Entire Venue at House of Plants

Bar
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Whole venue
366 Johnston Street, Melbourne, 3067
Abbotsford, Melbourne

About this space

House of Plants is the perfect spot to enjoy the finest Australian beer, wine, and botanical cocktails amidst a lush, green setting.

Planning a birthday, wedding, or intimate art exhibition? House of Plants offers a lush, laid-back vibe that ensures an unforgettable experience. Whether you're looking to book in with a few friends, or interested in the entire venue for a private event, we’ve got you covered.

House of Plants blends the energy of Melbourne’s bustling bar scene with the tranquility of a garden. The venue features both indoor and outdoor spaces, with a capacity of up to 111 guests. Indoors can hold 80 people and the beer garden can hold 40 guests. Our space is dog-friendly and we're wheelchair accessible.

Looking for a space that can adapt to your needs? House of Plants is as flexible as it is beautiful.
For groups of 30 and under, you can book a few booths or the couch area inside, or a couple of tables in our stunning beer garden, with no min. spend or booking fees!

For groups of 40+, we offer competitive min. spends and no private hire costs. Starting from just $2000 for weekdays and afternoons bookings, shoot us an email for a quote!

To enhance your experience, we offer delightful grazing charcuterie boards starting at $15 per person, which can be tailored to meet your preferences and dietary needs.

For the epicureans, we have caterers to call who will deliver incredible food for your event. Our friends at Thin Slizzy can deliver pizza for a fuss-free option. We're well-versed in the entertainment industry and can take care of the music with DJs and live music.

Events include: birthday, engagement party, corporate events, product launches, weddings, photography shoots, music events, band gigs.

Located at the Abbotsford end of Johnston St.

Public transport is close by (1 minute to the bus stop and 5 to Victoria Park train station).


Prices

Sunday
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per day
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
We don’t charge a venue hire fee. We have a minimum bar spend for you and your guests. The advertised minimum spend is based off the lowest amount of guests possible for venue hire. The minimum spend is dependent on the day and time you book. Please reach out to us with your event details and we will provide you with a quote.

For example, if you would like to book a session during the evening on Saturday, the minimum spend is $5500 for booking over 70+

For weddings, the price varies.

Time booked includes bump-in and bump-out.
We provide delightful grazing charcuterie boards starting at $15 per head, and can be adapted to suit your needs and tastes.
Monday
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per day
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
We don’t charge a venue hire fee. We have a minimum bar spend for you and your guests. The advertised minimum spend is based off the lowest amount of guests possible for venue hire. The minimum spend is dependent on the day and time you book. Please reach out to us with your event details and we will provide you with a quote.

For example, if you would like to book a session during the evening on Saturday, the minimum spend is $5500 for booking over 70+

For weddings, the price varies.

Time booked includes bump-in and bump-out.
We provide delightful grazing charcuterie boards starting at $15 per head, and can be adapted to suit your needs and tastes.
Tuesday
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per day
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
We don’t charge a venue hire fee. We have a minimum bar spend for you and your guests. The advertised minimum spend is based off the lowest amount of guests possible for venue hire. The minimum spend is dependent on the day and time you book. Please reach out to us with your event details and we will provide you with a quote.

For example, if you would like to book a session during the evening on Saturday, the minimum spend is $5500 for booking over 70+

For weddings, the price varies.

Time booked includes bump-in and bump-out.
We provide delightful grazing charcuterie boards starting at $15 per head, and can be adapted to suit your needs and tastes.
Wednesday
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per day
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
We don’t charge a venue hire fee. We have a minimum bar spend for you and your guests. The advertised minimum spend is based off the lowest amount of guests possible for venue hire. The minimum spend is dependent on the day and time you book. Please reach out to us with your event details and we will provide you with a quote.

For example, if you would like to book a session during the evening on Saturday, the minimum spend is $5500 for booking over 70+

For weddings, the price varies.

Time booked includes bump-in and bump-out.
We provide delightful grazing charcuterie boards starting at $15 per head, and can be adapted to suit your needs and tastes.
Thursday
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per day
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
We don’t charge a venue hire fee. We have a minimum bar spend for you and your guests. The advertised minimum spend is based off the lowest amount of guests possible for venue hire. The minimum spend is dependent on the day and time you book. Please reach out to us with your event details and we will provide you with a quote.

For example, if you would like to book a session during the evening on Saturday, the minimum spend is $5500 for booking over 70+

For weddings, the price varies.

Time booked includes bump-in and bump-out.
We provide delightful grazing charcuterie boards starting at $15 per head, and can be adapted to suit your needs and tastes.
Friday
2:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2000–$3000 min. spend
Per evening
7:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per day
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
We don’t charge a venue hire fee. We have a minimum bar spend for you and your guests. The advertised minimum spend is based off the lowest amount of guests possible for venue hire. The minimum spend is dependent on the day and time you book. Please reach out to us with your event details and we will provide you with a quote.

For example, if you would like to book a session during the evening on Saturday, the minimum spend is $5500 for booking over 70+

For weddings, the price varies.

Time booked includes bump-in and bump-out.
We provide delightful grazing charcuterie boards starting at $15 per head, and can be adapted to suit your needs and tastes.
Saturday
1:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000–$4000 min. spend
Per afternoon
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per evening
7:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
We don’t charge a venue hire fee. We have a minimum bar spend for you and your guests. The advertised minimum spend is based off the lowest amount of guests possible for venue hire. The minimum spend is dependent on the day and time you book. Please reach out to us with your event details and we will provide you with a quote.

For example, if you would like to book a session during the evening on Saturday, the minimum spend is $5500 for booking over 70+

For weddings, the price varies.

Time booked includes bump-in and bump-out.
We provide delightful grazing charcuterie boards starting at $15 per head, and can be adapted to suit your needs and tastes.
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 110

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
DJ booth
Accessible Toilets
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 01:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking inside
- Outside catering is allowed
- Noise outside is limited for neighbours

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(5 reviews and ratings - )

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IH
Iain H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Tim has been a pleasure to deal with.
5.0
LF
Lewis F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Great venue! Had a birthday party here last Month and all the staff were lovely.
5.0

Planning a birthday, work event, or laid back wedding?
House of Plants offers a lush, laid-back vibe that ensures an unforgettable experience. We showcase the best Australian beer, wine, and botanical cocktails surrounded by native plants.

House of Plants blends the energy of Melbourne’s bustling bar scene with the tranquillity of a garden. This venue is as flexible as it is beautiful.

For the epicureans, we have caterers to call on who will deliver incredible food for your event. Our friends at Thin Slizzy can also deliver pizza to you for a fuss-free option. We're well-versed in the entertainment industry and can take care of the music with DJs and excellent playlists.

Alter Electric is just down the road! We are available for your post-ceremony celebrations. Public transport is close by (1 minute to the bus stop and 5 to Victoria Park train station).

We have competive prices for private hires of groups of 40+, as well as a booths and cosy couches for smaller bookings.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from $2000
minimum spend / per day

Location

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