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Half Venue Hire at Natural History Bar

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401 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

4.2 (896)
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Space ID: 10982
With a venue so large the space can be split in half for large seated dinners or cut lengthways for big cocktail groups. For seated functions the space can be separated from the bar by tall, lush planter boxes this option offers the experience of anexclusive venue hire without blowing the budget.

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4.2 (896)
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Packages, Menus & Offers

Please note, that pricing and inclusions may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the listing prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.


Room Layouts & Capacity

Cluster100
Standing150
Banquet100
Cabaret60

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab$
Coffee / Tea$
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering$

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector
Speakers
TV

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Air Con
External Music or DJ$
Lighting
Natural light
On-Site Parking$
Receptionist
Restroom
Security$
WiFi

Google iconReviews for Natural History Bar

Mr Smith

November 3, 2025

Came in for a few drinks and a meal with my daugher, it wasnt busy but still seemed under staffed. My daughter got her $30 burger never got her ketchup as requested, which i reminded the staff twice. Small point but if the kids are only eating because they are hungry and not enjoing the food then why bother.. To be honest though the burger cound be a lot better too for the price. Its a great spot but they need to consider the customers requests.

Par Hwy

November 14, 2025

Hard not to stop, harder to not stay. Broad, long bar and resto with stylish lines and warm, dark colours with subdued lighting. I was here at 5pm on a Friday - my 55th birthday - and it was prolly ⅓ full. I suspect that had hung around even an hour more, there'd be many more folk in. I only stayed for one beer - a pint handle of Asahi ($15) - then skedaddled. I stood in the front bar with my handle admiring the matchbooks under the glass. Copper beer stills (stills?) at the end there hanging from the ceiling. I didn't get about the rest of the place as it was either busy, tabled or restricted for those eating.

Steve Bintley

July 13, 2025

A large spacious bar in a prime location on the busy shopping street. There’s a handful of tables outside which are great for people watching with a drink, but inside there’s loads to admire in the decor, all in keeping with the natural history theme. The bar itself is large and spacious and the staff friendly and helpful, offering advice on the drink options available. Prices are reasonable given the central location and there’s a decent atmosphere. Toilets are large and clean too. Certainly somewhere I’ll be returning to!

Yos William

June 6, 2025

Nice place and the interior design is very unique. The food portion is a bit smaller compared to other places. Overall, it's a good place.

Eddy S Dharmadji

August 14, 2022

On the last day of our trip to Melbourne, we wanted to have a dinner out, somewhere nice and came across this place on our way back to the hotel and decided to try it. It certainly did not disappoint. The place is fantastic, nicely decorated and the atmosphere was fantastic. It was not crazily noisy and we could at least hear ourselves talking. The display on the wall was amazing. The food was great, we had the mussels, potato cakes and schnitty. The service was quick and the staff were extremely helpful. It's a place that we would definitely go back again and would recommend it to others. Thanks for making our visit enjoyable.


Venue Hours

Monday08:00am-Midnight
Tuesday08:00am-Midnight
Wednesday08:00am-Midnight
Thursday08:00am-Midnight
Friday08:00am-Midnight
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

21st Birthday Party30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyAwards DinnerBaby ShowerBar MitzvahBirthday PartyBridal ShowerBucks PartyChristeningChristmas PartyCocktail PartyCorporate FunctionDinnerEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyExhibitionFunctionGala DinnerHens PartyLunchMeetingNetworking EventUniversity BallWeddingWedding Ceremony