An event space in a pub with a dark wood bar, pendant lighting, and gold balloon decorations at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate.
Christmas Party offer

Sidebar Exclusive at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate

Event Space in a Pub
·
Shared space
3 Southgate Avenue, Melbourne, 3006 –
Southbank, Melbourne
Up to 70
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Booking P.J’s Sidebar exclusively provides a generous open space, small stage area and a semi-private Upper Lounge Bar.

Our versatile venue is perfect for many private and corporate events, with flexible layout options and a vibrant atmosphere.

P.J’s Sidebar also comes with basic audiovisual equipment including a projector screen, data projector and wireless microphone for presentations and speeches.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

$8000 min. spend
Minimum guests for Fridays & Saturdays in November & December: 100
Canape
$39 per person
Option 1
$39 Per person
6 pieces per person

Option 2
$48 Per person
8 pieces per person including 1 substantial

Option 3
$60 Per person
10 pieces per person including 2 substantial

Additional Platters
15 pieces per platter

Minimum 20 Guests
Dining Event
$50 per person
2 course - $50 PP
3 course - $60 PP
Add Canapes on Arrival - $18 PP
3 pieces per person, choose 3 canapes from selection (excludes substantial)

Minimum 20 Guests
Sharing Table
$60 per person
Reminiscent of festive gatherings filled with ‘craic & laughter’, the sharing table rekindles the tradition of coming together for a feast.
Enjoy a variety of shared entrees, mains & desserts with family, friends or colleagues.

Minimum 20 Guests
Beverage Packages
$60 per person
Option 1
On Consumption
Individual accounts can be set up to suit your requirements. You can choose from our extensive range of beers, wines and spirits.
A credit card will be required from the organiser or company director to be kept behind the bar until settlement of the account.

Option 2 - Standard Package
2 hours - $60 PP
3 hours - $70 PP

Option 3 - Premium Package
2 hours - $70 PP
3 hours - $80 PP

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $35 per person
Per session
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Note: 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 $6000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $6000 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
Note: 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 $6000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $6000 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 70

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Irish cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Mirrors
Paid parking facilities available nearby
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: 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
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
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Reviews and ratings

(14 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
NP
Nicholas P.
Verified review
Function Room · 70 guests · August 2022
The venue was amazing, the food and drinks excellent and the staff were extremely nice and accommodating. Everyone loved the night and I'm very grateful to the team running the show that evening.
5.0
NP
Nicholas P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
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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