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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
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, guests can bring a balloon.

Yes, DJ decks can be brought into the venue and plugged into the venue's system.

Yes, there are plenty of tables available.

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 a 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

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Meet your host

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