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Cookie

Restaurant

#20 of 756 Bar venues in Melbourne
#4 of 156 Private Party venues in Melbourne CBD
  4 reviews  â€“ 
252 Swanston Street, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
From $3000
min. spend
Up to 115
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Thai
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Trendy Thai restaurant and bar on Swanston Street in Melbourne, known for its eclectic cocktails, fusion Thai dishes, and vibrant murals. Perfect for lively birthday parties or casual group celebrations with great food and drinks in a buzzing setting.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Cookie

Cocktail Bar at Cookie
Cocktail Bar
Cocktail Bar
·
Semi-private area
25 seats
40 standing
Our cocktail bar is available for exclusive use. Our hidden cocktail bar is a semi-private space for seated dining or for standing, mingling and drinking. This area provides seclusion from the rest of the venue you and access to your own bar. We can seat up to 25 guests in this space and up to 40 for a cocktail-style event.
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
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Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar at Cookie
Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar
Bar
·
Semi-private area
115 seats
200 standing
For larger groups of up to 200 guests, we have the ability to combine our Beer Hall & Cocktail Bar-a rare find, taking over 1/2 of our entire venue! This space would be set up in a cocktail style format, with access to our lovely balconies and plenty of room for dancing in front of the in-house DJ.
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $10000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
Enquire now
Beer Hall at Cookie
Beer Hall
Event Space
·
Private space
90 seats
100 standing
The Beer Hall at Cookie is the perfect open space for a cocktail-style event or seated event. We can host up to 90 guests along four large banquet tables or 100 guests for a standing event. The beautiful space benefits from natural light beaming through the large glass doors behind the space and is located next to the famous Cookie kiss wall. You...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $5000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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SC
Sabrina C.
Verified review
Bar · 22 guests · May 2025 · Cocktail Bar
Excellent communication. Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks. Great atmosphere.
Nothing.
4.9
AC
Amanda C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
SO
Sue O.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
JS
Jeremy S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000–$10000 min. spend
Beer Hall
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Monday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000–$10000 min. spend
Beer Hall
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000–$10000 min. spend
Beer Hall
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000–$10000 min. spend
Beer Hall
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000–$20000 min. spend
Beer Hall
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $9000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000–$20000 min. spend
Beer Hall
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $9000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000–$20000 min. spend
Beer Hall
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $9000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 115
seats
In-house catering
Thai
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Cookie

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

Cookie is a Thai restaurant and cocktail bar that pairs bold Thai dishes with an extensive cocktail programme across mural-lined interiors.

Venue highlights: The venue offers in-house catering and flexible group dining built around Thai small plates and late-night dishes. The layout comprises several seating areas including a lounge-style cocktail room and an outdoor balcony, and staff can section off areas for private bookings. Lift access serves all floors for step-free movement.

Best for: Cocktail receptions, group dinners centred on shared Thai plates, late-night social gatherings.

Location: Melbourne CBD contains a dense cluster of theatres, bars and late-night restaurants, giving guests plenty of options for pre- or post-event plans.

What guests say: The cocktail programme is extensive and consistently well executed. The Thai menu is flavourful and presented with care, and staff are responsive when arranging group seating.

FAQ

At Cookie, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

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

  • Cocktail Bar hosting 22 guests: $3037.84
  • Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar hosting 65 guests: $8112
  • Beer Hall hosting 60 guests: $3200

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

Cookie is located at 252 Swanston Street, in Melbourne CBD.

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