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One thing that makes Tagvenue's selection of private gardens for hire in Melbourne so special is the fact that they offer unique experiences for every kind of taste, style and budget. The intimacy of these spaces makes them perfect for hosting intimate parties and celebrations. They’re also great for business events as they offer an informal yet professional atmosphere that is ideal for networking and building relationships with other professionals in your industry. Whether you're looking for something traditional or contemporary, there's bound to be something here that matches your requirements perfectly!
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Glasshaus Outside is a garden venue housed in a glass conservatory whose enclosed footprint gives the space a private, sheltered character. Design: The interior is a glass conservatory lined by mature potted and hanging plants,
The Greenroom is a private garden area within The Fitzroy Beer Garden defined by a sheltered, plant-filled courtyard topped by a glass roof and decorative parasols.
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Courtyard is a private outdoor space at Northcote Event Rooms defined by an enclosed, sheltered layout that separates it from the rest of the venue. Design: The courtyard uses café-style rattan chairs and small round tables
Luxury Treetop Escapes is a unique Garden Glasshouse offered in the Dandenong Ranges. The glasshouse is perched at the Dandeong Ranges with stunning views of the city at night time.
Section of the Beer Garden, a private garden area in the Bayswater Hotel defined by a covered, semi-enclosed layout. Design: The garden section presents a contemporary pub-garden look with pale striped wall panelling, parquet-effect
Novotel Melbourne Preston is a full-service hotel that pairs overnight accommodation with hotel-run event support and on-site services. Venue highlights: The hotel pairs overnight rooms with on-site leisure amenities including
The cost of private gardens averages around $2000 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 $1000 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $28 | to $65 | per person |
| From $1750 | to $5500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
The Greenroom at The Fitzroy Beer Garden
in Fitzroy - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social, music-forward standing reception or an informal seated gathering in an enclosed garden-style space. What sets it apart: A built-in PA system and a policy allowing guests to bring...
Garden at Olinda Tea House
in Melbourne - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I couldn’t recommend this venue more. The venue, the food, the staff were all 100/10.’
The Garden at Secret Garden Bar
in St Kilda - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The security helped us out for the event a lot and it is a beautiful space in the deck.’
You'll find private gardens 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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 130 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 170 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 650 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
Smaller private gardens usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
Semi-Private Garden Space at The Standard Hotel - garden for 40 guests
Venue said: The semi private outdoor space within the Garden can be hired for events up to 40 guests, such as family and friends hangouts or company fun days. In the menu you can find dishes from Australian, Asian, European and American...
Pear Corner at Healesville Hotel - garden for 25 guests
Venue said: The Healesville Hotel, located in the Yarra Valley, not only offers accommodation, but also indoor and outdoor event areas for hire. Our Private Dining Room, Courtyard, Olive Grove and Pear Corner are perfect for small and...
The Beer Garden at The National Hotel, rated 4.9/5 - garden for 25 guests
Our user said: ‘Review for The Garden Parlour.’
Cheap private gardens in Melbourne start from $1500 hire fee per event or $1000 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Ellis Stones at Como House and Garden, from $1500 hire fee per event
(up to 24 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘I love working with Como house and gardens and couldn't reccomend doing it more.’
Garden Glasshouse at Dandenong Ranges, from $1000 hire fee per day
(up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: Surrounded by trees and the city lights sparkle at night! The glasshouse is a whimsical space perfect for a dry hire. Stunning moss growing between the stones, this glasshouse is a whimsical wonderland ready to be customized...
Event Space at Polish House SYRENA, from $90 hire fee per hour
(up to 400 guests standing)
Venue said: Dedicated on-site parking and the ability to run promoted, ticketed events support larger private functions. Best for: Cultural and community celebrations, live music performances and club concerts, wedding receptions.
In Melbourne, private gardens are most commonly booked for 30 to 65 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Wedding | Usually between $8,300 and $8,900. |
User who booked The Hall at The Hall at Welcome to Brunswick for 80 guests
said: ‘Diana the Events Manager was amazing to deal with.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between $1,500 and $2,000. |
User who booked Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar for 30 guests
said: ‘Great vibes and awesome bar staff, this venue was perfect for our 21st birthday party.’ |
| Party | Usually between $500 and $2,000. |
User who booked Beer Garden at Aviary Hotel for 45 guests
said: ‘We had a fantastic experience at the Aviary beer garden to celebrate a 21st Birthday.’ |
| Photo Shoot | Usually between $400 and $750. |
User who booked Garden at The Potterage for 3 guests
said: ‘The house was amazing, would highly recommend. Linda was very responsive and helpful...’ |
If you're planning a special event, such as a birthday party, it's important to book your venue in advance. We recommend that you start looking at least 6-8 weeks before your event date. However, if you're planning a wedding, make sure to book the venue even earlier—at least 9 months in advance. It’s always best to book as far in advance as possible when looking for an outdoor venue in Melbourne. This will give you plenty of time to find the perfect space and ensure that it’s available.
Lighting is the most important component of interior decoration. There are many options, including candles and fairy lights, which can help set the tone of your event. You can also use colourful scatter cushions and throws to create an intimate space for guests to relax in, or even create cocktail party seating areas that are perfect for stretching out and socialising.
Garden venues make any function better. A garden party is especially great if you’re looking to create a romantic atmosphere for engagement parties, anniversaries, weddings or even a garden reception. For corporate events, product launches, company functions, and cocktail parties a garden venue can help set an easygoing atmosphere allowing guests to relax and engage with each other.
So, if you’ve decided that a private garden venue in Melbourne is the way to go, you’ve come to the right place. We have included a comprehensive list of outdoor venues as well as some hints and tips to help make your garden party so amazing your guests won’t want to leaf (sorry, we couldn’t resist):
So, how much will you pay to hire a garden? Here are some rough estimates for Melbourne:
If you’re on a tight budget, then consider planning your garden event during the low season. The low season will typically be during the wet months so make sure the venue has a plan B.
Here are some of our all-time favourite locations for garden venues in Melbourne:
Last but not least, we're answering some common questions below:
The venue was perfect for us. Perfect blend of indoor / outdoor vibes and lots of flexibility with how you can decorate. The service and organisation was awesome - no one had to wait around for drinks. Was surprised that we comfortably had 110+ people with dance floor as well
Very spacious with lots of sitting areas as well as standing/dancing space, great bar service and bar staff, helpful with set up and very accomodating with bringing in our own external catering. They also let us tailor our drinks package to include everything we wanted. Leading up the organising was really easy and straightforward, communication via email was very detailed from Paul initially and then Jessy the bar manager. Audrey the manager on the day of our event was really relaxed and great to deal with. Location is very central and parking is easy around there. We had the best party at LOLA- highly recommend!
The staff were always super helpful and readily available throughout the months prior to our engagement party for planning purposes. The event went off without a hitch and it was an absolute blast. Everyone loved the mini meals available and the staff even assisted in service of food and desserts. Would definitely recommend this venue!
Amazing staff, the food was fantastic, excellent music choice. For a small function would 100% recommend, our experience was great!
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