A pub lounge with dark wood furniture, candlelit tables, and a central bar area at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate.
A lounge in a pub with round and rectangular tables, black tablecloths, and red curtains at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate.
A pub lounge with velvet red curtains, dark wood furnishings, and small round tables at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate.
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A lounge in a pub with a marble-topped bar, mirrored shelves of bottles, and red curtains at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate.

Upper Lounge at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate

Lounge in a Pub
·
Private space
3 Southgate Avenue, Melbourne, 3006 –
Southbank, Melbourne
Up to 36
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Upper Lounge is a private lounge in P.J. O'Brien's Southgate that functions as an enclosed, separate room within the pub, providing a contained setting for private gatherings.

Design: The room has low ceilings, warm recessed and wall lighting, deep-red curtains and carpeted floors, producing a compact, traditional pub interior with dark timber and brass accents.

Features: A fixed PA system and ceiling-mounted projector support speeches and music. The space includes air conditioning, Wi‑Fi and wheelchair access, plus adjustable curtains to control natural light. Tables and chairs are set for seated dining and can be reconfigured for standing receptions.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking seated dinners or relaxed, social receptions where music or presentations are part of the programme.

What sets it apart: An internal bar counter inside the lounge allows dedicated drink service without guests needing to use the main bar.

What guests say: The lounge is lively yet can be kept relatively quiet when curtained off from the main bar, and it accommodates live-music nights without overwhelming conversation.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $35 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $35 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 36

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Irish cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
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
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
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: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
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
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
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

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Reviews and ratings

(15 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
LP
Lara P.
Verified review
Pub · 40 guests · November 2025
We had a fantastic night at PJ's. The food and service was fantastic.
5.0
GM
Gary M.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · June 2023
All good
5.0
SP
Stephen P.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 40 guests · December 2021
Convenient location, friendly staff, flexible packages.
None that come to mind.
5.0
LP
Lara P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
The events team were extremely helpful and made our event easy to organise and stress free.
5.0

About P.J. O'Brien's Southgate

P.J. O'Brien's Southgate is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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4.9 Rating
1h Response time
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