An underground bar with a long counter, high wooden stools, exposed pipes, and candlelit tables at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar.
An underground space with candlelit long dining table, exposed pipes, and low lighting at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar.
An underground bar with long dining tables, wooden chairs, dim lighting, and exposed pipes at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar.
An underground bar with exposed ceiling pipes, dark brick walls, and candlelit wooden seating at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar.

Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar

Bar in a Restaurant
·
Private space
113 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 32
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The alter-ego of the Seamstress Cocktail Bar, this room is unashamedly everything the cocktail bar is not, and where all the mischief happens.

Where-as the Cocktail Bar is all jazz & blues, cocktails, table service, Sweatshop is the New York basement bar, straight up counter service, local beers, bourbon whiskey, banter and graffiti.

A robust space where you could literally swing from the rafters, we can accommodate up to 90 in the main room and there is more space in the partially covered courtyard, private to this floor.

Completely self-contained, it is available any night of the week for exclusive use. This is a great space for birthday parties, farewell drinks, student-faculty parties, engagements, wedding receptions, fashion shows, corporate networking events, client entertaining, Christmas parties, cocktails classes, product launches, pop-up galleries and more.

Usually booked for

Stag Party

Typically for 10-20 guests and costs about $2,000.

"Fabulous staff, food and drinks. Thank you to the team for making the night so memorable!"

- Jordan F. Feb 2026

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Per session
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Per session
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Per session
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Per session
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Per session
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Per session
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 32

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Chinese 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
Courtyard - smoking permitted
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

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

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

Host rules

Smoking is permitted on the balcony and in the courtyard

Reviews and ratings

(35 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
C
Carlos
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · August 2026
It was great. Leela helped out with any questions and queries I had and it was a smooth effortless night due to how well organised it all was! Would book again!
5.0
PG
Pat G.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests · April 2026
The staff were so very helpful, they helped create the perfect environment and atmosphere for my proposal, my family and friends all loved the venue.
4.9
JF
Jordan F.
Verified review
Stag Party · 15 guests · February 2026
Fabulous staff, food and drinks. Thank you to the team for making the night so memorable!
5.0
HH
Hannah H.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 40 guests · August 2024
Great venue, fantastic staff
4.9

FAQ

Yes, clients can bring their own DJ.

Yes, audiovisual systems are available. Please specify what you require.

Yes. Sound is not an issue, as exclusive use of the space can be provided.

Yes, a laptop can be connected to the projector and screen via an HDMI cable.

Yes, guests need to bring their own device and connect it to the projector with an HDMI cord.

Seamstress Restaurant & Bar is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 99%

About Seamstress Restaurant & Bar

Seamstress Restaurant & Bar 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

Leela Morgan
Member of Tagvenue since February 2020
35 Reviews
4.9 Rating
1h Response time
97% Response rate

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