A sports bar with illuminated counters, rows of liquor bottles, and large screen displays at Fortress Melbourne.
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Sports Bar at Fortress Melbourne

Bar in an Entertainment Centre
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Private space
23 Caledonian Lane, Emporium Melbourne, Shop 25/23, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Sports Bar is a Bar in Fortress Melbourne with neon-edged service counters and programmable LED lighting that define the room's visual presence.

Design: The interior presents a contemporary industrial finish, featuring exposed dark ceilings, concrete-effect floors and deep-painted walls that create a low-lit, focused environment. The floorplan is open and level, offering clear sightlines across the room and flexible placement of seating and standing areas.

Features: The space includes an in-house service bar and a flexible open floor suitable for standing or seated arrangements. The room is equipped with a PA system and speakers and permits own-music playback. The space provides Wi-Fi, air conditioning, wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Social groups and sports fans seeking a lively, informal setting for standing receptions or casual seated gatherings.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Paid parking is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
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

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

About Fortress Melbourne

Fortress Melbourne is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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Australia > Melbourne > Melbourne CBD > Fortress Melbourne > Sports Bar

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