Memorable spots for gatherings in Ballarat
Ballarat offers venues that fit milestone celebrations or casual get-togethers. From heritage buildings to modern pubs and private function rooms, there’s something to suit your style and group. Many include a complimentary $100 bar tab. Getting started is easy: Take a look below and find the Ballarat venue that’s right for your event.
A Saturday function in Ballarat typically has a minimum spend of $1,675, which is the midpoint across the 8 spaces here that set one. The average works out at $1,700. About 38% of them also carry a hire charge, and where there is one it usually brings the minimum spend down rather than adding to it.
| Saturday | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum spend | $1,250 | $1,675 | $2,000 | 8 |
| Hire charge | $150 | $235 | $250 | 4 |
| Capacity | Charge | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium rooms 71 to 140 guests, 5 spaces | Minimum spend | $1,500 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Hire charge | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large rooms 141 guests or more, 3 spaces | Minimum spend | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Hire charge | $220 | $235 | $250 |
Large rooms sit about 33% above medium rooms on minimum spend.
| Day | Typical hours | Usual start | Usual finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 5 | 7pm | 12am |
| Saturday | 5 | 7pm | 12am |
Ranges from 4 hours at the short end to 6 at the long end. Going past the guaranteed finish usually costs extra.
Security guard charges apply at some venues here and are shown on each listing. 5 of the 9 will let you meet the minimum spend with a beverage package. Every one of them accepts a bar tab. Costs outside the venue quote usually include DJ hire, entertainment, specialised catering and decorations.
2 of the 9 spaces in Ballarat include a bonus bar tab when you enquire through Partystar. That's 1 at $100 and 1 at $50. The venue adds it to your bar on the night once you meet its stated requirement, which is either the hire charge, the minimum spend or the minimum guest numbers. See how the bonus bar tab works for the full detail.
Mostly not. 5 of the 8 spaces that set a minimum spend have no hire charge at all. The 3 that do charge run from $150 to $250 for a Saturday.
Food, drinks or both, depending on the venue. At a lot of venues drinks alone will cover it, and the venue's own listing says which applies. See how minimum spend works.
Last updated , based on 9 Ballarat function spaces.
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