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Plus 5

Bar

#12 of 1105 Party venues in Melbourne
  1 review  â€“ 
37 South Wharf Promenade, Melbourne, 3006 –
South Wharf, Melbourne
From $1500
min. spend
Up to 200
seats
Up to 448
standing
Venue offers catering
European
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Waterfront bar in South Wharf blending wood-fired tapas, pizzas, and unique cocktails with live music and a casual vibe. Ideal for lively parties with DJs, dancing, and custom music.

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

Spaces for hire at Plus 5

Riverside Cocktail Bar at Plus 5
Riverside Cocktail Bar
Bar
·
Whole venue
200 seats
448 standing
Plus 5 contains three rooms: 1. The Counting House Feel like a VIP in this beautiful intimate dining and meeting space that overlooks the bustle of the venue itself. The room features timber finish and unique fittings. It can be arranged in either boardroom or a casual set up. 2. The Dining Room It is a warmly finished area featuring fresh ...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $4000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Counting House at Plus 5
The Counting House
Dining Room
·
Private space
12 seats
20 standing
Feel like a VIP in this beautiful intimate dining and meeting space that overlooks the bustle of the venue itself. The room features timber finish and unique fittings. It can be arranged in either boardroom or a casual set up. Perfect for Intimate Family Celebrations, Meetings, Birthday Gatherings, Private Dining, Tastings Master Classes, Hens ...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Dining Room & Bar at Plus 5
Dining Room & Bar
Dining Room
·
Private space
50 seats
100 standing
The Dining Room at Plus 5 Bar is a warmly finished area featuring fresh handpicked flowers and a unique atmosphere. The room offers a flexible floorplan and a variety of cocktails. It is furnished with a lounge that can be transformed in either a breathtaking dining room or the casual cocktail environment.
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Riverside Terrace & Garden at Plus 5
Riverside Terrace & Garden
Terrace
·
Private space
50 seats
100 standing
The room is a combination of covered and open areas and it offers spectacular riverside views of the Melbourne CBD. Heaters and blankets allow enjoying winter parties as much as the summer ones! Social Events, Cocktail Parties, Networking Events, Seated Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Brand Activations, Corporate Functions, Birthday Parties
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.0
Communication
4.0
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Prices and opening hours

Sunday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $3000–$5000 min. spend
Dining Room & Bar
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Riverside Terrace & Garden
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Riverside Cocktail Bar
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $4000–$5000 min. spend
Monday
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Riverside Cocktail Bar
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Riverside Cocktail Bar
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1500–$4000 min. spend
The Counting House
9:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Dining Room & Bar
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Riverside Terrace & Garden
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Riverside Cocktail Bar
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1500–$4000 min. spend
The Counting House
9:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Dining Room & Bar
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Riverside Terrace & Garden
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Riverside Cocktail Bar
9:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Friday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1500–$5000 min. spend
The Counting House
9:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Dining Room & Bar
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Riverside Terrace & Garden
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Riverside Cocktail Bar
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1500–$5500 min. spend
The Counting House
9:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Dining Room & Bar
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Riverside Terrace & Garden
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Riverside Cocktail Bar
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $4000–$5500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 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 448
standing
Up to 200
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Plus 5

Plus 5 is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Plus 5 is a bar-restaurant specialising in wood-fired Spanish- and Italian-style tapas and pizzas, paired with an extensive cocktail programme that anchors its offering.

Venue highlights: A covered terrace and a lively interior bar provide separate zones for drinks-led receptions and seated dining during private hires. The kitchen focuses on shareable small plates and wood-fired pizzas that translate well to grazing or plated event menus. In-house catering and flexible dietary options cover halal, kosher, vegan and gluten-free needs, and the venue runs promoted, ticketed food events such as pizza-making workshops.

Best for: Cocktail receptions, informal seated private dinners, food-led workshops and team-building events (pizza-making style).

Location: South Wharf promenade sits within the riverside dining and leisure precinct, surrounded by other restaurants and bars. The area provides a riverside route for guests to continue along the waterfront after an event.

What guests say: The service is friendly and attentive. The cocktail menu is extensive and the terrace delivers a strong riverside view.

FAQ

At Plus 5, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free parking is available on-site

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Plus 5:

  • Riverside Cocktail Bar hosting 100 guests: $4000

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

Plus 5 is located at 37 South Wharf Promenade, in South Wharf, Melbourne.

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