Full Party Venue at Pause Bar
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268 Carlisle Street, Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia
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Reviews for Pause Bar
Ashlee Jayde
As a local, I visit Pause Bar pretty regularly, but I recently went in for a Wednesday night dinner in May 2025 with a group of around ten friends and had an awesome night. We sat out the back indoors, pulling a few tables together to make one long table for the group. The space is full of cosy booths and a long cushioned bench along the wall, which made it easy to settle in and get comfortable. We kicked off the night with drinks from the bar, which has a great selection, including a bunch of fun cocktails. My partner loved the Fairy Godmother and one of our friends really enjoyed the Charlie Chaplin. The rest of the group had nothing but good things to say about the beer and wine on offer too. For food, it’s mostly woodfired pizzas and a few bar snacks, but no complaints there, the pizzas were delicious. We shared a classic margherita and others in the group enjoyed the Hawaiian and vegetarian pizzas. The menu’s simple but solid, and perfect for a relaxed night out. Later in the evening, we caught some live music up the front, with what looked like a lineup of local musicians jumping up to play a few songs each. There was such a variety of performers and a fun, laid back energy to the whole night. My partner and I loved the grassroots vibe, it’s great to see local music being supported and celebrated in a space like this. The venue’s covered in posters promoting community gigs and artists, which adds to the creative feel. They’ve also got toilets upstairs and a nice outdoor area out the back that’s great for smokers or just catching up for a quiet chat. Earlier in the evening, the playlists playing indoors were spot on, the music choice really fit the venue’s energy. It’s super close to Balaclava Station and easily accessible. There’s parking on the street out front, but also plenty out the back since the venue backs onto the Coles car park. The staff were lovely and looked after our big group really well. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, I’d definitely recommend dropping in for a drink and a slice of woodfired pizza. With its great music, chilled vibe and community spirit, Pause is a real Balaclava gem worth supporting.
Jennifer
Came here last night for a catch up. We ended up staying for many hours and enjoyed the excellent service and knowledge of the bar attendant, atmosphere and music.. Khurangbin ftw! 🙌 Great softly lit venue with quasi Moroccan vibes and varied seating options including a covered outdoor area. The toilets are located up a flight of stairs that require a sherpa 🏔️ to climb 🧗 so not particularly suited to anyone with ambulatory concerns. A great little find on Carlisle!
Alexa Alleyne
Fantastic bar and fantastic place to work! Matt and the rest of the team are so amazing I couldn't have enjoyed being there more!
Diego Perozo Estrada
Amazing place. Always have the best fun in there, the bartenders and staff are incredibly nice and helpful! Fully recommended to go down for a drink or two
COL INTERCEPTOR
I saw a friends band playing, called N.I.H.L= Noise Induced Hearing Loss. Pause Bar has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Live music sounds good there.