An event space with velvet drapes, carved wood accents, and balcony seating overlooking the bar at 1806.
An event space with tufted red banquette seating, round marble tables, and warm ambient lighting at 1806.
An event area with red velvet seating, marble tables, and a view overlooking a stocked bar at 1806.
An event space in a bar with dim red lighting, a long counter, and bartenders serving cocktails at 1806.

Dress Circle at 1806

Lounge in a Cocktail Bar
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Private space
169 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 60
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Dress Circle is a Lounge in 1806 and a mezzanine-level space that overlooks the main bar, providing a raised, semi-private area for guests.

Design: The space pairs dark timber floors and low ceilings with red upholstered banquettes, brass-framed mirrors and dim pendant lighting for an intimate, theatre-style interior.

Features: The Dress Circle has Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The space includes a built-in PA system and speakers and allows own music; a cleared section can be used as a small dancefloor.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social standing reception or an informal seated gathering with space for music and dancing.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Sunday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $5500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $5500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 80
  • Dining
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking is available on-site (50 spaces)
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • 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 not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

No smoking in the building.
Damage to the space will result in extra charge.
Guests found acting in a disorderly or disrespectful manner will be asked to leave the premises.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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About 1806

1806 is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Nagua Akhrif
Member of Tagvenue since January 2026
6h Response time
90% Response rate

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