Wedding Reception Venues for Hire in Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne

Prices of wedding reception venues average $2000 minimum spend per event. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Eastern Suburbs, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• The Café at The National Hotel in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘I can't thank Sasha and The National Hotel enough for making our wedding memorable.’

• Park Room at Amora Herencia Riverwalk Melbourne in Richmond - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘since we booked a hotel room prior night.’

• Whole Venue at Glasshaus Inside in Cremorne - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘The venue itself and the friendly staff who made my wedding unforgettable!’

You'll find wedding reception 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 Eastern Suburbs, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

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

Smaller wedding reception venues usually fit up to 60 guests seated. Here are some great options in Eastern Suburbs, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Historic Church at Manningham Uniting Church & Community Centre - hall for 40 guests
  Venue said: Features: The hall provides venue Wi‑Fi, wall-mounted air conditioning units, an installed PA system and speakers, and permission to play your own music.

• Buddha Bar at LadyBoy Dining & Bar - dining room for 50 guests
  Venue said: What guests say: The space is cosy and vibey, featuring lively yet unobtrusive background music and attentive, quick service.

• Restaurant at Third Wave BBQ - Hawthorn - restaurant for 55 guests
  Venue said: Our restaurant accommodates up to 55 people for seated dining and is suitable for team gatherings, family celebrations, and birthday parties. The space includes TVs, a dedicated on-site bar, and booth seating, making it suitable...

Cheap wedding reception venues in Eastern Suburbs start from $350 hire fee per event or $35 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Donnie's Room at Doncaster Hotel, from $350 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests seated)
  Venue said: The newly renovated Donnie's Room is perfect for cocktail parties of up to 100 guests. Whether you are hosting a birthday, engagement party, or another milestone event, the room has everything you need for a successful event!

• Entire Venue at Zone Bowling & Timezone Forest Hill, from $35 per person (up to 187 guests seated)
  Venue said: The venue has a capacity of up to 300 guests and can accommodate birthdays, company team building events, holiday celebrations, family gatherings and other special occasions.

• Semi Private Bistro at Cherry Hill Hotel, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests seated)
  Venue said: We have recently launched a new function pack with our recent venue renovations with a minimum food / beverage spend requirement to hire a space in the venue, We would love to chat through what you are looking for and how...