A cozy event space with vintage leather sofas, candlelit tables, and framed mirrors at 1806.
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An event space in a bar with a vintage chandelier, wooden shelves of spirits, and red velvet bar stools at 1806.
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Main Bar at 1806

Bar in a Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
169 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 49
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

With an opulent old world feel that creates an exeptional evening as soon as your guests arrive, the Main Bar area is where to get the full 1806 experience. Our wide range of stylish furnishings can be arranged to suit your occasion; intimate lighting can be adjusted for atmosphere and lets not forget our fully equipped bar from where we can provide over the counter or table service. It's Perfect for 40 - 70 Guests, has a projector screen,large grazing table and a customisable bar service.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Sunday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $8500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $8500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $10500 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $10500 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 70
  • Dining
    up to 49

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
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • 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
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking is available on-site (50 spaces)
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • 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
  • Space has noise restriction after 01:00

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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