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Natural History Bar

401 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

4.3 (817)
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Bar

120 Seated
300 Standing

Why you'll love Natural History Bar

  • Offers flexible dining options that can be tailored to any type of gatherings from 30 to 300 guests.
  • With all AV equipment, seating and projector screens.
  • Convenient location and provides Covid-safe food and beverage packages.

Go a little bit wild at Natural History, a restaurant, bar and pub conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Delivering an extensive beverage list, exceptional service and an eclectic menu in a visually stunning space, you need look no further for the perfect venue for your next event. We also have a live pianist every Friday and Saturday night.


Natural History Bar Function Rooms

7 Spaces Available At This Venue
Front Bar

Front Bar

Our Front Bar is a semi-private space is situated at the entry of the venue facing the busy Collins Street. Perfect for cocktail style functions this space offers cocktail tables and stools along with glass display cabinets that are able to...

30
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Main Bar

Main Bar

Our indoor and outdoor space suited for semi-private casual functions. The space offers direct access to the main bar offering speedy service which flows into the balcony which overlooks gorgeous stained-glass windows of a heritage listed v...

50
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Queens Lounge

Queens Lounge

Irwin Lounge, tackle into our food & beverage offerings Lined with red leather banquettes and wine bottles our Queen's Lounge is perfect for seated functions. The interchangeable furniture allows for flexible floor plan options for your g...

40
80
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HALF VENUE HIRE

HALF VENUE HIRE

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 experie...

100
150
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EXCLUSIVE VENUE

EXCLUSIVE VENUE

The venue offers a versatile space for cocktail functions, sit down events or even a mix of the two. Included in the venue is 2 operational bars, 3 TV’s for logos or rolling images, PA and microphone for any speeches and a live music licens...

120
300
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Private History (Semi-Private Dining Room)

Private History (Semi-Private Dining Room)

Go a little bit wild at Natural History, a restaurant, bar and pub conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Delivering an extensive beverage list, exceptional service and an eclectic menu in a visually stunning space, you need lo...

16
20
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Restaurant

Restaurant

Go a little bit wild at Natural History, a restaurant, bar and pub conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Delivering an extensive beverage list, exceptional service and an eclectic menu in a visually stunning space, you need lo...

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Christopher Wu

December 9, 2024

Good pub in the bush CBD area. Good service from the crew there and a good atmosphere inside. Food was alright went on their Parma day and the whole thing was a bit soggy to eat. Chicken wasn’t seasoned fully but the portion size was decent so good value I guess. Salad pretty ordinary but was alright.

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Amir V

September 13, 2024

The location is Collins street which is the nice one and the atmosphere was ok but the fries were burnt and the burger was too salty (probably the most salty one I’ve ever tried). Besides, their bun seems like the ones you can find in Woolies or Coles 🥲 I didn’t get the taste of fresh ingredients in my burger at all. I prefer not to try anything else here although the staff are nice people.

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Suren C.

December 11, 2024

Service was poor. Cocktails were rubbish. Steaks were chewy even though cooked at medium rare. Was meant to have red wine jus with it, but they poored some watery gravy on top and ruined the dish. The "New York" cheesecake was worse than a Sara Lee cheesecake from Coles. Think the chef thought it was a creme Brulee and had tried flaming the top. Not sure if it's just the Wednesday night staff and chefs that's caused this experience.

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Z H C Kong

May 28, 2024

A wonderful place for catchup, food & drinks. It’s located in the heart of Melbourne CBD on Collins. They always have the friendliest staff who wouldn’t hesitate to tell us what’s best for the day. I also personally enjoy their weekly specials, & the animals up on decor.

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Douglas Grace

September 29, 2023

What an amazing place! We were greeted by a very friendly but efficient young woman, we were seated and orders taken very promptly. But wow, I thought the service was good but the food was even better. I had a rump steak, and it was seriously the best steak I have ever had, perfectly cooked and so very tender, it cut like butter. Definitely got to go back again.


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Amenities & Extras

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab
Coffee / Tea
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector
Speakers
Stage
TV

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Air Con
Dance Floor
External Music or DJ
Lighting
Natural light
On-Site Parking
Receptionist
Restroom
Room Hire Only
Security
WiFi

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