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Main Bar Hire at The Kilburn

Bar in a Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
348 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, 3122 –
Hawthorn, Melbourne
Up to 39
seats
Up to 160
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Front Main Bar at The Kilburn is a relaxed and social space, ideal for birthday celebrations, corporate drinks and casual private functions in the heart of Hawthorn.

Best suited to cocktail-style events, the space comfortably accommodates up to 150 guests standing, allowing plenty of room for mingling while enjoying the venue’s friendly bar atmosphere. It’s a great option for milestone birthdays, after-work drinks, team celebrations and EOFY events that don’t require a formal setup.

Flexible beverage packages are available, and external catering can be arranged to suit both social and corporate occasions. With its open layout and convenient location close to public transport, the Front Main Bar offers an easy and versatile event space for a wide range of functions.

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Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 80-120 guests and costs about $1,600.

"The Kilburn was the best possible venue for my event."

- Lucinda T. Oct 2025

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$2500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$4000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 160
  • Dining
    up to 39

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking on the premises.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(14 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

LT
Lucinda T.
Verified review
Party · 100 guests · October 2025

The Kilburn was the best possible venue for my event. The entire night went seamlessly as did the communications leading up to the event. They were so accommodating and allowed us to make the space our own. The staff were so helpful in the set up and pack down. They were kind, efficient and on the ball.

5.0
NK
Natalie K.
Verified review
Party · 85 guests · November 2024

The venue looked great with a lovely space for decorations and a dancefloor. The team on the night were very helpful and cool - even matching with my party theme! They were able to move around the furniture for me accordingly and Mary/Courtney were very helpful in planning the event prior to the date. Would come back here again!

4.8
OD
Olivia D.
Verified review
Self Catering · 90 guests · February 2025
5.0
FH
Francesca H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, the venue can be decorated as desired, provided that nothing is fixed to the venue.

Yes. Minimum beverage spends can be met using non-alcoholic options, including soft drinks and mocktails.

Yes, guests may play their own music or have a band, provided the Front Main Bar is hired privately.

Yes, the venue has a speaker system that DJs can connect to, but DJs must bring their own equipment.

About The Kilburn

The Kilburn is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Meet your host

Mary .
Member of Tagvenue since October 2018
14 Reviews
5 Rating
1h Response time
98% Response rate

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