A dining room with green velvet banquette seating, patterned wall art, and bottles displayed on a shelf at Natural History Public Bar.
A pub dining room with a long banquette, wine bottles lining the wall, and tables set with glassware at Natural History Public Bar.
A dining room in a pub with green banquette seating, bottles lined along the wall, and decorative wall art at Natural History Public Bar.
A pub with checkered flooring, high tables, framed wall art, and large windows at Natural History Public Bar.
A pub with outdoor seating featuring red and white umbrellas and large windows at Natural History Public Bar.
Cocktails and mixed drinks with garnishes on a red bar counter at Natural History Public Bar.
A serving of fresh oysters on ice with a lemon wedge and mignonette sauce at Natural History Public Bar.

Private Dining Room at Natural History Public Bar

Dining Room in a Pub
·
Semi-private area
401 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 12
seats
Up to 17
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Private Dining Room is a semi-private dining room in Natural History Public Bar, defined by built-in banquette seating and low, intimate lighting that creates an enclosed dining corner.

Design: The room has deep green leather banquettes, mixed timber chairs and simple wooden tables set against warm, muted walls and low wall-mounted lighting. The room features a mirrored tile panel and a continuous ledge behind the seating used for bottle displays.

Features: The room provides a semi-private layout with integrated banquette seating and freestanding tables that can be arranged for dining. The room includes venue Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The room is wheelchair accessible and served by accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking an intimate seated dinner or a relaxed, conversation-focused drinks gathering.

What sets it apart: The room displays museum-style décor including mounted specimens and taxidermy elements that reflect the venue's natural-history theme.

What guests say: The space is nicely decorated and comfortable enough for conversation rather than loud bar noise. The space benefits from friendly, helpful staff.

Prices

Sunday
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200–$1400 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1400 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200–$1400 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1400 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200–$1400 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1400 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 17
  • Dining
    up to 12

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioner
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • 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

About Natural History Public Bar

Natural History Public 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

Location map

Meet your host

Catherine Ellis
Member of Tagvenue since September 2018
6 Reviews
5 Rating
2h Response time
84% Response rate

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