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P.J. O'Brien's Southgate

Pub

#17 of 731 Pub venues in Melbourne
#88 of 880 Drinks Reception venues in Melbourne
  15 reviews  â€“ 
3 Southgate Avenue, Melbourne, 3006 –
Southbank, Melbourne
From $35
per person
Up to 66
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
Irish
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Irish pub in Southbank Melbourne with Guinness on tap, hearty pub dishes, and live Irish music nearly every night. Perfect for lively celebrations like birthdays, work parties, or weddings, featuring a dance floor, PA system, and BYO DJ option.

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

Spaces for hire at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate

Upper Lounge at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate

Upper Lounge
Lounge
·
Private space
36 seats
50 standing
Upper Lounge is a private lounge in P.J. O'Brien's Southgate that functions as an enclosed, separate room within the pub, providing a contained setting for private gatherings. Design: The room has low ceilings, warm recessed and wall lighting, deep-red curtains and carpeted floors, producing a compact, traditional pub interior with dark timber and...
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $35 per person
Enquire now
Lower Lounge at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate

Lower Lounge
Lounge
·
Private space
30 seats
60 standing
Our Lower Lounge has the capacity to host up to 60 guests standing & 30 seated. Our Lower Deck is ideal for larger gatherings without the need for a whole venue exclusive. It is a warm, inviting space with a large private bar making guests feel welcome and relaxed. For a cocktail event, the space will be set with a number of high & low tables, an...
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $35 per person
Enquire now
Sidebar Exclusive at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate

Sidebar Exclusive
Event Space
·
Shared space
66 seats
120 standing
Booking P.J’s Sidebar exclusively provides a generous open space, small stage area and a semi-private Upper Lounge Bar. Our versatile venue is perfect for many private and corporate events, with flexible layout options and a vibrant atmosphere. P.J’s Sidebar also comes with basic audiovisual equipment including a projector screen and wireless m...
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $35 per person
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
5 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.8
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.9

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

LP
Lara P.
Verified review
Pub · 40 guests · November 2025 · Upper Lounge

We had a fantastic night at PJ's. The food and service was fantastic.

5.0
JA
John A.
Verified review
Function Room · 60 guests · December 2024 · Lower Lounge

Great surroundings, helpful staff, excellent food, great venue.

As we had a mostly seated function, during meals it would have been better to have the bar staff come to our tables to ask if anyone wanted drinks, rather than people having to get up from their meal to order.

4.7
GM
Gary M.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · June 2023 · Upper Lounge

All good

5.0
NP
Nicholas P.
Verified review
Function Room · 70 guests · August 2022 · Sidebar Exclusive

The venue was amazing, the food and drinks excellent and the staff were extremely nice and accommodating. Everyone loved the night and I'm very grateful to the team running the show that evening.

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Lower Lounge
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Upper Lounge
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Sidebar Exclusive
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Monday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Lower Lounge
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Upper Lounge
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Sidebar Exclusive
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Lower Lounge
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Upper Lounge
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Sidebar Exclusive
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Lower Lounge
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Upper Lounge
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Sidebar Exclusive
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Thursday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Lower Lounge
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Upper Lounge
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 per person
Sidebar Exclusive
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35 per person
Friday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $35 per person
Lower Lounge
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $35 per person
Upper Lounge
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $35 per person
Sidebar Exclusive
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $35 per person
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $35 per person
Lower Lounge
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $35 per person
Upper Lounge
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $35 per person
Sidebar Exclusive
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $35 per person

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 120
standing
Up to 66
seats
In-house catering
Irish
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About P.J. O'Brien's Southgate

P.J. O'Brien's Southgate is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Located in the heart of Southgate, P.J.O'Brien's is one of Melbourne's longest standing authentic Irish pubs and a favourite destination for locals and visitors.

Whether you are after a quiet beer, a comforting meal, after-work drinks or all of the above with some excellent LIVE music, we have you covered every single night of the week. Please note live music Wednesday - Sunday

Adjoining the pub is P.J's Sidebar, open seven days and nights a week as an oyster bar and available to hire for private and corporate functions.

With an exclusive private area overlooking the lower deck (which is also available for private hire) and fabulous function menus this is the perfect venue for intimate occasions through to breakfast meetings and corporate gatherings.

FAQ

Yes, guests are welcome to have a bar tab running.

Yes, the venue provides an in-house sound system including a wireless microphone that can be utilised free of charge.

At P.J. O'Brien's Southgate, 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 P.J. O'Brien's Southgate:

  • Upper Lounge hosting 40 guests: $4581.44
  • Sidebar Exclusive hosting 70 guests: $6279.12
  • Lower Lounge hosting 53 guests: $7000

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

P.J. O'Brien's Southgate is located at 3 Southgate Avenue, in Southbank, Melbourne.

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

  • Stephen rated it 5/5 stars
    'Convenient location, friendly staff, flexible packages.'

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