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  • Exterior street view of Theory Bar, showing people drinking at tables outside and an open glass door.
  • Interior room of Theory Bar, with high tables and stools, a polished concrete floor, and greenery hanging from the ceiling.
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Theory Bar

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A classic laneway bar, with an emphasis on cocktails, comedy and film events.

This fully-accessible venue features outdoor seating, a large indoor bar and multipurpose spaces. Events run frequently in the front bar, including comedy and trivia nights, film and web series premieres, fashion shows, industry nights, and more. The Void sound system keeps the tunes pumping, with engaging visuals projected onto the feature walls.

The house cocktail list is not to be missed with the Jungle Bird fast becoming a customer favourite.

Formerly known as Loop Bar, Theory Bar is run by the team at The Improv Conspiracy Theatre.

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Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • Closed
Wednesday
  • 4pm - 12am 4pm - 12am
Thursday
  • 4pm - 1am 4pm - 1am
Friday
  • 4pm - 2am 4pm - 2am
Saturday
  • 4pm - 2am 4pm - 2am
Sunday
  • Closed

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Theory Bar
Ground floor/19-23 Meyers Pl
Melbourne 3000

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  • email address: contact@theorybar.com.au
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