268 Carlisle Street, Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia
Bar
•Pause Bar is a little Carlisle St oasis in the Balaclava desert. Self-described as 'cavernous', it offers a space that is ripe for a party that booms. Everything about this venue shouts 'good time'. Its walls are painted teal and khaki stripes. It features 'banoffi pie' on its bar menu. It's Moroccan inspired. Fun. Funky.The beer and wine list is rotating and features a range of local boutique brands, as well as all the favourites. It's very much a classic affair with the cocktails as well – the Wrong Island Ice Tea is the bar's pride and glory. As mentioned, the bar menu is particularly outstanding. If you need something to line your stomach after that accidental third martini, how does marinated feta sound? Haloumi pockets anyone? A lamb and fig curry should do the trick, right?The interiors are novel - a wonderful mix of textures and colours that will have you humming 'Arabian Nights' under your breath. The venue can comfortably accommodate parties of up to 100.Nestled underneath Balaclava train station, Pause Bar is as accessible as it is exciting (and delicious).
The venue is a blue, striped and rather exotic walls, up to 200 friends and/or family are able to very comfortably spend an evening eating, drinking and laughing. "Comfortably" is probably selling it short, to be honest. A versatile yet str...
The front section is also where one finds the bar - in all of its colourful, strikingly lit glory. The striped walls imbue goings-on with the air of something rather exotic, without leaving Carlisle Street. Up to 60 guests are able to comfo...
The Moroccan inspired back section of the bar opens up into a versatile yet striking space. Lounges and tables litter the area, lending the back section to cocktail functions as well as sit-down affairs, and casual drinks with friends.
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!
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!
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.
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
I came to this place like last month or something. Amazing staff, Amazing customers. I talked to soo many people and everyone was just so friendly. I sat with these people that do crosswords. They were my favourite. Manager Matt has real class. Kept my drink full and had a great conversation with him.
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