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Top Waterfront Venues in Melbourne
If you’re looking for a scenic venue overlooking the water of the Yarra River or Port Phillip Bay, then look no further! Our team at Tagvenue has put together a collection of waterfront venues in Melbourne to help you find the right one. From waterfront venues in Melbourne Docklands on the Yarra River to the suburbs on the edge of Port Phillip Bay, we’ve got you covered. Browse through our comprehensive list of venues to find the one that is perfect for your next party. Don’t hesitate and book today!
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![Entire Venue at Cargo Hall in South Wharf, Melbourne]()
from $82
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityEntire Venue
600 guestsCargo HallSouth Wharf, MelbourneSStacey B.
“The venue is fantastic and was a great place to showcase Melbourne.” -
![Zinc at Zinc at Fed Square in Melbourne CBD]()
from $20000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityZinc
1100 guestsZinc at Fed SquareMelbourne CBDWWorld S.
“The venue and location was lovely” -
![Entire Boat at Yarra Princess in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $2550
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Boat
90 guestsYarra PrincessSouthbank, MelbourneNNikki
“Great service awesome venue thankyou” -
![Berth Upstairs at Berth in Docklands, Melbourne]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBerth Upstairs
150 guestsBerthDocklands, MelbourneDiscover Berth, an exquisite waterfront venue in Docklands, with mesmerizing panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the city skyline through its floor-to-ceiling windows. -
![Entire Venue at Showtime Events Centre in South Wharf, Melbourne]()
from $82
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityEntire Venue
600 guestsShowtime Events CentreSouth Wharf, MelbourneRRuth B.
“Venue, atmosphere, event planner” -
![The Beer Garden at Brighton Beach Hotel in Brighton, Melbourne]()
from $4500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Beer Garden
101 guestsBrighton Beach HotelBrighton, MelbourneEElektra
“All of our guests loved the vibe of the venue and said the food was delicious and they left feeling full!” -
![Rooftop at Harbour Room in St Kilda, Melbourne]()
from $165
per person / per dayCheck availabilityRooftop
200 guestsHarbour RoomSt Kilda, MelbourneHarbour Room is on the St Kilda waterfront within the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron. We host weddings, corporate functions, and private events with views of Port Phillip Bay, indoor and rooftop spaces, and a private bridal -
![Side Terrace at Ludlow Bar in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySide Terrace
40 guestsLudlow BarSouthbank, MelbourneNNicole M.
“We had a much larger group that was accommodated in the public bar space with dedicated bar.” -
![Garden Terrace at Hophaus in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGarden Terrace
60 guestsHophausSouthbank, MelbourneCChristian S.
“All in our party were very vocal around the good feed they had. Great location. Service was excellent.” -
![The Lounge at The Cluster in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1650
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Lounge
80 guestsThe ClusterMelbourne CBDJJasmine
“Great venue, beautiful space! Helpful staff members as well (esp. Chelsea)” -
![Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar in Abbotsford, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop Indoors
80 guestsTwo Hands Rooftop BarAbbotsford, Melbourne
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LLuciana V.
“Food and venue were fantastic! Location was great too.” -
![The King Edward Ballroom at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne in Melbourne CBD]()
from $8500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe King Edward Ballroom
350 guestsRendezvous Hotel MelbourneMelbourne CBDJJulie
“The venue is absolutely beautiful, the room was stunning and exactly what we need in the main room”
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“We had our Christmas lunch at Hophaus and it was so good! Lovely staff, food and service.”
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FAQs about Top Waterfront Venues in Melbourne
The cost of waterfront venues in Melbourne 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 September 2025:
| From $3000 | to $8500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $82 | to $99 | per person |
| From $95 | to $660 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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Entire Boat at Yarra Princess in Southbank - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff. Boat was spacious enough.’ -
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.’ -
The Beer Garden at Brighton Beach Hotel in Brighton - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was lovely and our set up was great! The food was also fresh and delicious!’
You'll find waterfront 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 2025):
| Small waterfront venues | up to 40 guests | prices average $299 hire fee per hour |
| Medium waterfront venues | between 60 and 110 guests | prices average $5500 minimum spend per event |
| Large waterfront venues | over 145 guests | prices average $10000 minimum spend per event |
Two fantastic waterfront locations in Port Phillip Bay are Brighton and St Kilda - these charming suburbs are both South East of Melbourne Central. You’ll have front row seats to beautiful Port Phillip Bay!
Some waterfront venues will allow you to arrive by boat which is definitely something different and offers guests a fantastic photo opportunity. Discuss this with your venue manager who may be able to arrange a boat at reduced rates.
We highly recommend Melbourne Docklands on the Yarra River for corporate lunches. This central location is easy to get to making it convenient for guests from all parts of the city. The panoramic views are sure to impress and might really help you close that big deal.
Your Guide to Hiring Waterfront Venues in Melbourne
A waterfront venue or function room is the perfect fit for any function, from a romantic wedding reception or anniversary dinner for a product launch or conference meeting; Melbourne waterfront venues are great for formal and informal occasions. Use our helpful search filter to find a venue that’s right for you. Once you’ve found a waterfront venue that you’re interested in, you can contact the venue managers directly via our website. Venues will then reply to your request via email. We’ve made life easy, right? Before you get started; we have some extra tips and advice for you:
- Formulate your guestlist – Make a guest list before contacting venues is very important. Knowing how many people you have on your guest list allows you to eliminate venues which may be too large or too small. Save yourself time by getting this small but important task done first.
- Does the venue have a view of the water? – If you’re going for a waterfront venue in Melbourne, make sure you’re overlooking the water! It’s no good paying a premium for a waterfront venue and not having a decent view.
- The menu – Think about the type of food you would like to serve at your function. Will it be cocktails and canapes or a multi-course sit-down dinner? If you’re choosing a waterfront venue, you might want to consider a seafood menu to go with the view.
- Have a contingency plan – Many of Melbourne’s waterfront venues have beautiful outdoor spaces to hire. If you are going for this option, make sure you and the event manager have discussed a plan B for Melbourne’s unpredictable weather.
- Entertainment options – If you’re thinking of hiring some entertainment like a jukebox, a band or a photo-booth then you need to make sure you’ll have enough space. Some venues have policies on noise or space limitations, so be sure to get confirmation from the venue manager first.
