Whole Venue at Society Bar & Restaurant

Bar
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Whole venue
279 Rundle Street, Adelaide, 5000
Adelaide

About this space

Society Bar & Restaurant features a stylish, multi-leveled layout that caters to a variety of gatherings. The venue offers a cozy underground bar adorned with exposed stone walls, modern lighting, and intricate tiled countertops, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere.

Upstairs, a bright and contemporary dining area boasts sleek wooden furnishings and a long, communal table perfect for larger groups. This flexible design makes it an ideal location for both casual meetups and formal celebrations.


Prices

Sunday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
All function bookings are 4 hours long unless otherwise requested

Deposit of 30% of the minimum spend is required within 7 days of booking to secure your date

A 15% surcharge applies to events held on public holidays

We can provide DJ’s, photographers & other event hire services at an extra cost

If any cleaning deemed excessive is required during or after the event, an extra $100 fee will be applied
Cold platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Charcuteries and cheese plate GFO $15pp
Fresh oysters / House special oysters GF, NF, DF $36/Doz $72/Doz
Confit tomatoes on toast with mozzarella cheese VEGO $80
Biscuits with chicken Waldorf GFO $80
Brined celeriac, mushroom, duxelles, vegan mayonnaise VG $90
Guacamole spicy prawns bites GF $120
Prosciutto & charred pears crostini with truffle honey NF, GF $130


Hot platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Housemade potato Wedges, grated parmesan GF, VEGO $60
South East Asian Fried Chicken tenders GF $80
Arancini with confit garlic aioli VEGO, GFO $80
Chickpea butternut falafel, tomato salsa VG $80
Chicken tandoori GF $90
Mini Panko crumbed pork sandwiches ponzu sauce $150
Beef sliders, mini brioche buns, tomato sauce $150
Mortadella soy caramel glaze on skewers with house pickles DF, NF, GF $130
Burrata, tenderloin steak and bacon jam crostini NF $150
Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
All function bookings are 4 hours long unless otherwise requested

Deposit of 30% of the minimum spend is required within 7 days of booking to secure your date

A 15% surcharge applies to events held on public holidays

We can provide DJ’s, photographers & other event hire services at an extra cost

If any cleaning deemed excessive is required during or after the event, an extra $100 fee will be applied
Cold platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Charcuteries and cheese plate GFO $15pp
Fresh oysters / House special oysters GF, NF, DF $36/Doz $72/Doz
Confit tomatoes on toast with mozzarella cheese VEGO $80
Biscuits with chicken Waldorf GFO $80
Brined celeriac, mushroom, duxelles, vegan mayonnaise VG $90
Guacamole spicy prawns bites GF $120
Prosciutto & charred pears crostini with truffle honey NF, GF $130


Hot platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Housemade potato Wedges, grated parmesan GF, VEGO $60
South East Asian Fried Chicken tenders GF $80
Arancini with confit garlic aioli VEGO, GFO $80
Chickpea butternut falafel, tomato salsa VG $80
Chicken tandoori GF $90
Mini Panko crumbed pork sandwiches ponzu sauce $150
Beef sliders, mini brioche buns, tomato sauce $150
Mortadella soy caramel glaze on skewers with house pickles DF, NF, GF $130
Burrata, tenderloin steak and bacon jam crostini NF $150
Tuesday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
All function bookings are 4 hours long unless otherwise requested

Deposit of 30% of the minimum spend is required within 7 days of booking to secure your date

A 15% surcharge applies to events held on public holidays

We can provide DJ’s, photographers & other event hire services at an extra cost

If any cleaning deemed excessive is required during or after the event, an extra $100 fee will be applied
Cold platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Charcuteries and cheese plate GFO $15pp
Fresh oysters / House special oysters GF, NF, DF $36/Doz $72/Doz
Confit tomatoes on toast with mozzarella cheese VEGO $80
Biscuits with chicken Waldorf GFO $80
Brined celeriac, mushroom, duxelles, vegan mayonnaise VG $90
Guacamole spicy prawns bites GF $120
Prosciutto & charred pears crostini with truffle honey NF, GF $130


