Bonny

Bar

#4 of 608 Pub venues in Melbourne
#16 of 859 Corporate Event venues in Melbourne
  36 reviews  â€“ 
177 Brunswick Street, Melbourne, 3065 –
Fitzroy, Melbourne
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Adam Betts
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Spaces for hire at Bonny

Courtyard
Terrace
·
Private space
20 seats
30 standing
Our Enclosed Courtyard is suitable for up to 30 guests. A great private area that's sunny during the day and festive at night! Features 2 long tables with bench seating, and a glass ceiling for all-weather protection for an upmarket or casual gathering. The amenities include speakers, own bathroom, a clear ceiling, heaters and cool misting fans. ...

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Main Bar
Event Space
·
Private space
40 seats
80 standing
An intimate, warmly lit area featuring reclaimed timber surfaces and dark textured walls. Direct access to the bar with its 27 taps, and a semi-private couch area showcasing local artwork. A versatile space, with an optional kitchen, to celebrate and enjoy either casual or more formal functions that guests will love. To view our current food and d...

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $1600 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Alfresco Footpath
Outdoor Space
·
Private space
32 seats
32 standing
Enjoy the vibrant and iconic Brunswick St, as you celebrate on our footpath tables. We have 4 tables that hold 8 people each, and they can also be joined together. Great from alfresco dining or drinks in all the action. We offer full table service and our full menu. Table umbrellas and heaters are available for use.

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $15 per person
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Whole Venue Exclusivity
Bar
·
Whole venue
100 seats
120 standing
Book out our whole venue exclusively! This includes our courtyard, main bar, and dining area plus Brunswick St alfresco footpath tables. The venue would not be available for walk-ins during the function hours. We can accommodate up to 120 guests - great for weddings or large corporate parties. For smaller functions please see our Courtyard or Mai...

Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $2350 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $15 per person
Courtyard
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Alfresco Footpath
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $15 per person
Whole Venue Exclusivity
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $350 hire fee + min. spend
Monday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $15 per person
Courtyard
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Alfresco Footpath
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $15 per person
Whole Venue Exclusivity
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $350 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $15 per person
Courtyard
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Alfresco Footpath
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $15 per person
Whole Venue Exclusivity
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $350 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $15 per person
Courtyard
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Alfresco Footpath
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $15 per person
Whole Venue Exclusivity
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $350 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $15 per person
Courtyard
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Alfresco Footpath
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $15 per person
Whole Venue Exclusivity
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $350 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $15 per person
Courtyard
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Alfresco Footpath
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $15 per person
Whole Venue Exclusivity
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $350 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $15 per person
Courtyard
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
10:00 am – 1:00 am
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Alfresco Footpath
2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $15 per person
Whole Venue Exclusivity
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $350 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4.9
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
14 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.9
Communication
4.8
J
Jfheard
June 2025
21st Birthday Party · 50 guests
Really atmospheric, intimate space. We had 45 to 50 guests which was a comfortable number for the whole bar space, which is not inclusive of the courtyard or foothpath spaces - these remain available to the public with table service instead of bar service, to give you exclusive use of the indoor bar area. More on this later, but Adam alerts you to all of this when you enquire. Acoustics were good: even with music going and 45-odd guests chatting and laughing I still found it comfortable to hear others (and I have fairly bad hearing at the best of times). Adam was very communicative and accommodating and there was enormous flexibility for what we wanted to spend on food (which was very nice) and drink. Friendly staff too. No screen or projector for a photo reel, but we brought in our own and that was fine. Plenty of food too by the end of the night. We left the venue elated at the wonderful night we'd had.
Keeping in mind my overall high rating for the experience, and my positive comments, I have only very minor quibbles, but they are worth noting. A reverb/delay effect on the microphone made it hard to use for speeches. It was not clear why it could not be turned off. We opted not to use it and it was fine as the space is small enough if you can project your voice, but this is something to be aware of and check. While courtyard and footpath areas are open to the public with table service only, we did experience some minor 'incursions' into the bar area from Joe Public. To some extent this is bound to happen if parts of the venue remain available to walk-ins, so not a big issue, but it is also something to be aware of. We timed speeches so that there was no one left in the courtyard who'd wander through to exit during the speeches (courtyard closes at 10pm, but we were able to start closer to 9.30pm). However, having footpath customers wander in from the street during speeches was not great; thankfully they didn't create much of an interuption. Having said that, Adam was short-staffed due to winter illnesses so with more (experienced) staff this might have been avoided. In the end though, none of the above ended up being a major negative. It was universally thought of as having been a great evening and a very cool venue.
4.7
MM
Melissa M.
March 2025
21st Birthday Party · 50 guests
Bonny hosted my daughters 21st birthday party. We hired the entire venue. Adam could not have been any more helpful in setting up all the preliminary stuff from food (which was excellent) to speeches, cake, drinks, decorations. We had a call from the venue a couple of hours before the start to double check arrangements. Staff on the night were amazing, always checking in to make sure we were happy. Would highly recommend for any function.
5.0
SW
Sarah W.
September 2024
Rooftop · 20 guests
The courtyard at the Bonny was a fantastic pick for a Sat afternoon birthday. The space was bright, full of hanging plants and comfy for our group of 20. The food was great and reasonably priced. Finally, coordinating the event with Adam was easy and efficient. We look forward to coming back!
4.9
EN
Ella N.
April 2024
Party · 15 guests
Everything was incredible. I could not have asked for a more accommodating venue. The service was 10/10, the food was immaculate. I could not recommend Bonny Bar enough. Thank you Adam and team for the most amazing birthday.
5.0

About Bonny

Bonny is a warm, contemporary, neighbourhood bar with a focus on sustainability, featuring 27 curated taps of independent local wine, signature cocktails, and craft beer. A friendly space to enjoy great drinks and/or food!

In addition to the bar and dining area, Bonny also features a footpath alfresco area on iconic Brunswick St and a sunny beer garden out back with a glass ceiling (pooch-friendly).

We look forward to welcoming you and creating some good vibes!

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 Bonny, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Bonny:

  • Main Bar hosting 50 guests: $2350
  • Courtyard hosting 20 guests: $720
  • Whole Venue Exclusivity hosting 60 guests: $2900

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Bonny is located at 177 Brunswick Street, in the Fitzroy, Melbourne district of Melbourne.