BearBrass

Restaurant

#59 of 1101 Event Space venues in Melbourne
#9 of 863 Birthday Dinner venues in Melbourne
  10 reviews  â€“ 
6 Riverside Quay, Melbourne, 3006 –
Southbank, Melbourne
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Excellent communication - 4.9/5
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Venue overview

Modern riverside restaurant in Southbank with city views, an outdoor terrace, and standout cocktails. Great for relaxed birthday parties or lively celebrations with your own DJ.

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

Spaces for hire at BearBrass

Dining Room

Dining Room
·
Shared space
52 seats
62 standing
The Dining Room in BearBrass is a long, linear dining area defined by a continuous banquette beneath a timber-lined ceiling. Design: The interior pairs deep green upholstery, black metal shelving and warm wood finishes for a clean, contemporary look, with focused track lighting along the room’s length. Features: The room includes an adjacent open...

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

Front Terrace

Terrace
·
Semi-private area
25 seats
50 standing
Our front terrace overlooks Southbank Promenade, the Yarra River, and city skyline. It can accommodate up to 50 guests standing.

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

The Brass Bar

Bar
·
Shared space
22 seats
40 standing
The Brass Bar is a Bar in the BearBrass restaurant that centres on a long timber communal table arranged for single-table group dining. Design: The room uses warm timber panelling, dark curtains and low-hung pendant lights to create compact, intimate proportions. Raw metal stools and pared-back fittings give the space a functional, unfussy look. ...

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

Dining Room & Terraces

Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
50 seats
200 standing
If you need a little more room we can combine our dining space with two of our terrace areas to create an area that can accommodate up to 200 guests standing. This venue is perfect for various private and business events, such as birthday parties, family gatherings or corporate events. Contact us for more details.

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

Front & Bar Terrace

Terrace
·
Semi-private area
60 seats
120 standing
Front & Bar Terrace is a semi-private outdoor terrace in BearBrass that sits immediately outside the bar and provides standing and outdoor-table space for socialising. Design: The terrace is a narrow outdoor strip framed by an industrial steel canopy and folding glass doors, fitted with high cocktail tables, low white balustrades and metal planter...

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

Entire Venue

Restaurant
·
Whole venue
200 seats
400 standing
BearBrass is a contemporary restaurant defined by an extensive drinks programme and a straightforward, food-led menu centred on pizzas and small plates. Design: The interior pairs timber ceilings and wooden floors with industrial shelving, exposed track lighting and green-accent wall panels. The dining area arranges long communal tables and smalle...

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

Bar Terrace

Terrace
·
Private space
36 seats
80 standing
Bar Terrace is a private outdoor terrace at BearBrass characterised by a river-facing outlook and an open-air setting. Design: Timber pergola and exposed beams create an uncomplicated outdoor room with communal timber benches and simple metal tables. Warm-toned pendant bulbs provide evening illumination and the layout stays open and unsegmented. ...

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

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Canapés Package – The Brass Bar (Min. 20 Guests) – The Brass Bar

$72 per person

• 10 canapés per person + 2 substantial canapés
• Vegetarian and vegan options available
• Available 26 October–30 December 2026
COLD
1. Beetroot & caramelised onion tarts
2. Mini leek & feta quiche
3. Pesto & goats cheese tartlets
4. Tasmanian bluefin tuna tataki
HOT
1. Spiced butternut pumpkin vegan falafel
2. Mushroom arancini
3. West Australian tempura prawns
4. Lamb & saltbush empanada
SUBSTANTIAL
1. Battered New Zealand flathead & chips
2. Mini Angus beef burgers
SWEET
1. Mini gelato cones
2. Chocolate & peanut shortbread
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

JC
Joseph C.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 20 guests · December 2023 · Front Terrace

Great location, excellent service, professional staff and the food was exceptional. Would highly recommended it to anyone.

5.0
AJ
Ashish J.
Verified review
Birthday Dinner · 50 guests · March 2022 · Bar Terrace

Super friendly staff, communicated really well with me before and during the event. Pricing was reasonable with no hidden last minutes costs. Venue was great and location was easily accessible to all guests. Would highly recommend this venue

None

5.0
JP
John P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
GM
Ginni M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
9:00 am – 12:00 am
from $35 per person
Bar Terrace
9:00 am – 12:00 am
from $6500 min. spend
Front Terrace
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Front & Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $7000 min. spend
Dining Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Dining Room & Terraces
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
The Brass Bar
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Monday
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $35 per person
Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Front Terrace
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Front & Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $7000 min. spend
Dining Room
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Dining Room & Terraces
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
The Brass Bar
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Tuesday
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $35 per person
Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Front Terrace
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Front & Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $7000 min. spend
Dining Room
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Dining Room & Terraces
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
The Brass Bar
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Wednesday
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $35 per person
Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Front Terrace
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Front & Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $7000 min. spend
Dining Room
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Dining Room & Terraces
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
The Brass Bar
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Thursday
7:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $35 per person
Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Front Terrace
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Front & Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $7000 min. spend
Dining Room
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Dining Room & Terraces
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
The Brass Bar
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Friday
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $35 per person
Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $6500 min. spend
Front Terrace
11:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Front & Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 12:00 am
from $7000 min. spend
Dining Room
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $35 per person
Dining Room & Terraces
11:00 am – 12:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
The Brass Bar
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 am – 12:00 am
from $35 per person
Bar Terrace
9:00 am – 12:00 am
from $6500 min. spend
Front Terrace
11:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Front & Bar Terrace
11:00 am – 12:00 am
from $7000 min. spend
Dining Room
9:00 am – 12:00 am
from $35 per person
Dining Room & Terraces
11:00 am – 12:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
The Brass Bar
11:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend

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 400
standing
Up to 200
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About BearBrass

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

Well known as a social hub and meeting point for after work drinks and pre/post theatre dwellers, BearBrass offers casual wining and dining in a relaxed and stylish environment.

Perched right on the banks of the Yarra, this is an incredible location and perfect for corporate events, cocktail parties, birthdays, engagements, ladies events and Christmas celebrations.

FAQ

Yes, the venue can cater for both vegetarian and halal dietary requirements, with suitable options available for guests.

At BearBrass, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

BearBrass does not offer parking facilities.

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

  • Front Terrace hosting 30 guests: $9005.68
  • Dining Room & Terraces hosting 200 guests: $25000
  • Bar Terrace hosting 38 guests: $4205.28
  • Front & Bar Terrace hosting 40 guests: $6000
  • Dining Room hosting 40 guests: $4700

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

BearBrass is located at 6 Riverside Quay, in Southbank, Melbourne.

It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:

  • Joseph C. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Great location, excellent service, professional staff and the food was exceptional. Would highly recommended it to anyone.'

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