Hot platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Housemade potato Wedges, grated parmesan GF, VEGO $60
South East Asian Fried Chicken tenders GF $80
Arancini with confit garlic aioli VEGO, GFO $80
Chickpea butternut falafel, tomato salsa VG $80
Chicken tandoori GF $90
Mini Panko crumbed pork sandwiches ponzu sauce $150
Beef sliders, mini brioche buns, tomato sauce $150
Mortadella soy caramel glaze on skewers with house pickles DF, NF, GF $130
Burrata, tenderloin steak and bacon jam crostini NF $150
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
All function bookings are 4 hours long unless otherwise requested

Deposit of 30% of the minimum spend is required within 7 days of booking to secure your date

A 15% surcharge applies to events held on public holidays

We can provide DJ’s, photographers & other event hire services at an extra cost

If any cleaning deemed excessive is required during or after the event, an extra $100 fee will be applied
Cold platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Charcuteries and cheese plate GFO $15pp
Fresh oysters / House special oysters GF, NF, DF $36/Doz $72/Doz
Confit tomatoes on toast with mozzarella cheese VEGO $80
Biscuits with chicken Waldorf GFO $80
Brined celeriac, mushroom, duxelles, vegan mayonnaise VG $90
Guacamole spicy prawns bites GF $120
Prosciutto & charred pears crostini with truffle honey NF, GF $130


Hot platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Housemade potato Wedges, grated parmesan GF, VEGO $60
South East Asian Fried Chicken tenders GF $80
Arancini with confit garlic aioli VEGO, GFO $80
Chickpea butternut falafel, tomato salsa VG $80
Chicken tandoori GF $90
Mini Panko crumbed pork sandwiches ponzu sauce $150
Beef sliders, mini brioche buns, tomato sauce $150
Mortadella soy caramel glaze on skewers with house pickles DF, NF, GF $130
Burrata, tenderloin steak and bacon jam crostini NF $150
Thursday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
All function bookings are 4 hours long unless otherwise requested

Deposit of 30% of the minimum spend is required within 7 days of booking to secure your date

A 15% surcharge applies to events held on public holidays

We can provide DJ’s, photographers & other event hire services at an extra cost

If any cleaning deemed excessive is required during or after the event, an extra $100 fee will be applied
Cold platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Charcuteries and cheese plate GFO $15pp
Fresh oysters / House special oysters GF, NF, DF $36/Doz $72/Doz
Confit tomatoes on toast with mozzarella cheese VEGO $80
Biscuits with chicken Waldorf GFO $80
Brined celeriac, mushroom, duxelles, vegan mayonnaise VG $90
Guacamole spicy prawns bites GF $120
Prosciutto & charred pears crostini with truffle honey NF, GF $130


Hot platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Housemade potato Wedges, grated parmesan GF, VEGO $60
South East Asian Fried Chicken tenders GF $80
Arancini with confit garlic aioli VEGO, GFO $80
Chickpea butternut falafel, tomato salsa VG $80
Chicken tandoori GF $90
Mini Panko crumbed pork sandwiches ponzu sauce $150
Beef sliders, mini brioche buns, tomato sauce $150
Mortadella soy caramel glaze on skewers with house pickles DF, NF, GF $130
Burrata, tenderloin steak and bacon jam crostini NF $150
Friday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $6000–$8000 min. spend
Per evening
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
from $6000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
All function bookings are 4 hours long unless otherwise requested

Deposit of 30% of the minimum spend is required within 7 days of booking to secure your date

