A bar with vintage armchairs, wooden ceiling, patterned wallpaper, and candlelit tables at The Motley Bauhaus.
A bar with a tufted sofa, leather armchairs, and copper-toned textured wall at The Motley Bauhaus.
A bar with a white marble counter, black tile back bar shelving, pendant lighting, and exposed copper pipes at The Motley Bauhaus.
A bar with textured copper walls, wooden ceiling, and retro swivel chairs at The Motley Bauhaus.

The Motley Main Bar at The Motley Bauhaus

Bar in an Event Venue
·
Private space
118 Elgin Street, Melbourne, 3053 –
Carlton, Melbourne
Up to 80
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Motley Main Bar is a bar within The Motley Bauhaus that serves as an intimate, art-focused drinking space characterised by multiple small seating nooks.

Design: The Motley Main Bar has dark timber finishes, low ceilings and warm pendant lighting that create a compact, enclosed feel. The space includes a patterned bronze feature wall, leather seating and mixed-height tables.

Features: The bar has a PA system and house speakers, and it permits own music or a brought-in DJ. The bar operates an on-site counter serving cocktails, beer and wine and provides bar-style food. The space includes Wi-Fi, a step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Creative groups and small social gatherings are best suited to relaxed standing receptions or informal seated catch-ups.

What guests say: The space is vibrant and cosy, with multiple small nooks that suit pre-show catch-ups and lingering drinks. The service is friendly and responsive during busy show nights while supporting local performers.

Prices

Sunday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $200 + $2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $200 + $2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $45 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
from $45 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $200 + $2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $45 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
from $45 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $200 + $2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $45 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
from $45 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $200 + $2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $45 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
from $45 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $200 + $2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $45 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
from $45 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $200 + $2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 80

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: 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
Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
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
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
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

Licensed until 1am.
Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
350pax capacity across the venue and allocated between spaces.
Smokers courtyard at front of the venue.


Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(18 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
MS
Meaghan S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
GC
Giacomo C.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

FAQ

Yes. There are no additional hidden fees, and private hire of the top floor includes a staffed bar, a set of bathrooms, and the ability to play your own music through the venue's sound system using your own device.

Venue hire includes use of LEDs, theatre lights, microphones, stands, cabling, speakers and a projector.

About The Motley Bauhaus

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

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