Darwin has venues that work for both casual social gatherings and professional events. Tropical outdoor spaces, waterfront bars, and private lounges are all included. Many venues offer clear pricing and a free $100 bar tab. Planning has never been easier. Browse below to compare options and choose the perfect Darwin venue for your celebration.
Pricing for Function Venues in Darwin varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $355 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $190 to $600 across 8 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $267 per booking, ranging from $200 to $400 based on 3 venues.
Friday pricing is similar, averaging $427 for room hire and $450 for minimum spend. Minimum spend venues cost approximately 0.8x more than room hire venues on average. 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 | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Hire Fee | $190 | $355 | $600 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $267 | $400 |
| Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Hire Fee | $190 | $427 | $999 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $450 | $999 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $0 room hire and $200 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $220 room hire and $0 minimum spend, representing a -100% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $400 room hire and $400 minimum spend, costing 2.0x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Venue Size | Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 70 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Medium (71-140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $190 | $220 | $250 |
| Minimum Spend | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Large (over 140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $200 | $400 | $600 |
| Minimum Spend | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Venue Size | Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 70 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $999 | $999 | $999 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $466 | $999 | |
| Medium (71-140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $190 | $220 | $250 |
| Minimum Spend | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Large (over 140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $200 | $400 | $600 |
| Minimum Spend | $400 | $400 | $400 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of December 2025.
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Private venues and function rooms in the CBD or city locations, and around the suburbs of the Darwin Ward of Chan, Lyons, Richardson or Waters range from posh and pricey to free of charge.
