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Seamstress Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant

#4 of 751 Bar venues in Melbourne
#2 of 135 30th Birthday Party venues in Melbourne CBD
  35 reviews  â€“ 
113 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
From $21
per person
Up to 60
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
Chinese
cuisine
Parking not available
Manager's avatar
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Spaces for hire at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar

Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar

Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
Bar
·
Private space
32 seats
100 standing
The alter-ego of the Seamstress Cocktail Bar, this room is unashamedly everything the cocktail bar is not, and where all the mischief happens. Where-as the Cocktail Bar is all jazz & blues, cocktails, table service, Sweatshop is the New York basement bar, straight up counter service, local beers, bourbon whiskey, banter and graffiti. A robust spa...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $21 per person
Enquire now
Cocktail Bar at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar

Cocktail Bar
Cocktail Bar
·
Semi-private area
50 seats
100 standing
Cocktail Bar is a semi-private cocktail bar area within Seamstress Restaurant & Bar defined by a textile-draped ceiling that creates an enclosed canopy. Design: The space has a narrow, linear layout centred on a long timber bar and backlit liquor shelving. Booth seating and small tables sit on dark floors and the decor mixes exposed industrial fix...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $35 minimum spend
Enquire now
Dining Room at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar

Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Shared space
60 seats
75 standing
The Seamstress dining room, celebrates the merging of traditional pan-asian ingredients with modern kitchen techniques. Our menu is all about shared dining enjoyed in a lively but casual social setting. An intimate 50 seater restaurant, featuring a canopy of sweeping fabric, colourful hanging floral arrays and scattered iconic sewing machinery. W...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $35 per person
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
16 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.9
Service quality
5.0
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.

MH
Megan H.
Verified review
Bar · 20 guests · August 2026 · Cocktail Bar

Manager was friendly, thorough and prompt. Staff on the night were friendly and helpful and went the extra mile to make it a great night. Guests commented on the great cocktails and vibe. The space is cosy, chill and convenient. We liked being able to sit or stand and being close to the bar 🥂

5.0
C
Carlos
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · August 2026 · Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard

It was great. Leela helped out with any questions and queries I had and it was a smooth effortless night due to how well organised it all was! Would book again!

5.0
PG
Pat G.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests · April 2026 · Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard

The staff were so very helpful, they helped create the perfect environment and atmosphere for my proposal, my family and friends all loved the venue.

4.9
JF
Jordan F.
Verified review
Stag Party · 15 guests · February 2026 · Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard

Fabulous staff, food and drinks. Thank you to the team for making the night so memorable!

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35–$70 per person
Dining Room
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35–$70 per person
Monday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Dining Room
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35–$70 per person
Cocktail Bar
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 min. spend
Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Tuesday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Dining Room
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35–$70 per person
Cocktail Bar
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 min. spend
Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Wednesday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Dining Room
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35–$70 per person
Cocktail Bar
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 min. spend
Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Thursday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Dining Room
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35–$70 per person
Cocktail Bar
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 min. spend
Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Friday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Dining Room
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35–$70 per person
Cocktail Bar
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 min. spend
Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Saturday
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 per person
Dining Room
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $35–$70 per person
Cocktail Bar
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $35 min. spend
Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard
9:00 am – 1:00 am
from $21 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 100
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
Chinese
cuisine
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Seamstress Restaurant & Bar

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

Seamstress Restaurant & Bar opened in 2007 in Melbourne's historic Chinatown district, housed in a 120yr-old former textile factory, warehouse and one-time Buddhist monastery.

We regularly host a variety of parties, events and functions across all 4 floors of our venue.

In the past 6 months alone we have catered for numerous personal gathering for birthdays, farewells & engagements as well as corporate meetings, dinners, networking drinks and team parties.

Usually booked for
Stag Party

Typically for 10-20 guests and costs about $2,000.

"Fabulous staff, food and drinks. Thank you to the team for making the night so memorable!"

- Jordan F. Feb 2026

FAQ

No, there are no time limits or noise restrictions for music.

An area in the Cocktail Bar can be reserved, with a mixture of seating and standing.

At Seamstress Restaurant & Bar, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

Seamstress Restaurant & Bar does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Seamstress Restaurant & Bar:

  • Sweatshop Basement Bar & Yard hosting 45 guests: $1204
  • Cocktail Bar hosting 30 guests: $796
  • Dining Room hosting 35 guests: $2400

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

Seamstress Restaurant & Bar is located at 113 Lonsdale Street, in Melbourne CBD.

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

  • Carlos rated it 5/5 stars
    'It was great. Leela helped out with any questions and queries I had and it was a smooth effortless night due to how well organised it all was! Would book again!'
  • Matt rated it 5/5 stars
    'Food was awesome, staff were accommodating of everything we asked for. Awesome location. Had a ripper night, thank you so much!'

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

  • Lauren T. rated it 5/5 stars
    'If you want a venue that has a great vide and staff to match, you won't be disappointed with Seamstress. Super friendly, fabulous food, and delicious drinks, I will definitely recommend again and again.'

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