Birthday parties, Christmas parties, social occasions, engagements and more. Whatever the celebration, find the ideal venue to throw a memorable event using our the venue finder above. Throw your party at one of the many brilliant party venues Melbourne has to offer.
Whether you want something cool, outdoors, luxurious or casual, your search starts here. Check out our list of Top Party Venues in and around Melbourne below. For other locations, special features or facilities, remember to use the venue finder at the top of the page to search the perfect event space.
From intimate gatherings to large cocktail events, The Emerson boast one of Melbourne’s best rooftop party venues. With a fully-retractable roof and suitable for all weather conditions, you and your guests will have a memorable time, whatever the occasion.
Accommodating up to 300 guests throughout the entire level, it can also be split into two intimate spaces each with their own private bar and day bed/lounge furniture. Also check out their plush intimate cocktail lounge, also available for private functions.
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The charming George Lounge is an inviting basement bar with comfortable seating areas and space for a dance floor. Full of character, this venue accommodates up to 120 guests and is a top choice for birthdays, engagements and corporate functions.
Full venue is available or just hire the VIP lounge for smaller events. Licensed until 3am, you can also organise your own catering.
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Cocktail celebrations with canapes, sit-down occasions or a casual business event, your guests will be inspired in this vibrant function space at Ovolo South Yarra.
As always, Ovolo Hotels deliver everything you need for modern and quality events mixed in with a a big serving of bold and unique styling. This space is no different with it’s retro decor and plush lounge seating.
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This former chocolate factory with high ceilings and large original iron windows has been transformed into Port Melbourne’s favourite hospitality venue.
This stunning location offers a unique and private experience surrounded by trees, expansive outdoor seating, low-rise commercial buildings and plenty of free parking. The light-filled and flexible space is perfect for your next corporate dinner party, private celebration or special event.
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The Palms Cremorne is Melbourne’s latest exclusive event venue. This converted warehouse venue oozes class and character with its blend of contemporary and industrial design. The flexible floor layout makes it suited to different event styles whether it’s a private or corporate affair.
The venue features an outdoor deck, fireplace, designer bar, pendant lights, polished concrete floor and an impressive wine display wall. They have amazing food and packages available, you can sit back and let them do everything, however there is a commercial kitchen on site which allows the provision of outside caterers with prior agreement.
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This North Melbourne Warehouse venue is hidden behind an anonymous street front. The industrial style space has high ceilings, detailed warehouse features, concrete flooring and an oversize marble service bar. The commercial kitchen, direct street access, roller doors and ample rigging points makes this an appealing blank canvas venue for a host of events.
The venue is used for weddings, private functions, corporate events, long table dinners, product launches, fashion shows, cocktail events and Christmas parties.
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Hophaus is a Southbank function venue with north-facing waterfront views of the Yarra and Flinders Street Station. It’s a cosmopolitan reinvention of the great German and European Bier Halls and a great spot to host your next celebration.
With several function areas to choose from, including spaces for both seated and standing functions, or a combination of both; you can host groups from 15 to 180 guests. The Garden Terrace is an external function area on the riverside terrace and features a glass roof with retractable side awning, and heating for those cosy winter evenings, so it’s perfect all year round.
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Hugely popular for team building events, hens, bucks and fun celebrations, Ballers Clubhouse is a mind blowing experience. Bringing concept, design, tech, entertainment, food and drink together – it offers a social experience unlike any other.
Depending on your occasion and party size, there are several innovative and cool spaces to choose from, all offering something unique – including ping pong, VR, Shufflecourt and lawn games to name a few.
But it’s more than just the games; this super venue offers luxury in spades. The Champions Bar for example is suited for parties up to 50 guests and includes a mix of ottomans, couches, a stunning private bar, ping pong table and VR booth. Click on the venue to see more of what is on offer at Ballers Clubhouse.
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Situated at the northern-end of Swanston Street, The Oxford Scholar Hotel has served Melburnians for more than 160 years and has now been re-imagined as a sophisticated bar and functions venue.
Designed for parties, celebrations and functions, The Atrium is a versatile and well equipped function space, with décor that is warm yet industrial. With state of the art AV equipment, catering and drinks packages to suit both stand-up and sit-down events and inherent flexibility in mind, the attentive events team will work with you to organise a memorable party.
