Theory Bar

Bring your birthday party, work function, film premiere or creative event to Theory Bar in Melbourne’s CBD. We are a laneway arts and events bar with an emphasis on comedy and film, run by the people behind The Improv Conspiracy Theatre. Our venue has hosted comedy and trivia nights, fashion shows, film and webseries premieres, book and product launches, industry gatherings and birthdays.

Choose our front bar, rear function and screening room, or discuss a full-venue booking. Each interior space has its own Void sound system and feature projection wall. The areas can be partitioned and booked separately, or combined for a larger event. Our licence allows up to 150 people on the premises; the right attendance for your event depends on its seating and setup.

The rear function room suits up to 40 guests. You can use its projector for a screening, arrange private karaoke or create a dedicated party area. Depending on your booking, you can control the room’s lighting, projection and music, choose from seating and table options, decorate the space and arrange a custom cocktail special. You may bring your own food or catering.

For an event with a presentation or entertainment component, we also offer the front-bar stage, projection screen and seating area. In a part-venue booking, general trade may continue in other areas, so discuss the privacy and access arrangements with us. A full-venue hire gives you a different level of control and should be planned directly with our team.

Our drinks selection includes beers, wines and cocktails. We also host regular arts and comedy residencies and one-off events. If you are planning a louder DJ or music night, please discuss it with us first: we accept only events that align with our venue’s brand. For a few tables or a shorter performance, ask us about suitable booking options.