Top Reception Venues in South Yarra
South Yarra offers wedding reception venues that cater to a range of styles, from grand ballrooms with chandeliers and city skyline views to historic mansions with elegant period architecture and refined details. With iconic landmarks like the Royal Botanic Gardens nearby, these spaces also provide stunning photo opportunities. Explore Tagvenue to find spaces with customisable packages to suit your guest list and celebration.
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from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBackroom
70 guestsOvolo South YarraSouth Yarra, Melbourne#Supervenue
SSally I.
“I was impressed at every turn by what the venue has built for itself, and what the team were willing to offer.” -
from $2300
per eventCheck availabilityBallroom
60 guestsComo House and GardenSouth Yarra, MelbourneCChloe S.
“So prompt and so detailed. I love working with Como house and gardens and couldn't reccomend doing it more.” -
from $165
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVersatile Event Space
40 guestsThe Conservatory - South YarraSouth Yarra, MelbourneAn event venue that is beautifully covered in plants - the whole area is surrounded by glass walls and is full of plants. Sunlight gets into the room and moves around the bright plants and modern furniture during the day,
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from $20000
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityRooftop Restaurant
125 guestsBeverly RooftopSouth Yarra, MelbourneThe Rooftop Restaurant is a private rooftop dining and bar area at Beverly Rooftop centred on panoramic city and sunset views. Design: The space pairs clean-lined timber tables, low banquettes and mixed seating beneath a
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from $130
per personCheck availabilityThe Grand Room
150 guestsThe Grand RoomSouth Yarra, MelbourneA full-floor event space featuring wraparound windows overlooking Chapel Street and Toorak Road. The flexible layout allows the venue to be used as one expansive space or divided into two more intimate settings, making it
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from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Lounge
100 guestsThe Osborne Rooftop & BarSouth Yarra, MelbourneThe space is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets. Ideal for: Groups looking for a relaxed, drinks-focused social gathering or a lounge-style seated reception.
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from $62
per personCheck availabilityPrivate Lounge
40 guestsTemperance HotelSouth Yarra, Melbourne#Supervenue
Private Lounge, a Lounge in the Temperance Hotel, an enclosed private function room separated from the main bar that provides a self-contained space. Design: The room presents deep red carpet, tall red velvet curtains, arched
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from $2300
per eventCheck availabilityCroquet Lawn
60 guestsComo House and GardenSouth Yarra, MelbourneCroquet Lawn, a semi-private outdoor space at Como House and Garden, fronts the estate's formal garden and provides a heritage garden setting. Design: The garden's structured planting beds and mature trees define the area,
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from $2000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityJohn Olsen Penthouse
36 guestsThe Olsen Hotel Melbourne - Art SeriesSouth Yarra, MelbourneJohn Olsen Penthouse is a private penthouse event space in The Olsen Hotel Melbourne - Art Series, defined by floor-to-ceiling glazing that delivers panoramic city views.
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from $1500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWedding
60 guestsComo House and GardenSouth Yarra, MelbourneFountain Terrace is a semi-private outdoor terrace in Como House and Garden defined by a formal, tree-framed lawn and a straight central path that organises the space.
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from $3500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityWedding Reception/Ceremonies
100 guestsArcadia HotelSouth Yarra, MelbourneComplete with a retractable roof, this beautiful space is open and breezy in summer, or heated and cozy during winter. Entertain up to 120 guests in the stunning semi-outdoor deck, open until midnight each evening.
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from $7000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Chapel Room
70 guestsThe Grand RoomSouth Yarra, MelbourneThe Chapel Room is a Dining Room in The Grand Room defined by a two‑zone layout that separates lounge seating from a standing bar area. Design: The interior pairs dark painted walls and marble‑effect surfaces with deep green
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FAQs about Top Reception Venues in South Yarra
Prices of wedding reception venues average $2500 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 South Yarra, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $1200 | to $9000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $1500 | to $2000 | hire fee per event |
| From $1500 | to $2000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Versatile Event Space at The Conservatory - South Yarra in South Yarra - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: When nighttime comes, the space is still but it is cozy with a warm and atmospheric light. The elegance, in this case, is not at all difficult to recognize. -
Private Lounge at Temperance Hotel in South Yarra - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups wanting a private indoor room arranged for seated meetings or a relaxed, social reception. What sets it apart: A ceiling-mounted projection screen and a small raised performance area supply a built-in... -
Backroom at Ovolo South Yarra in South Yarra - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We were lucky to host the wedding of the year at Ovolo.’
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 South Yarra, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average $1750 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 80 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average $10000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Lounge | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 130 guests |
| Rooftop | prices average $10000 minimum spend per event | typically between 150 and 250 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 90 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $9000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 90 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average $20000 minimum spend per event | typically between 65 and 100 guests |
Cheap wedding reception venues in South Yarra start from $800 minimum spend per event or $75 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Penny & The Jets at Ovolo South Yarra, from $800 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: A compact meeting room arranged around round wooden tables, a geometric carpet and a pastel illustrated feature wall that create a contained, contemporary working environment. -
Rooftop at The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club, from $75 per person (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: Our rooftop offers an intimate atmosphere on level three of the bar. We provide 50 seats and can welcome 300 guests. The space is enclosed and climate-controlled. -
Roped Off Lounge + Balcony at Katuk, from $1000 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests seated)
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