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Front Bar at The Penny Black

Price on request

420 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC, Australia

4.1 (748)
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Why you'll love this venue

  • With several event spaces able to accommodate from 20 to 950 guests.
  • Equipped with AV facilities, a number of vintage arcade games and plenty of cosy corners.
  • Flexible and affordable event packages.
This beautifully decorated, dark and moody space features high ceilings, fireplaces, polished floorboards and pillars. The space is within view of the main stage, which hosts acts on Friday & Saturday evenings. For more intimate affairs we are able to section an area of the Band Room which is suitable for casual drinking and nibbles.

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4.1 (748)
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Room Layouts & Capacity

Standing35

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering$

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

TV

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Air Con
External Music or DJ
Furniture Hire$
Lighting
Natural light
On-Site Parking
Restroom
Security
Smoking Area
WiFi

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Olesia Kochergina

April 24, 2025

Absolutely loved this pub! Stumbled in on a weekday and was blown away by their incredible specials - every pizza on the menu was just $10, and the one we got was genuinely delicious. Even better, they had an April special with $10 pints, making it the ultimate combo for a chill late afternoon. The vibe was relaxed, staff super friendly, and the value? Unreal. Will 100% be back!

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tuong linh

April 10, 2025

Moroccan chicken and tacos fish were nice and tasty. Environment was open and chilling. Recommend for everyone

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Matty Ferguson

March 10, 2025

I went to The Penny Black last Friday for a gig, and I have to say, it was absolutely fantastic! The venue itself is such a cool spot – intimate, welcoming, and full of energy. The vibe there is unmatched, and you can tell it’s a place that really knows how to host a great show. One thing I really appreciated is how inclusive and LGBTQIA-friendly the venue is. It’s a space where everyone feels comfortable, and that kind of environment makes a huge difference when you're out enjoying live music. The staff was also amazing – friendly, attentive, and really made sure everyone was having a good time. Overall, I had an awesome experience at The Penny Black. If you’re looking for a great venue with fantastic music and a welcoming atmosphere, definitely check it out. I can’t wait to go back!

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Bella Bella

June 9, 2024

Great large venue. 3 main sections - front of house, back room & beer garden further out back. Unsure if there are other toilets, but lots of stairs to get to main toilets, so not ideal if you have a disability. Not a huge selection of wines at the bar. No Riesling & No Moscato. Love that there’s live music to support local acts. Loved getting to see @demie.music playing originals & a few covers. Food available at very reasonable prices, averaging $20,

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Omid Master

May 21, 2024

Superb friendly service and atmosphere. With an amazing indoor open fire, live music, concert stage, centre room and outdoor area. Jason the manager was very helpful and friendly keeping the open fire burning. The food was delicious and substantial and the drinks are the best value in Melbourne


Venue Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday05:00pm-11:00pm
Thursday05:00pm-11:00pm
Friday04:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday12:00pm-11:00pm
Sunday12:00pm-11:00pm
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

18th Birthday Party21st Birthday Party30th Birthday Party40th Birthday PartyBirthday PartyBucks PartyChristmas PartyCocktail PartyCorporate FunctionEnd of Financial Year PartyFunctionNetworking EventTrivia Night