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Theory Bar

Bar

#13 of 149 Birthday Party venues in Melbourne CBD
#6 of 883 Drinks Reception venues in Melbourne
  5 reviews  â€“ 
19-23 Meyers Place, Ground Floor, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
From $2000
min. spend
Up to 93
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Excellent communication - 5/5
4 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Laneway bar in Melbourne with a cozy atmosphere, excellent cocktails, and impressive audio-visual facilities. Great for lively celebrations, including DJ sets or personalized music events.

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

Spaces for hire at Theory Bar

Entire Bar at Theory Bar

Entire Bar
Bar
·
Whole venue
93 seats
150 standing
The Entire Bar offers a versatile space perfect for both large-scale events and intimate gatherings. With the option to combine our front bar and rear screening room, you can create a dynamic environment tailored to your event’s needs—be it a lively dance party, a fun karaoke night, or a sophisticated cocktail reception. Customize every detail, fr...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $2500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now
Function & Screening Room at Theory Bar

Function & Screening Room
Function Room
·
Private space
25 seats
40 standing
Function & Screening Room is a Function Room in Theory Bar defined by an intimate black-box theatre layout. Design: The room has dark-painted walls, a low ceiling and a curtained proscenium that focus sightlines toward the front. The interior combines exposed ceiling grid and industrial finishes with concentrated, colour-capable stage lighting. F...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.0
Communication
5.0

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

MS
Margaret S.
Verified review
Party · 100 guests · March 2025 · Entire Bar

The staff at Theory Bar made this event! They were absolutely incredible. We did our vow renewal reception at Theory Bar. The bar manager set up the decorations prior to the event. And they did all of the pack down at 3am. They were kind, and fun and an all around great time. It was so easy. I would get married again for the third time, just to throw another party at Theory Bar.

4.9
CM
Courtney M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
NO
Nick O.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
E
Eyja
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000–$3000 min. spend
Entire Bar
1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Function & Screening Room
1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2000–$2500 min. spend
Entire Bar
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Function & Screening Room
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Thursday
2:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2000–$3000 min. spend
Entire Bar
2:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Function & Screening Room
2:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Friday
2:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2000–$6000 min. spend
Entire Bar
2:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $6000 min. spend
Function & Screening Room
2:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Saturday
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2000–$6000 min. spend
Entire Bar
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $6000 min. spend
Function & Screening Room
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 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 150
standing
Up to 93
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Theory Bar

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

Welcome to Theory Bar at 19-23 Meyers Place, Melbourne CBD. Our venue offers a prime location with cutting-edge audio-visual facilities and an excellent selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, making it a great choice for any event.

We feature a spacious front bar and a smaller rear screening room, each equipped with Void sound systems and projection walls. You can book these areas separately or combine them for a full-venue experience.

Our rates cover the exclusive use of one or both spaces for formal events. For more casual bookings or shorter events, please reach out to discuss customized options.

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 75-145 guests and costs about $6,000.

"It was so easy. I would get married again for the third time, just to throw another party at Theory Bar."

- Margaret S. Mar 2025

FAQ

Yes. Bar spend can either be allocated to a tab, have guests pay as they go, or use a combination of both.

The venue operates via a minimum spend; most clients reach it by purchasing drinks and catering packages, and there is an option for part of the evening where guests pay at the bar with those sales refunded against a pre-paid deposit.

Yes, full venue hire includes use of the screening room.

At Theory Bar, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

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

  • Entire Bar hosting 60 guests: $4000

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

Theory Bar is located at 19-23 Meyers Place, in Melbourne CBD.

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