Melbourne’s best 18th birthday venues make stepping into adulthood easy. Whether it’s a rooftop bar in Southbank, a hidden pub in Fitzroy, or a stylish venue in the CBD, there are plenty of options. Many include a free $100 bar tab. Celebrate your milestone in style, see prices clearly, and avoid hours of phoning around. Start browsing below to find the ideal spot for your 18th birthday or first big adult party.
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Pricing for 18th birthday venues in Melbourne varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $506 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $200 to $2000 across 27 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $2655 per booking, ranging from $500 to $6600 based on 50 venues. Final costs depend on factors including venue capacity, suburb location, day of the week, security guard charges and extensions to the guaranteed hire duration. Additional expenses may include DJ hire, entertainment, specialised catering, decorations.
| Pricing Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Hire Fee | $200 | $506 | $2000 |
| Minimum Spend | $500 | $2655 | $6600 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $1890 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $2353 minimum spend, representing a 24% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $3455 minimum spend, costing 1.8x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $200 | $548 | $1500 |
| Spend | $500 | $1890 | $4000 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $200 | $562 | $2000 |
| Spend | $500 | $2353 | $6000 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $200 | $442 | $800 |
| Spend | $700 | $3455 | $6600 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of December 2025.
