Downstairs Space at Society Bar & Restaurant
Underground Space in a Bar
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Private space
279 Rundle Street, Adelaide, 5000
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Adelaide
About this space
The Downstairs Space at Society Bar & Restaurant exudes a rustic and intimate charm, featuring exposed stone walls, warm lighting, and modern wooden furnishings. The long, intricately tiled bar serves as the centerpiece, offering a welcoming spot to enjoy expertly crafted drinks.
With cozy nooks and high-top tables, the area provides a versatile setting for casual meetups or smaller private gatherings, all within a stylish, relaxed ambiance.
Prices
Sunday
5:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$2000
min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$2000
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$2000
min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$2000
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
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
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
$2000
min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$2000
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
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
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
11:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$2000–$3000
min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$3000
min. spend
Per day
11:00 am –
5:00 pm
from
$2000
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
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
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
11:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$2000–$3000
min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm –
12:00 am
from
$3000
min. spend
Per day
11:00 am –
5:00 pm
from
$2000
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
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
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 55
Dining
up to 23
Catering and drinks
In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
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
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About Society Bar & Restaurant
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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