Main Bar at Bonny

Bar
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Private space
177 Brunswick Street, Melbourne, 3065 –
Fitzroy, Melbourne

About this space

The Main Bar is a Bar in Bonny and a compact, counter-led private space centred on a long timber service counter.

Design: The interior features exposed ceiling beams, polished timber floors and raw plaster walls finished with low-hung pendant lighting. The layout is narrow and linear, with a full-length service counter opposite high timber tables and stools.

Features: The Main Bar includes a long service counter, high stools and timber high tables suitable for standing or informal seated use. The space provides a PA system and speakers, Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, and it permits own music and external DJs. The room has step-free access and is wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for: The space is best suited to small, social groups seeking an informal, bar-led standing reception or relaxed drinks around the counter.

What sets it apart: The bar has a 27-tap draught system that provides an extensive, rotating selection on tap.

What guests say: The Main Bar has friendly staff and a lively, social atmosphere. The space's music levels can be high, which reduces suitability for quiet conversation.


Usually booked for

21st Birthday Party

Typically for 50-80 guests and costs about $3,600.


"Plenty of food too by the end of the night. We left the venue elated at the wonderful night we'd had."

- Jfheard Jun 2025

Drinks Reception

Typically for about 20 guests and costs about $800.


"Flexibility and simple communications..."

- Trent W. Oct 2025


Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 + $3200 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 + $3200 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 + $3200 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 + $3200 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 + $3200 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 + $3200 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $300 + $3200 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
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
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
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
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
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
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Temporary event notices available

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(39 reviews and ratings - )

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TW
Trent W.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 20 guests · October 2025
Flexibility and simple communications
Nothing, they were very easy to work with.
4.7
J
Jfheard
Verified review
21st Birthday Party · 50 guests · June 2025
Really atmospheric, intimate space. We had 45 to 50 guests which was a comfortable number for the whole bar space, which is not inclusive of the courtyard or foothpath spaces - these remain available to the public with table service instead of bar service, to give you exclusive use of the indoor bar area. More on this later, but Adam alerts you to all of this when you enquire. Acoustics were good: even with music going and 45-odd guests chatting and laughing I still found it comfortable to hear others (and I have fairly bad hearing at the best of times). Adam was very communicative and accommodating and there was enormous flexibility for what we wanted to spend on food (which was very nice) and drink. Friendly staff too. No screen or projector for a photo reel, but we brought in our own and that was fine. Plenty of food too by the end of the night. We left the venue elated at the wonderful night we'd had.
Keeping in mind my overall high rating for the experience, and my positive comments, I have only very minor quibbles, but they are worth noting. A reverb/delay effect on the microphone made it hard to use for speeches. It was not clear why it could not be turned off. We opted not to use it and it was fine as the space is small enough if you can project your voice, but this is something to be aware of and check. While courtyard and footpath areas are open to the public with table service only, we did experience some minor 'incursions' into the bar area from Joe Public. To some extent this is bound to happen if parts of the venue remain available to walk-ins, so not a big issue, but it is also something to be aware of. We timed speeches so that there was no one left in the courtyard who'd wander through to exit during the speeches (courtyard closes at 10pm, but we were able to start closer to 9.30pm). However, having footpath customers wander in from the street during speeches was not great; thankfully they didn't create much of an interuption. Having said that, Adam was short-staffed due to winter illnesses so with more (experienced) staff this might have been avoided. In the end though, none of the above ended up being a major negative. It was universally thought of as having been a great evening and a very cool venue.
4.7
MG
Marcus G.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 60 guests · June 2023
great staff and amazing service, beautiful space and plenty of intimate seating locations for large or small groups. food was exactly what i hoped for and the drinks were delicious!
5.0
HK
Henry K.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 30 guests · April 2023
Great food, great vibes, awesome communication, lovely staff, terrific venue. Thank you for a great night!
5.0

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Adam Betts
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39 Reviews
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