spend / per session
The Lounge
35
Champagne Problems
Melbourne CBD
Bar
Private space
The Salon can be curtained off to provide a completely private space. It is available to book with no minimum spend requirement or hire fee. You can simply book the space and run a pay-as-you-go event or for something more
Melbourne CBD
from $132
hire fee / per hour
Melbourne CBD
20
30
ACDC's Studio
(1)
Melbourne CBD
Photo Studio
Whole venue
The use of toilets and kitchenette is included. The studio also has a Kitchenette / Breakout area / Dressing room attached. It can be used as a meeting room, staff gathering, training, recording room, and also a theme set
Workshop Space
from $330
hire fee / per hour
Workshop Space
48
Hub Southern Cross
Melbourne CBD
Training Room in a Coworking Space
Private space
Overlooking Southern Cross Station, Hub's workshop space offers the ideal space for your next training, workshop, or external event. The purpose-built workshop space provides a fully-equipped customizable space to suit your
Entire Venue
from $200
hire fee / per hour
Entire Venue
30
50
The Innovation Lab
(3)
Melbourne CBD
Meeting Centre
Whole venue
Information can be shared intuitively and quickly, creating a new era of information sharing – achieved with just a flick. Host your next board meeting, presentation, group training, workshop, planning day, investor briefing,
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Find Affordable Quirky Venues in Melbourne CBD

L1-BYO bar karaoke DJ all age
from $1
minimum spend / per session
L1-BYO bar karaoke DJ all age
75
100
215 Queen's
(12)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
P
Poorvi D.
“The song selection is solid, the setup is easy, and once a few people start singing, the whole place picks up.”
The Whole First Floor
from $25
per person / per session
The Whole First Floor
90
180
Young & Jacksons
(7)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Pub
Private space
M
Myra B.
“I would recommend booking Y&J for your event. The staff were lovely and really helpful.”
The Chandelier Space
from $30
per person / per session
The Chandelier Space
80
80
Ming Dining Restaurant & Bar
(2)
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
The Chandelier Space at Ming Dining offers a versatile setting ideal for elegant events, from corporate functions to private celebrations.
Meeting Room
from $47
hire fee / per hour
Meeting Room
10
15
@workspaces Normanby Chambers
(18)
Melbourne CBD
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Coworking Space
Private space
K
Kristy D.
“Location was perfect. It is a good space for a board meeting.”
Private Room
from $300
minimum spend / per session
Private Room
10
SOAZ 22
(1)
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Framed by soft sheer curtains, this intimate setting is perfect for those who value privacy — whether it's a special celebration, business meeting, or long lunch with close friends.
Booths
from $500
minimum spend / per session
Booths
50
The Carlton Club Hotel
(1)
Melbourne CBD
Lounge in a Bar
Shared space
Plush booths are located on level one of the Carlton Club or on level 3 Hasti Bala. Great for celebrating birthdays, work drinks, farewells, and corporate meet-ups.
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Melbourne CBD’s Extraordinary Restaurants with Unusual Spaces

Entire Venue
from $5000
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
90
150
SOAZ 22
(1)
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Whole venue
Located at 170 Queen Street, SOAZ 22 is a modern French-Asian restaurant that doubles as an elegant venue for private and corporate events, with a flexible space that is well-suited to both intimate gatherings and large-scale
Restaurant & Bar
from $30
per person / per session
Restaurant & Bar
150
The Yankee's Restaurant & Bar
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Private space
Welcome to The Yankee’s Restaurant & Bar Melbourne CBD, where our flavour artists bring American street food culture to the mainstream, with meaty, juicy burger greatness, thirst-quenching drinks and good times you’ll want
Beer Garden
from $2000
minimum spend / per day
Beer Garden
50
80
The Mint Bar & Restaurant
(10)
Melbourne CBD
Restaurant
Semi-private area
E
Erin &.
“Lots of communication prior to the event to determine our preferences and how the night would work.”
Semi Private Space
from $95
per person / per session
Semi Private Space
20
Makan
Melbourne CBD
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
The overall décor of the restaurant is modern and trendy, which not only reflects the most recent architectural style but also creates a cozy atmosphere ideal for casual dining and small gatherings but also great for romantic
Upstairs Area
from $10
per person / per session
Upstairs Area
40
40
Gopal’s
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
Gopals Pure Vegetarian is a unique restaurant operated by Hare Krishna Melbourne. We serve vegetarian and vegan all-you-can-eat meals, including dishes from Europe, India and other Asian cuisines.
Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
from $21
per person / per session
Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
32
100
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
(30)
Melbourne CBD
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Private space
H
Hannah H.
“Great venue, fantastic staff”
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Explore Unusual Bars

Hasti Bala and Deck Bar
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Hasti Bala and Deck Bar
250
The Carlton Club Hotel
(1)
Melbourne CBD
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
Planning something bigger? Host your next work function on the balcony or take over the entire Carlton Bar for an exclusive and memorable event.
Corner Bar
from $25
per person / per session
Corner Bar
40
50
Young & Jacksons
(7)
Melbourne CBD
Pub
Private space
This room comes exclusively with a private bar and the use of a TV which is perfect for watching live sporting events. Corner Bar is perfect for smaller affairs and those who love the traditional pub feel suited for a relaxed
Main Venue
from $44
per person / per session
Main Venue
70
90
Arcane Fairies
Melbourne CBD
Bar
Whole venue
The main space at Arcane Fairies centres around a fairy chest bar in the middle of the room. Booth seating wraps around it, set beneath large fairy sculptures, twisted nest details, and shelves filled with glowing curiosities.
Omega Bar
from $8000
minimum spend / per session
Omega Bar
90
100
Bond Melbourne
(8)
Melbourne CBD
Nightclub
Private space
Treat your guests to an exclusive experience in one of the venue's private areas. The Omega Room has its own private bar enclosed by designer curved glass walls separating itself from the rest of the venue so that you can
Mushroom Booth
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Mushroom Booth
20
30
Storyville
(4)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
Located in Lonsdale, StoryVille is Melbourne's fairy tale themed bar. It is themed around the childhood fables and fairytales we all love. Here your favourite stories come to life; through whimsical and unique interior design
G- BYO bar karaoke DJ all age
from $1
minimum spend / per session
G- BYO bar karaoke DJ all age
30
50
215 Queen's
(12)
Melbourne CBD
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
Suitable for social and professional functions, the venue caters to all ages and includes catering and bar options. Features include a large projector, AV and DJ equipment, karaoke, air conditioning, outdoor space, free parking,
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Unusual Venues for Hire in Melbourne CBD

FAQs about Top Unique Event Spaces in Melbourne CBD

The cost of unusual venues averages around $3000 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 CBD, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:

Prices of unusual venues in Melbourne CBD
From $1000 to $5000 minimum spend per event
From $30 to $72 per person
From $132 to $352 hire fee per hour

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

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

Small up to 40 guests prices average $154 hire fee per hour
Medium between 80 and 100 guests prices average $3000 minimum spend per event
Large over 120 guests prices average $4000 minimum spend per event

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

Event Space prices average $3000 minimum spend per event typically between 50 and 120 guests
Restaurant prices average $3300 minimum spend per event typically between 80 and 150 guests
Bar prices average $1500 minimum spend per event typically between 50 and 100 guests
Dining Room prices average $2500 minimum spend per event typically between 20 and 85 guests
Lounge prices average $900 minimum spend per event typically between 35 and 80 guests

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