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The Blacksmith Bar

Bar

#7 of 550 Function Room venues in Melbourne
#1 of 105 40th Birthday Party venues in Eastern Suburbs
  27 reviews  â€“ 
69 Swan Street, Melbourne, 3121 –
Cremorne, Melbourne
From $2500
min. spend
Up to 100
seats
Up to 110
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Old-style cocktail bar in Richmond's Swan Street, featuring antique furniture, dim lighting, and a stunning upscale atmosphere. Ideal for birthdays, engagements, or private celebrations with live music or DJs.

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

Spaces for hire at The Blacksmith Bar

Private Function Room at The Blacksmith Bar

Private Function Room
Function Room
·
Private space
100 seats
110 standing
PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOM Features â—Š Capacity for 110 guests â—Š Private bar â—Š Private bathrooms â—Š Built-in photobooth â—Š Own music allowed by sharing Spotify playlist with bar staff â—Š Welcome to arrange your own DJ â—Š Freedom to decorate the space with balloons, flowers, fairy lights etc. â—Š BYO cake/desserts (The Blacksmith can cut and serve free of cha...
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 6 months ago
Enquire now
Entire Venue at The Blacksmith Bar

Entire Venue
Bar
·
Whole venue
65 seats
100 standing
The Blacksmith Bar is available for full venue private functions 7 nights a week. The venue seeps elegance from every angle, with a combination of eclectic surfaces, state of the art technology and most importantly; personality. The Blacksmith is suitable for functions up to 250 patrons across two floors. The venue also features an outdoor area fo...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $10000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.9

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

MS
Marie S.
Verified review
50th Birthday Party · 80 guests · September 2025 · Private Function Room

We recently celebrated our joint 50th at The Blacksmith Bar, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Shae was an absolute dream to deal with—so easy to reach and incredibly helpful, especially when it came to deciding on catering for the night. The venue itself is stunning, the food was delicious, and the drinks kept flowing thanks to the amazing bar team. Every staff member, from behind the bar to the floor, was friendly, attentive, and really added to the atmosphere. We had such a memorable night and can’t thank the team enough. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend The Blacksmith Bar for any special occasion.

The only slight challenge was parking—it’s not huge, so you may need to search a little. But honestly, it wasn’t a big issue and definitely didn’t take away from the night

4.9
T
Tracey
Verified review
21st Birthday Party · 50 guests · February 2025 · Private Function Room

I was quite worried about the event, but Shae and Simon made everything go smoothly that night. The staff were also very helpful and nice on the night.

Parking is a little difficult but very accessible by public transport.

4.9
ML
Mick L.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 45 guests · September 2024 · Private Function Room

Good cocktails

4.9
PC
Ping C.
Verified review
Wedding · 75 guests · August 2024 · Private Function Room

Everything was perfect, staff are so attentive and friendly. Shae is always there to help with any enquiries we had at the time, before, during and after the event. Couldn't ask for a better place to have our special day.

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500–$10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Private Function Room
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Monday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500–$10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Private Function Room
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500–$10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Private Function Room
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500–$10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Private Function Room
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500–$10000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Private Function Room
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Friday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000–$28000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $28000 min. spend
Private Function Room
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $4000–$28000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $28000 min. spend
Private Function Room
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 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 110
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Blacksmith Bar

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

The Blacksmith opened its doors in September 2019 and is the newest venue to join the Pratt Hospitality Group. Located in the Swan Street entertainment precinct, the original structure dates back to 1924, as McNaughton’s Ironmongers which can still be seen on the existing façade. Everything from the name of the venue, the quirky antique-style décor, the cocktail menu, and even the staff uniforms play on the history of the structure.

The venue has a large focus on quality ingredients to create only the best cocktails, and the cocktail menu is designed to be uncomplicated and simplistic; a paired backlist, paying homage to the old classics.

The entire venue is available for private functions any night of the week, for up to 100 people. The venue will be yours exclusively until 11.30 pm, at which time we will open to the general public.

Usually booked for
21st Birthday Party

Typically for 70-105 guests and costs about $2,500.

"I was quite worried about the event, but Shae and Simon made everything go smoothly that night."

- Tracey Feb 2025

FAQ

Yes, the venue has a mix of seating and standing space.

Yes, there is a 10% rule. Up to 10% of total guests can be underage without their parent or guardian present, but an adult must supervise them for the entire function; for example, four underage guests would be permitted in a group of 40.

Yes, you can bring and serve your own cake.

At The Blacksmith Bar, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Blacksmith Bar does not offer parking facilities.

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

  • Private Function Room hosting 60 guests: $5203.20
  • Entire Venue hosting 60 guests: $1818.16

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

The Blacksmith Bar is located at 69 Swan Street, in Cremorne, Melbourne.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Marie S. rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'We recently celebrated our joint 50th at The Blacksmith Bar, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Shae was an absolute dream to deal with—so easy to reach and incredibly helpful, especially when it came to deciding on catering for the night. The venue itself is stunning, the food was delicious, and the drinks kept flowing thanks to the amazing bar team. Every staff member, from behind the bar to the floor, was friendly, attentive, and really added to the atmosphere. We had such a memorable night and can’t thank the team enough. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend The Blacksmith Bar for any special occasion.'
  • Tracey rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'I was quite worried about the event, but Shae and Simon made everything go smoothly that night. The staff were also very helpful and nice on the night.'

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

  • Joel rated it 5/5 stars
    'The organisation of the event made everything easy'

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