A bar with a wooden counter, colorful walls, glassware displays, and lush potted plants at Sugar Glider.
A bar with booths, high stools, colorful lamps, and stage lighting against concrete walls at Sugar Glider.
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A bar with vibrant purple lighting, disco ball reflections, and groups of people socializing at Sugar Glider.

Sugar Glider

Bar

#2 of 947 Birthday Party venues in Melbourne
#6 of 892 40th Birthday Party venues in Melbourne
  20 reviews  â€“ 
56 Johnston Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, 3065 –
Fitzroy, Melbourne
From $2000
min. spend
Up to 40
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Will Mason
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Excellent communication - 4.9/5
11 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.9. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at Sugar Glider

Whole Venue at Sugar Glider
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Whole venue
40 seats
60 standing
The entirety of our funky Fitzroy venue is available for hire! 😎 With full bar setup, digital DJ equipment, vinyl turntables, projector, big screen TV, live sound and lighting capabilities (for speeches, comedy, solo artists and duos), two private toilets, a stage, spacious booth seating, cosy front bar vibes with street-facing openable wall windo...
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
9 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
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.
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Emily R.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests · May 2026 · Whole Venue
Everything was just so easy. Will was great at communicating ahead of time, and staff on the night were so lovely.
5.0
AA
Asrit A.
Verified review
Bar · 60 guests · February 2026 · Whole Venue
Extremely friendly venue staff for coordination and great service during the event!
5.0
SW
Sara W.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 50 guests · December 2025 · Whole Venue
Could not fault Will and the team! Had my 40th birthday at the venue and it was nothing but fabulous (kind of makes you want to own a place as cool as this)! The communication was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Could not recommend any more highly!
4.8
AC
April C.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests · April 2025 · Whole Venue
I had my 40th at Sugar Glider and I can not fault Will and the team. Will went above and beyond to ensure I had a magical time; right from our very first interaction he was just incredible. I had the best time, and I highly recommend this venue for any special occasion where unpretentious, funky FUN is the order of the day.
Nothing. Everything was perfect.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Whole Venue
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Monday
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Whole Venue
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Tuesday
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Whole Venue
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Wednesday
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Whole Venue
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Thursday
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Whole Venue
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Friday
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Whole Venue
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Saturday
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Whole Venue
1:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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 60
standing
Up to 40
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Sugar Glider

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

Sugar Glider is a cosy neighbourhood bar that centres on community-led entertainment nights such as karaoke, trivia and open-mic, and an informal, welcoming atmosphere.

Venue highlights: The bar functions as an event-focused venue that regularly stages promoted and ticketed entertainment nights and supports host-run performances. The bar offers a focused drinks service, including made-to-order mocktails, and does not operate an in-house kitchen so external catering or brought-in food is commonly used for private hires. The venue stays open late and provides an accessible parking spot plus free off-site parking for attendees.

Best for: Karaoke and live-music nights; Trivia and quiz nights; Small ticketed launches or artist showcases.

Location: Fitzroy is a creative precinct known for its nightlife, street art and independent shops, providing plenty of nearby late-night eateries and takeaway options for guests before or after an event.

What guests say: The bar's staff provide attentive, personalised service and can accommodate alcohol-free drinks on request. The venue's programming supports lively, well-run karaoke, trivia and open-mic nights and late-night bookings.

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 45-60 guests and costs about $2,000.

"I had my 40th at Sugar Glider and I can not fault Will and the team."

- April C. Apr 2025

Usually booked for
Hen Party

Typically for 25-40 guests and costs about $1,300.

"Sugar glider was the perfect venue for our event. The staff we super friendly and very accommodating."

- Liv M. Mar 2025

FAQ

Yes, many events have brought in pizza, sushi, charcuterie boards etc.

Yes, children are most welcome, although the venue isn't permitted to serve minors alcohol.

Yes, more expensive items such as cocktails can be charged to guests rather than included on the tab.

Yes, themed events and costumes are allowed.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At Sugar Glider, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Sugar Glider:

  • Whole Venue hosting 60 guests: $2066.80

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

Sugar Glider is located at 56 Johnston Street, in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

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

  • Sara W. rated it 4.8/5 stars
    'Could not fault Will and the team! Had my 40th birthday at the venue and it was nothing but fabulous (kind of makes you want to own a place as cool as this)! The communication was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Could not recommend any more highly!'
  • Tom H. rated it 5/5 stars
    'I had the best birthday party ever at Sugar Glider - Will and Cors were amazing, welcoming, so flexible and helped us arrange everything we needed to have the best time. We had about 50-60 people for a private costume party - the lights and venue were amazing and gave the night such a good vibe. Decks, sound system, projector and everything worked perfectly - cannot recommend highly enough.'
  • Emily R. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Everything was just so easy. Will was great at communicating ahead of time, and staff on the night were so lovely.'

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