Moon Dog Wild West
54 Hopkins Street, Footscray VIC, Australia
Bar
•Why you'll love Moon Dog Wild West
- Features include a mechanical bull, stage space, balcony, and pool hall.
- Six different function spaces available, with two fully private areas.
- Suitable for birthdays, milestone events, corporate gatherings, engagement parties, weddings, bucks & hens, and laid-back receptions.
Moon Dog Wild West in Footscray boasts an impressive 100 taps across three floors of fun! Featuring a mechanical bull, stage space, balcony and pool tables, there is truly something here for everyone! Our venue has six different function spaces to choose from, two of which are fully private that can host from 8 to 350 guests. We can help you celebrate birthdays, milestone events, corporate gatherings, engagement parties, weddings, bucks & hens and laid-back receptions, the options are endless! We welcome function enquiries of any kind and handle each one on a case by case basis so please get in touch!
At this engaging space, beer enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise. With a remarkable selection of over 100 taps, the venue proudly showcases a variety of local and international craft beers that are sure to tantalise your taste buds. Enjoy complex recipes and signature flavours that capture the spirit of the Wild West while also celebrating contemporary brewing artistry. Whether you favour a crisp lager, a bold stout, or an adventurous sour, there’s something for everyone at Moon Dog Wild West.
Moon Dog Wild West Function Rooms
Pianola Bar
Located on the first floor, The Pianola Bar is a completely private space equipped with a private bar. Ideal for larger sit-down meals, or canape style events, the Pianola Bar is perfect for those wanting a fully exclusive space.
The Pool Hall
Perfectly situated with views of the stage, overlooking the mechanical bull on the floor below, and Hopkins Street and the city, the Pool Hall is perfect for those looking for canape style events with a bit of flair! Full hire of the Pool H...
The Honky Tonk
Perfectly situated with views of the stage, overlooking the mechanical bull on the floor below, and Hopkins Street and the City. Comprising of the Pool Hall, stage Space, and balcony, an exclusive hire of the first floor Honky Tonk Bar is p...
The Lounge
Located on the ground floor close to the bucking bull action, the Lounge is a semi-private dining space suitable for smaller seated meals and cocktail events. With flexible seating arrangements, this space is ideal for more relaxed events.
The Sheriff's Office
Tucked away on the ground floor, the Sheriff’s Office is an intimate private dining room perfect for smaller groups to enjoy a long lunch, tasting event, or corporate meeting. The room also comes equipped with an AV system.
The Porch
A trio of booths located right next to the bucking bull action, our raised porch is perfect for smaller groups looking for a more casual space for their event. With a mixture of sitting and standing room, this space is perfect for bucks and...
Reviews for Moon Dog Wild West
Vincenzo Rossi
Went there to celebrate my daughters birthday. It's been over a year since she returned from living in Dallas, Texas, her husband and my Texan granddaughter. Now, a new mommy again, it was time to reminisce about the Texas Honky Tonks like Electric Cowboy and world famous Billy Bobs. Moon Dog is on a good thing, just let the teething problems solve themselves overtime and a good time is there to be enjoyed.
James Doohan (Jimi)
Fun vibe. A few drinks were unavailable. Super hot inside even with open windows, air conditioning would go a long way. Bull riding was fun though, and many people were dressed as cowpeople 🤠
Jonny Ratke
Came here for the first time and was super impressed with the renovation of the place. I have to come back and actually ride the bull. We played pool most of the day and found it strange that the pool tables weren't pay wave. Beers cold and tasty 😋
Sylvia
35+ degrees in Melbourne and inside feels even hotter. No fan, no AC across the venue except minimal fans near the dance floor. Surely you are in breach of OH&S for your staff. Do not bother coming here if it's warm or hot, unless you want some heat stroke to go with it. Photo is of the 'function room' we had for our celebration. No cooling in sight. The rooftop was the only relief with fresh air but still not cool
Jake Vallance
Popped in here for lunch to check the place out finally, been wanting to for a while seeing as we have been to America and love the Western theme. The venue did not disappoint, very impressive, and the Blues Brothers esque stage looked awesome. Would love to see some more western style decor on the walls, but the waiter did say the bosses do have that In mind. The mechanical bull in the centre of the room is also a perfect addition. We were the first people in for lunch on a Friday, but more people soon filtered in. As for the food, everything was pretty good but we were disappointed with one thing that I will mention shortly. I had the beef burger with an extra patty and cheese for a challenge. Was very nice, meat was good and juicy. My partner had the buffalo chicken burger, also very nice. Chicken parma was also nice and juicy and a decent size. The only thing that dissapointed us was the 'Pie' of the day, not because of the flavour, it was lovely and moist. The thing that disappointed us was that it wasn't an American style pie, it was plain and simply, a cake. We were very keen to try this but ended up being caught in a little false advertising. For anyone that doesn't know a pie in america is: a dessert consisting of a filling (as of fruit or custard) in a pastry shell or topped with pastry or both. We were expecting the custard style. I really hope that Moon dog does do actual pies in the future. This could have been a one off. The staff were very friendly and loved to have a chat. All in all a great venue from what I can see and the 4 stars on the food is simply due to the 'great pie debacle' 😀
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