Ground Floor / 19-23 Meyers Place, Melbourne CBD
Wednesday–Saturday, 4pm until Late
Theory Bar + Arts + Events

Host your next event with us!

Venue Hire At Theory

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Venue Hire Packages

Straightforward bronze and silver pricing to suit the most common requests

These packages are for members of the general public looking to book an extended period of time. If you're just looking to book a few tables, or are an artist looking to host a 60–90 minute performance, please to discuss.

Boasting cutting edge audio-visual facilities, a central location, and a killer selection of beers, wines and cocktails – Theory is a fantastic place to host your next event.

Our interior space features a large front bar and a smaller rear screening room, each with its own Void sound system and feature projection wall. These spaces can be partitioned off and reserved separately, or combined for a full-venue takeover.

The venue has been used in the past for:

  • Comedy nights
  • Trivia nights
  • Fashion shows
  • Virtual reality experiences
  • Film and webseries premieres
  • Book and product launches
  • Industry nights
  • Birthday parties
  • Work functions
  • And more!

Event capacities may vary based on your specific seating requirements – however, our licence allows for up to 150 individuals on the premises.

Please note: we are only taking louder DJ/music nights that align with our brand.

Plan your dream event

Venue hire packages

These packages are for members of the general public looking to book an extended period of time. If you're just looking to book a few tables, or are an artist looking to host a 60–90 minute performance, please to discuss.

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Bronze Package

Exclusive use of our rear function room – all night long

Our rear function room is a versatile space that suits a variety of needs for up to 40 guests. Open it up, close it off, pop a movie on the projector or use it as a private karaoke box. The choice is yours.

$2,000minimum bar spend

  • Unlimited private use of function room during your desired hours, whether that's 7–10pm or 4pm–1am
  • Control of function room lighting, projector and music
  • Access to Karafun karaoke service and 4-player Switch console
  • Multiple options for seating and tables
  • Decorate the function room to your liking
  • Custom cocktail special to suit your event
  • Bring in your own food / catering
  • Option for additional tables in main bar area
  • No control of anything in the main bar or outdoor areas

Silver Package

Most popular

Custom curation of our front bar stage and screen – by the hour

Does your event feature an entertainment or presentation component? Upgrade your bronze event to make use of our main stage, projection screen and seating area –

$500additional minimum bar spend per hour of front bar curation

  • Everything from the Bronze Package
  • Control of front bar lighting, projector and sound during add-on time
  • Control of all seating behind the black curtain during add-on time
  • General trade continues in our alcoves, outdoor area and entry nook – these customers may walk through the main bar to access toilets
  • Silver package add-ons must end by 11pm, when our outdoor trade ends and those customers must come inside
  • At the end of your add-on time, your guests are welcome to head back to the function room, or mix with general trade in the main bar area after we remove the black curtain

Gold Package

Plan your dream event by hiring out the entire venue

Planning a larger event that pushes our full 150-person capacity, or something a bit more intimate where you have full control over every aspect of the venue?

Contact us to discuss your needs

  • Whatever you want, we can probably make it happen!