The Motley Bauhaus
Bar
#14 of 91 Pub venues in Northern Suburbs
#21 of 185 Gallery venues in Melbourne
16 reviews
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118 Elgin Street, Melbourne, 3053
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Carlton, Melbourne
Savier D'Arsie-Marquez
Your Personal Event Manager from The Motley Bauhaus
Response rate: 90%
Response time: Within
a few hours
Partnered with Tagvenue for 3 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 4.5/5
13 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire at The Motley Bauhaus
Theatre
Bar
·
Private space
75 seats
15 standing
The Motley Theatre is a beautiful brick-lined blackbox located downstairs at the back of the venue. It's completely accessible and seats up to 75 depending on how much stage space you might need. It features a full lighting/sound setup, and projector.
Perfect for birthday karaoke, screenings, ceremonies etc.
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $800 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Gallery
Event Space
·
Private space
230 seats
300 standing
The Gallery is a large, beautifully lit area with a capacity of 150 people. It features a gorgeous mix of timbers, floor boards, and exposed brick as well as a stunningly large sky light that fills the space with natural light during the day.
This location is also connected to our Function Space and can be hired together for 1st floor private even...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $1665 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The Motley Main Bar
Bar
·
Private space
80 seats
200 standing
Our public bar and street-facing courtyard is a warm and welcoming space with comfy couches, timber finishings, and brass tones throughout. We offer an extensive cocktail list, O'Brien's beer on tap, and quality spirits and wines.
Located on the ground floor and with a capacity of 200, we can cater to public or private events including workshops,...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Private Function Space/Stage
Event Space
·
Private space
60 seats
150 standing
The Motley private function space is a beautiful warm exposed brick lined space with inviting timber and brass finishings. This versatile space on the 1st floor of our weird and wonderful art venue is perfect for all your celebratory and performance needs. It's an open setup and comes with its own dedicated bar that serves our full range. We offer ...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $2200 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Prices and opening hours
Sunday
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$200
hire fee + min. spend
Theatre
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$800
min. spend
The Motley Main Bar
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$200
hire fee + min. spend
Private Function Space/Stage
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Monday
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$200
hire fee + min. spend
Theatre
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$800
min. spend
The Motley Main Bar
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$200
hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Theatre
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$800
min. spend
Gallery
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
The Motley Main Bar
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Private Function Space/Stage
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Wednesday
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Theatre
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$800
min. spend
Gallery
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
The Motley Main Bar
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Private Function Space/Stage
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Thursday
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Theatre
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$800
min. spend
Gallery
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
The Motley Main Bar
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Private Function Space/Stage
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Friday
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Theatre
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$800
min. spend
Gallery
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
The Motley Main Bar
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Private Function Space/Stage
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Saturday
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Theatre
9:00 am –
11:00 pm
from
$800
min. spend
Gallery
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
The Motley Main Bar
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Private Function Space/Stage
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$45
per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Facilities and catering options
Up to 300
standing
Up to 230
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
In-house catering
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
4.8
4 recent guests highly rated amenities, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
4.8
CB
Charlotte B.
December 2022
Christmas Party · 90 guests
Amazing venue - so helpful organising , great team
5.0
DM
Dom M.
November 2022
Workshop · 50 guests
Communication with Olly was great from start to finish, they and the whole staff at The Motley Bauhaus were wonderful to coordinate our event with! I'd definitely recommend the venue, and I'm hoping we can have future events there too!
5.0
AW
April W.
May 2025
Excellent communication
5.0
EK
Ena K.
April 2025
Excellent communication
5.0
About The Motley Bauhaus
The Motley Bauhaus is the perfect location for your next party or function.
We are a multi-disciplinary arts venue with a variety of different spaces available for booking and are licensed for up to 350 people.
The Spaces:
- Theatre
- Cabaret Stage/space with private bar
- Large sun-filled gallery
- Huge front bar and courtyard
For truly grand celebration we can also arrange the whole venue or anywhere in between!
We are a multi-disciplinary arts venue with a variety of different spaces available for booking and are licensed for up to 350 people.
The Spaces:
- Theatre
- Cabaret Stage/space with private bar
- Large sun-filled gallery
- Huge front bar and courtyard
For truly grand celebration we can also arrange the whole venue or anywhere in between!
FAQ
Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.
Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.
At The Motley Bauhaus, the following catering options are available:
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Free on-street parking is available
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Motley Bauhaus:
- Private Function Space/Stage hosting 80 guests: $160
- The Motley Main Bar hosting 70 guests: $1307.20
- Theatre hosting 30 guests: $250
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Motley Bauhaus is located at 118 Elgin Street, in the Carlton, Melbourne district of Melbourne.
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