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SweatShop

113 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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113 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9663 6363
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About SweatShop

Down a stairwell on Lonsdale sits a subterranean boîte built for late-night cocktails and private bashes. Starts quiet. Peaks late. The aesthetic leans industrial and intimate—a moody basement hideaway fitted with a rare open-air back space to step out into. Milestone party hosts book it out for landmark birthdays and wedding afterparties, banking on a floor crew that mixes drinks with flair and helps build out DIY setups. Circulating platters deliver pulled pork brioche sliders and mini duck pancakes, catering smoothly to vegan and gluten-free eaters before the night winds down.

  • Subterranean Hideaway: An intimate basement setting with an industrial aesthetic and private back outdoor access.
  • Celebration Ready: Hands-on team handling milestone birthdays and wedding afterparties with flair bartending and custom setups.
  • Late-Night Bites: Catering runs to pulled pork brioche sliders and mini duck pancakes, with easy options for gluten-free and vegan diets.
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Why Choose SweatShop

Discover why SweatShop is Melbourne's destination for milestone parties and relaxed underground drinks.

  • Hands-On Party & Celebration Support

    The bar team takes an active role in custom setup, party props, and accommodating dietary needs for milestone functions.

    they were bending over backwards to help us set up, and make sure our event was going to be special

    Kristy

  • Streamlined Private Function Coordination

    Organisers can easily coordinate private events, from initial enquiries through flexible scheduling and attentive event-day management.

    Aaron was very helpful and flexible with regards to the organisation.

    Claire Denbury

  • Stress-Free Hosting Confidence

    Hosts can completely unwind and celebrate alongside their guests without the pressure of managing logistics.

    book this venue if you’re looking for a stress-free venue where you can show up and enjoy the party too!

    Kristy

  • Warm & Reassuring Event Care

    Guests can unwind over late-night drinks and post-event gatherings with prompt, hospitable service from start to finish.

    The staff on the night were fantastic . Thank you everyone had such a great night

    Jacara Egan

  • Basement Setting with Outdoor Courtyard Access

    A distinct subterranean layout paired with rare back-patio access creates a seamless indoor-outdoor footprint for minglers.

    I really like that it's underground and the design and decoration is appropriate for the name of the bar. There is a private outdoor access.

    Mai Le

  • Subterranean After-Dinner Drinks

    The basement venue transitions effortlessly into an ideal stop for cocktails and relaxed conversation right after dinner in the city.

    Perfect for a cocktail after dinner with a casual but trendy vibe.

    Jessica Guy

Before you head over

Practical planning advice for hosting private functions and timing casual drinks

  • Arrange Dietary Accommodations in Advance

    Guests planning private functions can coordinate customized canape menus in advance, with staff accommodating gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan requirements across substantial hot and cold spreads.

  • Utilise the Rear Outdoor Space for Event Setup

    When organising larger parties or milestones, hosts can utilise both the basement layout and the rear outdoor space for photo booths or secondary social areas, relying on hands-on team support for custom prop setup.

  • Time Your Visit for Quiet Conversations

    Arriving around 8:00 PM provides a quiet, intimate environment suited for relaxed conversation before the subterranean space fills up and the atmosphere ramps up later into the night.

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