A restaurant lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, city views, and a sleek bar at Strato Melbourne.
A lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, high tables, and city skyline views at Strato Melbourne.
A lounge with a marble-top bar, backlit shelves of spirits, and high-backed stools at Strato Melbourne.
A restaurant lounge with a glass-fronted bar, backlit shelves of liquor, and glassware at Strato Melbourne.

Strato - The Main Bar at Strato Melbourne

Bar in a Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
202 Normanby Road, Southbank, 3006 –
Southbank, Melbourne
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Strato - The Main Bar is a Bar in Strato Melbourne centred on floor-to-ceiling glazing and an adjoining alfresco terrace that deliver panoramic, 360-degree views.

Design: Contemporary, compact bar interior characterised by dark timber and stone surfaces, a glossy service counter and low, directional lighting that keeps the space intimate while accommodating standing and seated arrangements.

Features: The bar provides a full drink programme covering cocktails, wine, beer and spirits. A PA system and venue speakers support in-house music and external DJs, and the space permits own-music setups. Built-in Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and step‑free access including accessible toilets are available for guests.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a sociable, cocktail-focused evening that balances standing mingling and seated conversation in an informal, music-led setting.

What guests say: The bar's staff are warm and accommodating, contributing to a polished event experience; service consistency can vary between visits.

Prices

Sunday
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 250

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
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
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Terrace
Smoking area
Accommodation
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
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
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence

Host rules

Your event will be regarded as confirmed upon receipt of the initial deposit along with the completed and signed Agreement, Terms & Conditions. Strato Melbourne reserves the right to cancel the booking and re-allocate space to another client should the above documents not be returned and/or the Deposit Schedule not be adhered to as specified within the Agreement.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

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Maithili S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Strato Melbourne

Strato Melbourne is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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4.3 Rating
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