A 15% surcharge applies to events held on public holidays

We can provide DJ’s, photographers & other event hire services at an extra cost

If any cleaning deemed excessive is required during or after the event, an extra $100 fee will be applied
Cold platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Charcuteries and cheese plate GFO $15pp
Fresh oysters / House special oysters GF, NF, DF $36/Doz $72/Doz
Confit tomatoes on toast with mozzarella cheese VEGO $80
Biscuits with chicken Waldorf GFO $80
Brined celeriac, mushroom, duxelles, vegan mayonnaise VG $90
Guacamole spicy prawns bites GF $120
Prosciutto & charred pears crostini with truffle honey NF, GF $130


Hot platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Housemade potato Wedges, grated parmesan GF, VEGO $60
South East Asian Fried Chicken tenders GF $80
Arancini with confit garlic aioli VEGO, GFO $80
Chickpea butternut falafel, tomato salsa VG $80
Chicken tandoori GF $90
Mini Panko crumbed pork sandwiches ponzu sauce $150
Beef sliders, mini brioche buns, tomato sauce $150
Mortadella soy caramel glaze on skewers with house pickles DF, NF, GF $130
Burrata, tenderloin steak and bacon jam crostini NF $150
Saturday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $6000–$8000 min. spend
Per evening
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
from $6000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
All function bookings are 4 hours long unless otherwise requested

Deposit of 30% of the minimum spend is required within 7 days of booking to secure your date

A 15% surcharge applies to events held on public holidays

We can provide DJ’s, photographers & other event hire services at an extra cost

If any cleaning deemed excessive is required during or after the event, an extra $100 fee will be applied
Cold platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Charcuteries and cheese plate GFO $15pp
Fresh oysters / House special oysters GF, NF, DF $36/Doz $72/Doz
Confit tomatoes on toast with mozzarella cheese VEGO $80
Biscuits with chicken Waldorf GFO $80
Brined celeriac, mushroom, duxelles, vegan mayonnaise VG $90
Guacamole spicy prawns bites GF $120
Prosciutto & charred pears crostini with truffle honey NF, GF $130


Hot platters - prices for 20 serves unless otherwise indicated

Housemade potato Wedges, grated parmesan GF, VEGO $60
South East Asian Fried Chicken tenders GF $80
Arancini with confit garlic aioli VEGO, GFO $80
Chickpea butternut falafel, tomato salsa VG $80
Chicken tandoori GF $90
Mini Panko crumbed pork sandwiches ponzu sauce $150
Beef sliders, mini brioche buns, tomato sauce $150
Mortadella soy caramel glaze on skewers with house pickles DF, NF, GF $130
Burrata, tenderloin steak and bacon jam crostini NF $150
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 70

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Paid parking is available on-site
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 10:00 pm

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- Damage to the space will result in extra charge
- No confetti baloons are allowed
- We can’t guarantee access to the hired areas after your event time has elapsed
- Postponements have the same conditions as cancellations unless otherwise determined by management
- Less than 2 weeks no refund will be issued

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

Nestled in the heart of Adelaide’s vibrant East End, Society Bar & Restaurant offers a classy yet welcoming atmosphere, perfect for hosting a variety of events. Located at 279 Rundle Street, this half-underground venue provides an intimate setting for gatherings of all sizes. Guests can indulge in a diverse selection of classic and contemporary cocktails, complemented by an extensive list of local wines, beers, and spirits. The culinary offerings, crafted by award-winning chefs, feature a tapas-style menu that fuses international flavors with modern Australian cuisine, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all attendees.

Society Bar & Restaurant is well-equipped to accommodate various functions, from corporate events to private celebrations. The venue’s flexible layout and attentive staff ensure that each event is tailored to meet specific needs and preferences. With its prime location on Rundle Street, guests have easy access to Adelaide’s bustling cultural scene, making it an ideal spot for both locals and visitors. Whether you’re planning a casual get-together or a formal affair, Society Bar & Restaurant provides the perfect backdrop, combining quality drinks, delicious food, and great company to create an unforgettable event.


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