Natural History Public Bar

Host your birthday, corporate lunch, engagement celebration or wedding at Natural History Public Bar in Melbourne’s CBD. Our venue offers intimate dining spaces, cocktail areas and exclusive hire for up to 400 guests. A remarkable nature-filled diorama, distinctive interiors and a combination of classic and contemporary styling give your occasion a setting with character.

Choose the Front Bar for up to 30 guests, with its own entryway and private bar. The Queen’s Lounge, lined with red leather banquettes, caters for groups of 40 to 80 and suits a cocktail-style function. For a shared meal, the restaurant welcomes up to 60 beneath the diorama, while the Private Room provides a more intimate setting for up to 12 behind turquoise velvet drapes.

For a larger celebration, half-venue hire caters for groups of 70 to 200, with two private bars and a balcony. Exclusive hire accommodates groups of 120 to 400 across the venue. These are alternative booking configurations, so our team can help you choose the right arrangement for your numbers and event format.

Our food and drink offering brings pub favourites together with cocktails, craft beers and local wines. Discuss your menu and event arrangements with us, including options for a seated lunch, cocktail party or wedding celebration. We can also organise entertainment such as custom trivia, drag bingo, live bands and DJs.

Planning an end-of-year work celebration? We offer corporate Christmas functions and can help you find the right space, food and drinks for your team. Tell us about your date, guest numbers and preferred format so we can work through availability and the booking conditions together.