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Top Small Bars in Melbourne
Ready for a night out with your mates for a pint or classy cocktail? Melbourne boasts an array of small bars waiting to be explored by you. So get set to dive into the city's best small venues with Tagvenue. Are you drawn to Fitzroy and Collingwood for quirky themes and intimate atmospheres? Interested in discovering hidden gems in South Melbourne's charming lanes? Or perhaps you're seeking sophisticated boutique bars and secret speakeasies in the CBD? Don't worry! Wherever you're looking, we have listings for the venues you need. Get ready to enjoy a drink or two in Melbourne's small drinking spots – you won't be disappointed!
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![Private Function Room at The Blacksmith Bar in Cremorne, Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
110 guestsThe Blacksmith BarCremorne, Melbourne
#Supervenue
NNazanin J.
“I am absolutely in love with the atmosphere and interior design of the Blacksmith Bar. ” -
![Entire Bar at Theory Bar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Bar
150 guestsTheory BarMelbourne CBDMMargaret L.
“We did our vow renewal reception at Theory Bar. The bar manager set up the decorations prior to the event. ” -
![Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar in Richmond, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsConcrete Boots BarRichmond, Melbourne
#Supervenue
AAmin
“All around a great venue to hire for any event. Hosted my bday here and everything was on point ” -
![Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar in Abbotsford, Melbourne]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop Indoors
80 guestsTwo Hands Rooftop BarAbbotsford, Melbourne
#Supervenue
KKirsty
“Great vibes and awesome bar staff, this venue was perfect for our 21st birthday party. ” -
![Feather Lounge at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD]()
from $21
per person / per dayCheck availabilityFeather Lounge
70 guestsThe Emerald PeacockMelbourne CBD
#Supervenue
MMatylda
“No minimum bar spend to hire a place is a bonus. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. ” -
![Whole Venue at Ruelle Wine Bar in Prahran, Melbourne]()
from $800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
45 guestsRuelle Wine BarPrahran, MelbourneJJess C.
“The Ruelle Wine Bar was the perfect location for our event. ” -
![The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $5
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Sundeck Function Space
80 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
#Supervenue
MMichelle C.
“The decor, the furniture, the lighting, the space, the bar, the staff, the dance floor, and the owner. ” -
![Stunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge at Balaclava Hotel in South East Melbourne]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityStunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge
120 guestsBalaclava HotelSouth East MelbourneZZoe G.
“Has a lift which was excellent for accessibility and good open space around the bar. ” -
![VIP Side Room at The George Lounge in St Kilda, Melbourne]()
from $1450
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityVIP Side Room
40 guestsThe George LoungeSt Kilda, MelbourneNNyaguay M.
“I would definitely book the George Lounge again. The venue is beautiful and the staff were very friendly. ” -
![Peacock Lounge at The Emerald Peacock in Melbourne CBD]()
from $21
per person / per dayCheck availabilityPeacock Lounge
140 guestsThe Emerald PeacockMelbourne CBD
#Supervenue
HHari B.
“The Bartender's choice of cocktail was amazing. ” -
![Entire Venue at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $5
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
160 guestsThe Purple Emerald Lounge BarNorthcote, Melbourne
#Supervenue
JJack H.
“The sundeck was a terrific place to host a book launch, and the staff were fantastic. ” -
![Side Bar Function Area at Polly Bar in Fitzroy, Melbourne]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySide Bar Function Area
35 guestsPolly BarFitzroy, MelbourneJJesse F.
“Lovely room, the private bar and adjacent open-air room with bathroom were also awesome to have ”
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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
from $1600
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Main Bar
40
80
Bonny
Fitzroy, Melbourne
#Supervenue
M
Melissa M.
“Bonny hosted my daughters 21st birthday party. We hired the entire venue. ”
“Bonny hosted my daughters 21st birthday party. We hired the entire venue. ”
from $1636
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Island Bar
20
40
Death or Glory
Prahran, Melbourne
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Lacey M.
“We hosted a birthday party in the Island bar upstairs and had DJs play. ”
“We hosted a birthday party in the Island bar upstairs and had DJs play. ”
from $1300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
42
65
Lady Peacock
St Kilda, Melbourne
S
Sam
“Couldn't recommend it more to not visit this place and book your fantasy party here. ”
“Couldn't recommend it more to not visit this place and book your fantasy party here. ”
from $21
per person / per day
per person / per day
The Rooftop
220
The Emerald Peacock
Melbourne CBD
#Supervenue
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J
“Excellent venue for a large mixed party, lots of zones to sit and chat. ”
“Excellent venue for a large mixed party, lots of zones to sit and chat. ”
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Narnia Booth
30
30
Storyville
Melbourne CBD
R
Rasrdh I.
“Loved the presentation and ambience of the venue itself - its dark but cozy and very charming. ”
“Loved the presentation and ambience of the venue itself - its dark but cozy and very charming. ”
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main Bar
40
60
Aces Bar @ Brunswick Aces
Northern Suburbs, Melbourne
M
Melanie R.
“Room for small live music performance. In house. A highly recommended venue for an event or party ”
“Room for small live music performance. In house. A highly recommended venue for an event or party ”
Check Our Melbourne’s 21st Birthday Party Bars That Are All the Rage
from $5000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Landing Bar
80
140
The Rogue Squire
South East Melbourne
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Milan M.
“Overall great venue would 100% recommend, and would host here again ”
“Overall great venue would 100% recommend, and would host here again ”
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Courtyard
20
30
Bonny
Fitzroy, Melbourne
#Supervenue
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Helena H.
