Looking for an affordable venue to celebrate a birthday in Melbourne? You don't have to exceed your budget. Explore our listings of Melbourne’s best cheap birthday party venues and find fun spaces at a price you can afford. You can filter our listings by price, location, and capacity to choose from bars, restaurants, party venues, and more. Whether you are dreaming of ocean views, kid-friendly activities, or brews on a rooftop, we have it all. Search, negotiate, and book your favourite venue through our user-friendly platform today!
The cost of hiring a cheap birthday party venue in Melbourne can vary depending on several factors. But the average cost for renting a cheap birthday party venue in Melbourne can range from $119 per hour for smaller spaces to $388 per hour for larger venues. You can also find minimum spend venues, which can cost anywhere from $800 for small private dining rooms to several thousand dollars for larger party venues. If you choose a venue that offers party packages, prices will start at $21 per person. (All data from Tagvenue.)
You can start your search with these highly rated and affordable venues:
The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar - The group reservation spaces at this iconic cocktail bar in Northcote can fit up to 40 guests for only $5 minimum spend. You can save even more money during your party by taking advantage of their drink specials.
The Beer Garden at The National Hotel - Book your birthday party at this beer garden in Richmond that can fit up to 25 guests for only $50 minimum spend. This al fresco venue is open all year round and provides heating during colder months. Guests praise the venue’s atmosphere, good food, and low prices.
Retro Cinema 3 at Abbots Yard - Hiring a unique venue for a birthday is a great opportunity to take advantage of a low cost event, and the Retro Cinema on Victoria Street is no exception. This retrofitted shipping container seats 10 for only a $40 minimum spend.
There are plenty of cheap birthday party venues for hire in the city. When exploring these venues, you should start by focusing on a few key elements:
There are many other strategies you can use to reduce the cost of your birthday party.