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Retro Cinema 3 at Abbots Yard

Event Space in a Bar
·
Private space
329-341 Victoria Street, Melbourne, 3067 –
Abbotsford, Melbourne
Up to 10
seats
Up to 15
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Retro Cinema 3 is a private screening room in Abbots Yard that recreates a small retro-cinema environment centred on intimate, curtained seating.

Design: The interior pairs ornate patterned wallpaper and a crystal chandelier with bentwood-style chairs and dark timber flooring, producing a compact, vintage theatre look.

Features: The space includes a front-facing screen and fixed seating plus a compact service counter at the rear suitable for drinks or light catering. The room has Wi‑Fi and permits own music playback. A step-free guest entrance and wheelchair access are provided, and accessible toilets are available.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking an intimate, seated viewing experience or a compact, social gathering centred on a shared screen.

What guests say: The space has a lively, characterful atmosphere and distinctive retro decor. The space is supported by friendly, attentive front-of-house service.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $40 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $40 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $40 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $40 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $40 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $40 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $40 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $40 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 15
  • Theatre
    up to 10
  • Cabaret
    up to 10

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Italian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • 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 not allowed
  • 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
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Live music entertainment allowed until 10pm
Noise management provided by venue
Designated smoking areas
Dogs allowed
Dog Friendly

Reviews and ratings

(3 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

BC
Benjamin C.
Verified review
Event Space · 15 guests · August 2025

Great atmosphere and versitile venue. Very open and welcoming staff. Drinks were good and pizzas were excellent.

4.7
BC
Benjamin C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Abbots Yard

Abbots Yard 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

Sheree Matthews
Member of Tagvenue since June 2023
3 Reviews
4.8 Rating
5h Response time
94% Response rate

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