“Bonny is an excellent venue for a 30th party from the location to the space itself! ”
“Bonny is an excellent venue for a 30th party from the location to the space itself! ”
from $2250
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
51
120
The George Lounge
St Kilda, Melbourne
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Branden
“However, Paul assisted with an alternative venue option (The Kilburn) which exceeded my expectations. ”
“However, Paul assisted with an alternative venue option (The Kilburn) which exceeded my expectations. ”
from $700
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Rooftop Outdoors
24
30
Two Hands Rooftop Bar
Abbotsford, Melbourne
#Supervenue
C
Charlotte T.
“Great experience, highly recommended if you're looking for something private and cozy ”
“Great experience, highly recommended if you're looking for something private and cozy ”
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
40
60
Sugar Glider
Fitzroy, Melbourne
#Supervenue
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Liv M.
“Sugar glider was the perfect venue for our event. The staff we super friendly and very accommodating. ”
“Sugar glider was the perfect venue for our event. The staff we super friendly and very accommodating. ”
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Beer Garden
50
60
Pre Drinks Bar
Prahran, Melbourne
#Supervenue
J
Joshua
“Highly recommend as a venue for hire, both for upstairs and for the back area. ”
“Highly recommend as a venue for hire, both for upstairs and for the back area. ”
Pick from Most Attractive Bars for Live Music Events
from $5
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main Room
80
80
The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar
Northcote, Melbourne
#Supervenue
M
Michelle C.
“The decor, the furniture, the lighting, the space, the bar, the staff, the dance floor, and the owner. ”
“The decor, the furniture, the lighting, the space, the bar, the staff, the dance floor, and the owner. ”
from $500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Garden
150
400
Howler
Brunswick, Melbourne
Good for 300 seated or 400 standing. Our garden also has production facilities for DJ's, live music, speeches and presentations and an internal main cocktail bar.
from $300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Atrium
60
80
Red Eye Bar
St Kilda, Melbourne
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Latisha H.
“Staff were incredible and super helpful and the space was really nice. ”
“Staff were incredible and super helpful and the space was really nice. ”
from $500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Beer Garden
25
30
Two Hands Rooftop Bar
Abbotsford, Melbourne
#Supervenue
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The C.
“The cocktails were amazing as well as the food. Loved the staff and how accommodating and friendly they were. ”
“The cocktails were amazing as well as the food. Loved the staff and how accommodating and friendly they were. ”
from $1636
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Saloon
20
60
Death or Glory
Prahran, Melbourne
L
Lacey M.
“D.O.G. was the perfect venue for our event. ”
“D.O.G. was the perfect venue for our event. ”
from $2200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Private Function Space/Stage
60
150
The Motley Bauhaus
Carlton, Melbourne
C
Charlotte
“Amazing venue - so helpful organising , great team ”
“Amazing venue - so helpful organising , great team ”
FAQs about Top Small Bars in Melbourne
In Melbourne, prices of small bars average $1500 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:
| From $800 | to $2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $21 | to $50 | per person |
| From $300 | to $550 | hire fee per event |
Melbourne's small bars are suitable for a variety of events:
- Cocktail Parties - Small bars in Melbourne often specialise in crafting creative cocktails and providing cosy, intimate spaces, making them ideal venues for cocktail parties. Whether it's a birthday celebration, engagement party, or corporate mixer, small bars offer a relaxed yet stylish setting for guests to socialise and enjoy handcrafted drinks.
- Hens and Bucks Parties - Small bars provide intimate and relaxed settings for hens and bucks parties, allowing attendees to celebrate in a private yet vibrant atmosphere. These venues offer the perfect backdrop for pre-wedding celebrations, with customisable drink menus, stylish decor, and personalised service to ensure a memorable experience for the bride or groom-to-be and their guests.
- Networking Events - Small bars provide intimate and relaxed settings for networking events, allowing attendees to mingle and connect in a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere. Whether it's a professional networking event, industry mixer, or meet-up, these venues offer the perfect backdrop for fostering meaningful connections and collaborations.
- Birthdays - From intimate gatherings to milestone celebrations, Melbourne's small bars are well-suited for hosting birthday parties. With their cosy ambience and personalised service, these venues provide a wa
Here are some spots highly recommended by our users:
- Champagne Lounge at La Di Da - Plan your event in this exclusive bar perfect for various gatherings. Available for hire starting at AUD$1000 minimum spend.
- The Toff - Step into the vibrant charm of The Toff, a unique venue in the heart of Melbourne that can host up to 16 guests. Featuring a cozy, train-carriage-inspired design and a fully equipped bar, this space sets the perfect tone for intimate celebrations, creative workshops, or corporate gatherings. Available for hire with a minimum spend starting at AUD $1,500, The Toff offers an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Melbourne is known for its vibrant nightlife scene, and there are several unique small bars in the city that offer not only delicious drinks but also a unique ambience and memorable experiences. Here are a few examples:
- Restaurant at Natural History Public Bar - Sip your drinks under the nature-filled 15 metre long diorama at one of Melbourne’s most unique venues. This small bar near Flinders Street Station is available for AUD$500 to AUD$5000 minimum spend.
- Entire Venue at Lost Boys - Enjoy a night out with your mates at this unusual small bar in Fitzroy that calls itself a Cocktail Treehouse bar. Available for hire for AUD$1000 minimum spend.