The Atrium can accommodate up to 100 guests standing. The Oxford Scholar also has a level 1 private events space.
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Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Bond Melbourne is a unique and opulent party venue. It has been designed with intimate corners, enclosed booths, and numerous private spaces.
The whole venue can be hired for large events such as product launches and corporate events up to 550 guests. Smaller private spaces can also be hired such as The Magnum Room which suits up to 50 guests and features a stunning design, furnishings and private service.
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Get your favourite people together and celebrate in style surrounded by retro-furnishings, custom joinery, and original contemporary art.
The Rockstar Suite at Ovolo South Yarra is dedicated to the golden era’s most iconic and is the perfect space for celebrations with your entourage.
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300 metres above sea level, in the heart of Melbourne, Eureka 89 provides a unique setting for dinner events. With two impressive spaces and the ability to connect creating one large area, Eureka 89 has been designed with high-end events in mind. Both come with the ability to set up with dance floors and entertainment as required.
Jaw dropping panoramic views are waiting for you and your guests from both The Southern and Northern Points of the venue. The Southern Point is more intimate and suits private dining from 20 guests. For larger events, The Northern Point seats between 60 and 250 guests
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Caulfield Wine Bar is an outdoor space benefiting from panoramic views of the racecourse and is used for cocktail parties, networking functions and product launches up to 500 guests. Caulfield Racecourse is located eight kilometres from the Melbourne CBD in the south-eastern suburbs and offers several event venues.
Large indoor event venues at Caulfield include The Promenade, Medallion Bar, Concourse and The Mezzanine with room capacities between 1000 and 2300 pax. These function rooms are well suited to trade shows, large conferences, school graduations, gala events and exhibitions. Select the venue to find out more about all venues available at Caulfield Racecourse.
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Located on the corner of Punt and Toorak Road in South Yarra, is one of Melbourne’s oldest hotels; The Arcadia. With rich history and modern entertainment, Arcadia has been creating memories with the help of locals for generations.
The rooftop terrace has a retractable roof and is perfect whatever the season. The space accommodates up to 150 guests and includes a private bar, Nexo sound system and LG plasma screen.
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In East Melbourne, College Lawn Hotel has three function spaces; courtyard bar, beer garden and terrace.
With a backdrop of luscious greenery and a sheltered section to keep you dry in bad weather, The Beer Garden is a large outdoor venue for celebrations up to 150 seated and 250 standing. For catering; tailored BBQ packages are available to suit your occasion and include your own chef.
Click on The Beer Garden to the left to see more images and to find out more about the Courtyard Bar and Terrace event spaces.
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Just 5km from the CBD, Soaring, The Boiler House at Scienceworks is the ultimate Melbourne events venues with exposed ceilings and raw industrial feel. Entering via a long, moodily lit ramp, your guests will arrive in a cavernous space home to two enormous, fully restored boilers. Oozing with character, the Boiler House also offering flexibility to style and configure as you need.
The Boiler House hosts up to 260 guests for banquet and 350 cocktail and comes with a dance floor option, event lighting, three-phase power and easy access for large equipment loads. Scienceworks also offer The Engine Room; another unique event venue with a similar industrial feel and is suitable for smaller events. Click the venue on the left to see more images of The Boiler House, The Engine Room and other unique venues available for hire across the science museum and planetarium.
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Owned and operated by Bavarian Chefs, Hofbrauhaus is famous for its imported Bavarian beers, pork knuckle, freshly crumbed Schnitzel and delicious sausages
Serving up a lively atmosphere for your next celebration, you can pick from The Bier Hall, Restaurant or Alpine Bar to host your guests. Hofbrauhaus welcomes Hens, Bucks, 21sts, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Corporate Events and any other special occasions. Live music is played on Friday and Saturday nights and the functions packages include platters, banquets and party packs.
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Mofo Lounge is a uniquely furnished event venue located in Prahan with two event spaces. Morocco Lounge is situated on the first floor and adorned in rich Arabesque tapestries, large ornate mirrors and antique lanterns from Morocco.
With large luxurious daybeds, a private bar and private dance floor, the venue is a top spot for hen’s parties, birthday celebrations and engagement parties. It can cater for up to 114 guests cocktail style. A variety of food and beverage catering options are available
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