AER Bar
120 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Elevate yourself to Melbourne’s newest rooftop bar and lounge that has reworked the standards of substance and style. Aer Bar is spectacular and unquestionably one of the best spots in the city for an open-air drink and a delicious meal to share. City views, sunshine on your face, eye pleasing crowds, delicious fare and delectable cocktails; what else could one ask for? There’s a buzz in the Aer – check it out here!A sophisticated urban playground for grownups, Aer Bar is built to entertain. During the day enjoy the chilled-out atmosphere and as the sun sets it becomes a late-night bar and an A-list staple. Aer Bar is never stale, always fresh, and gives the most seasoned party going crowd a place to be themselves.AER Bar is found on Exhibition Street, on the top end of Melbourne’s city. Between Bourke and Collins Streets, it’s well situated for the after-work crowd, and is within walking distance of Parliament Station.
AER Bar Function Rooms

Urban Open Air Bar (Half Venue Hire)
Unquestionably one of the best spots in the city for an open-air drink and a delicious meal to share. A sophisticated urban playground, this space is built to entertain. This Bar is never stale, always fresh, and gives the most seasoned par...

Urban Open Air Bar (Exclusive Venue Hire)
Unquestionably one of the best spots in the city for an open-air drink and a delicious meal to share. A sophisticated urban playground, this space is built to entertain. This Bar is never stale, always fresh, and gives the most seasoned par...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at AER Bar?
Events at AER Bar start from 0.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at AER Bar?
The following types of events can be held at AER Bar:
- Workshop
- Trivia Night
- Product Launch
- Networking Event
- Hens Night
- Gala Dinner
- Function
- Engagement Party
- Corporate Offsite
- End of Financial Year Party
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Christening
- Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bridal shower
- Bucks Night
- Corporate Function
- Bar Mitzvah
- Baby shower
- Wedding
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if AER Bar is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if AER Bar is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if AER Bar is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at AER Bar?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at AER Bar:
- Filtered Water
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at AER Bar?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at AER Bar and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at AER Bar to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with AER Bar to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by AER Bar if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.