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Top Reception Venues in Southbank
Weddings should start with a bang, especially yours! Yearning for a grand reception near the iconic Crown Casino? Our classy mansions are ready for you! Or maybe you’d prefer elegant halls along the Yarra River to dance the night away with your favourite people? Not your vibe? Celebrate with a rooftop reception featuring stunning views of the Melbourne skyline. Make memories to last a lifetime at these wedding reception venues in Southbank. Compare photos, prices, and packages before booking the best location.
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![Wedding at Eureka 89 in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $8000
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50 guestsEureka 89Southbank, MelbourneSStefan W.
“Great venue with spectacular view over Melbourne. Friendly staff and very responsive. Overall great food.” -
![Northern Point Room at Eureka 89 in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $170
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140 guestsEureka 89Southbank, MelbourneZZaw H.
“Amazing view, friendly staff and delicious food” -
![Bar Terrace at Ludlow Bar in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar Terrace
110 guestsLudlow BarSouthbank, MelbourneOur Bar Terrace is an outdoor space which benefits from stunning views of the city and down the Yarra River. With a private entrance from the Southbank Promenade your guests will be able to relax and enjoy themselves in stylish -
![Dining Terrace at Ludlow Bar in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $7000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Terrace
90 guestsLudlow BarSouthbank, MelbourneLudlow’s Riverside Terrace is a hit for functions. It provides a great space for stand up events and comes with our private terrace bar. Ideal for up to 100 people it can be hired exclusively. -
![Eureka Room 1 + 2 at Mercure Melbourne Southbank in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $120
per personCheck availabilityEureka Room 1 + 2
60 guestsMercure Melbourne SouthbankSouthbank, MelbourneLocated on the ground floor of Mercure Melbourne Southbank, Eureka Room 1+2 is a spacious and versatile venue ideal for corporate events, training sessions, and private functions. -
![Eureka Room 2 at Mercure Melbourne Southbank in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $380
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEureka Room 2
12 guestsMercure Melbourne SouthbankSouthbank, MelbourneLocated on the ground floor of Mercure Melbourne Southbank, Eureka Room 2 is a bright, adaptable event space ideal for small meetings, workshops, and private gatherings. -
![Southbank Ballroom at Oakwood Premier Melbourne in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $95
per person / per dayCheck availabilitySouthbank Ballroom
155 guestsOakwood Premier MelbourneSouthbank, MelbourneThe Southbank Ballroom is located on level 3 with private lift access. Surrounded by 4.7 meter-tall floor-to-ceiling windows, it allows for generous sunlight in the day and is lit by stylish overhead light features in the -
![Arabesque 1 at Mantra Southbank Melbourne in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $600
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityArabesque 1
65 guestsMantra Southbank MelbourneSouthbank, MelbourneArabesque 1, located on the mezzanine level of Mantra Southbank Melbourne, offers a bright and airy environment, with natural light streaming in from large windows. -
![Entire Boat at Yarra Empress in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $1247
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Boat
145 guestsYarra EmpressSouthbank, MelbourneYarra Empress is one of the many boats on offer at Melbourne River Cruises, many of which would be a familiar sight upon the Yarra River, trundling past Southbank and past the Botanic Gardens. -
![Internal Dining at Ludlow Bar in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $6000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityInternal Dining
60 guestsLudlow BarSouthbank, MelbourneOur entire Internal Dining Room accommodates up to 60 guests for private events. Great for, corporate lunches, dinners, social events and Christmas parties. -
![Exclusive Dining Room at Ludlow Bar in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $18000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Dining Room
160 guestsLudlow BarSouthbank, MelbourneA glass wall separating our Terrace and Dining Room can be removed to create one large open plan indoor/outdoor space for more massive stand up or sit down events. -
![Dining Terrace at Hophaus in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Terrace
50 guestsHophausSouthbank, MelbourneHophaus opened midway through 2014 as Southbank’s most exciting food and beverage showpiece – a cosmopolitan reinvention of the great Bavarian Bier Halls brought to you by one of Melbourne’s most established hospitality groups.
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Prices of wedding reception venues average $5500 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 Southbank, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $3000 | to $10000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $60 | to $109 | per person |
| From $4500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at BearBrass in Southbank - rated 5/5
Venue said: It's perfect for dining, parties, family and social gatherings as well as corporate receptions and other functions. We can;t wait to host your event! -
Wedding at Eureka 89 in Southbank - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue with spectacular view over Melbourne. Friendly staff and very responsive.’ -
Bar Terrace at Ludlow Bar in Southbank - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: With a private entrance from the Southbank Promenade your guests will be able to relax and enjoy themselves in stylish surroundings. The venue would be set up in a cocktail style format with couches, high top tables, and...
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 Southbank, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average $8000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 145 guests | prices average $15000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $3200 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 60 guests |
| Terrace | prices average $7000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 135 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Lounge | prices average $10000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
Cheap wedding reception venues in Southbank start from $35 per person or $3000 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Dining Room at BearBrass, from $35 per person (up to 52 guests seated)
Venue said: Whether you're looking for a leisurely brunch, a quick lunch, or a delicious dinner, the Dining Room at BearBrass is the perfect destination. -
Eden at Shadow Play by Peppers, from $3000 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests seated)
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Terrace at Baci, from $60 per person (up to 62 guests seated)
Venue said: Baci’s outdoor terrace, located at Crown Riverwalk in Southbank, Melbourne, offers a stylish and comfortable outdoor dining area with a capacity of up to 100 guests.
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