A function room with moody lighting, patterned wall lamps, round stools, and a disco ball at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane.

Follies Bar at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane

Function Room in a Restaurant
·
Private space
121 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 50
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

BASEMENT LEVEL
Our Follies Bar located basement level is the perfect place to celebrate larger celebrations from Christmas functions to birthday parties.

Seating is available for 50 pax with the balance standing. Features a separate bar with gold tiling, green velvet booth
seating, unique wallpaper from the UK, Tiffany wall sconces, and a separate DJ booth with the dance floor. Use of the outdoor space for smokers (no food outside).

Event offers and packages

Package per person

CANAPES PACKAGE
$40PP - SELECT 4 CANAPES + 2 GRAZERS

CANAPES
• VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS (V+)
• SWEET POTATO FRIES served in bamboo cone (V +)
• SECRET SEASONED FRIES served in bamboo cone (V)(G)
• LOUISIANA FRIED WINGS ( 2 units per person)
• MINI STUFFED MUSHROOM (V) (G) (N) - (vegan option available)
• ARANCINI BALLS with mozzarella and Napoli (V)
• ARANCINI BALLS with mushroom and truffle oil (V)
• PANKO CRUMBED CAMEMBERT with homemade beetroot chutney and crusty bread (V)

GRAZERS
• CHEESEBURGER SLIDER*
• FRIED CHICKEN SLIDER*
• SPICY PUMPKIN & LENTIL SLIDER* (V+)
• MUSHROOM SLIDER* (V)
*all our slider buns are vegan friendly and dairy free. For gluten-free slider buns add an additional $1 per slider.
• FISH AND CHIPS In a bamboo cone (G)
• CINNAMON CALAMARI AND CHIPS in a bamboo cone (G)
• POPCORN CHICKEN in a bamboo cone
• TURKEY CAESAR SALAD in a mini noodle box
• MEXICAN POKE SALAD in a mini noodle box (V+)
• FREEKEH AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH HALLOUMI (V) in a mini noodle box (vegan option available)

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Complimentary water
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Dance floor
Paid parking facilities available nearby
microphone, additional cost
Hire one of our DJ's at an additional cost
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
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

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 5:00 pm

Host rules

Patrons must be 18 years + with a valid I.D to enter the venue.
No smoking in the building, only in the designated smoking areas.
Outside catering is not allowed
Fully Licensed (no BYO)
A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking, final numbers and balance due 14 days prior.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(23 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SL
Sophie L.
Verified review
Bar · 100 guests · July 2025
Prompt Responses and Ongoing Support throughout.
N/A
5.0
RG
Rashmi G.
Verified review
Party · 30 guests · February 2025
Excellent venue. Very accommodating and reasonable priced. Tasty food. The guest very very happy with the cocktails provided Overall 5⭐️
Toilets very located in the function venue. All restaurant guests were coming to the private party.
5.0
MQ
Miles Q.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 120 guests · December 2023
Fantastic bar staff, fantastic manager, friendly and made sure we were welcome and had a good time.
4.7
E
Eyja
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane

Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

Emerald Private Dining Room at
from $30
per person / per session
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
22
25
Emerald Private Dining Room
Pink Delight Private Dining at
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
22
Pink Delight Private Dining
Main Dining Room at
from $30
per person / per session
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
35
40
Main Dining Room

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Anna Carosa
Member of Tagvenue since October 2022
23 Reviews
4.9 Rating
1h Response time
100% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication here for a secure, seamless booking.

Australia > Melbourne > Melbourne CBD > Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane > Follies Bar

Similar spaces

Entire Bar
from $2500
minimum spend / per day
Bar
Whole venue
93
150
Theory Bar
(4)
Melbourne CBD
Peacock Lounge
from $21
per person / per day
Lounge in a Bar
Semi-private area
140
The Emerald Peacock
(194)
Melbourne CBD
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Main Bar Hire
from $1500
minimum spend / per afternoon
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
39
160
The Kilburn
(12)
Hawthorn, Melbourne
Private Function Space/Stage
from $2200
minimum spend / per session
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
60
150
The Motley Bauhaus
(16)
Carlton, Melbourne
Entire Venue
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
Bar
Whole venue
100
150
Concrete Boots Bar
(77)
Richmond, Melbourne
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Entire Venue
from $3000
hire fee / per session
Event Venue
Whole venue
90
150
The Palms Cremorne
(10)
Cremorne, Melbourne
Basement
from $2500
minimum spend / per session
Basement in an Event Venue
Private space
60
150
La Di Da
(147)
Melbourne CBD
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Whole Venue
from $1200
minimum spend / per evening
Cafe
Whole venue
99
120
Cafe Mellow Fellow
(2)
Richmond, Melbourne
Rooftop and Indoor Bar
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
Rooftop at a Bar
Private space
90
130
Lulu Bar
(4)
Preston, Melbourne
Room 300 at Kingpin
from $5000
minimum spend / per session
Function Room in an Entertainment Centre
Private space
80
150
Kingpin Crown
(22)
Southbank, Melbourne