Quirky Restaurants for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of quirky restaurants average $2750 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• The Barrel Room at La Madonna in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘We ordered the chef’s meal which was five courses of excellent food shared.’

• Private Dining Room at Aunty Kim's in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Staff are incredibly helpful, the venue itself is beautiful and the food was amazing...’

• Emerald Private Dining Room at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Fantastic service, Barbara was on top of all the food arrangements for the whole night.’

You'll find quirky restaurants 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 (September 2026):

These are the venues within 300 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar at Cookie on 252 Swanston Street - 150 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Excellent communication. Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks.’
• Entire Venue at The Moat on 176 Little Lonsdale Street - 200 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘From the beginning, Rosie was responsive and helpful, & allowed us a lot of flexibility with our booking.’
• EL BORN Hardware Lane at Grill Steak Seafood on 66 Hardware Lane - 300 m from centre.
  Venue said: Grill Steak Seafood on Hardware Lane is an authentic modern fusion restaurant incorporating the best of Italian, Australian, and other international cuisines.

Smaller quirky restaurants usually fit up to 35 guests seated. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• River Terrace at Hophaus, rated 4.8/5 - terrace for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘The space was great. Service and Food was excellent...’

• Private Dining Room at Zsa's Bar & Bistroteca - dining room for 30 guests
  Venue said: The space features a darker, more refined feel — choose to dine with the backdrop of our pasta-making kitchen, or convert the space into your own private bar.

• Private Room at KOMEYUI Melbourne - dining room for 10 guests
  Venue said: Our restaurant is ideal for small groups looking to host business meetings, catch up with friends, or celebrate a special occasion. Our private dining room is cozy and perfect for intimate gatherings with your loved ones...

In Melbourne, quirky restaurants are most commonly booked for 20 to 55 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

To enjoy a long list of only the best quirky restaurants, you should start your search at least 3 months in advance. It will give you enough time to make up your mind about the event’s style and find the venues that will match its setting.