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The Budgie Bar

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Serving the finest of cocktails, food by Hecho En Mexico, amazing Live Music and DJs and all around good vibes! The Budgie Cocktail Bar is a unique converted warehouse bar located in Ringwood. The expansive space caters for the finest of cocktails, curated wine selections, beers on tap and of course; delicious food. An open floor plan that features a sun-filled beer garden, concrete bar and a Palm

12/09/2024

At The Budgie this Saturday: ScottyDJ 🎛️⁠
Playing in The Warehouse from 7pm-12am⁠
Free Entry • See you at the bar!

11/09/2024

This month, alongside our regular slate of cocktail specials, we’re also adding an extra THREE to the main menu for you to try starting this weekend!
Book your table online – visit our website for more info!

10/09/2024

At The Budgie this Friday: James Franklin Trio 🎸⁠
Playing in The Warehouse from 8pm-11pm⁠
Free Entry • See you at the bar!

10/09/2024

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 🔥 for the 3rd year in a row, the one and only Kgomotso is hitting the decks at Boogie In The East! 🌟
Get ready to dance like there’s no tomorrow as Kgomotso brings his signature beats to our Day of the Dead celebration, transforming the dance floor into a vibrant, electrifying experience. 🖤💃🏽🕺🏾
Don't miss the most iconic night of the year! 🎉
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Link in bio.

09/09/2024

The footy is ON! 🔛
We’re showing every game of the footy including the AFL GF weekend! Come down to watch the finals in the showroom + the 2023 GF reply on the the public holiday + AFL GF Saturday on the big screen 🔥🏉

05/09/2024

At The Budgie this Saturday: James Franklin Trio 🎸⁠
Playing in The Warehouse from 8pm-11pm⁠
Free Entry • See you at the bar!

04/09/2024

The BIGGEST Day of the Dead Event is Coming!
On Friday, November 1st, we’re throwing a Massive Party with our friends from Patrón Tequila to Celebrate the Hospitality of Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs!
Tickets are on sale now – Head to our Website to Learn More!

03/09/2024

At The Budgie this Friday: April Sun Band 🎸⁠
Playing in The Warehouse from 8pm-11pm⁠
Free Entry • See you at the bar!

02/09/2024

is set to electrify the night with their killer beats at Boogie: Day of the Dead! 🎶💀 Get ready for a spine-tingling, unforgettable performance that’ll raise the dead and keep the party alive all night long. Don’t miss out, Tickets in Bio🔥🎉

31/08/2024

Some of your cocktail favourites are leaving!
From September 1st, a selection of cocktails will be hitting the Budgie vault so make sure you grab a few at 30% off while you still can!

30/08/2024

At The Budgie this Sunday: Nick & Amina 🎸⁠
Playing in the arvo for Father's Day
Free Entry • See you at the bar!

28/08/2024

A Free Beer for the Old Man on Father's Day + A Free Beer for YOU on Grand Final Day – All the more to love this September at The Budgie.
Head to the website to see What's on for the Month!

27/08/2024

At The Budgie this Friday: Velvet Archers 🎸
Playing in The Warehouse from 8pm-11pm⁠
Free Entry • See you at the bar!

26/08/2024

Father’s Day is here! This Sunday, book in for Father’s Day and grab the first Schooner off our taps for FREE for the Dad’s! 🔥 link in bio

26/08/2024

🎟️ **Boogie: Day of the Dead** tickets are LIVE—choose your package and join the fiesta! 💀🎉

**All Tickets Include**:
- Live music from , Scotty DJ, and Tom Harman 🎶
- Access to The Day of the Dead House Party Bar 🎉
- FREE Boozy Scoop alcoholic ice cream 🍨
- Day of the Dead face painting by Rosy Red 🎨

**General Admission**:
- Entry to Boogie: The Day of the Dead 🕺

**The B.I.T.E Package**:
- 4x FREE Cocktails 🍹
- Entry to Boogie: The Day of the Dead 🎉

**The Patrón Package**:
- FREE Patrón El Cielo Classic Serve on arrival 🥃
- FREE Patrón Margaritas ALL night 🍸
- Access to the VIP Patrón Bar 🌟
- 50% OFF all other drinks on the day 🍻
- Limited Edition Budgie Bar Merchandise 👕

Pick your tier and get ready to party with **! 🎉

26/08/2024

💀 Get ready to dance with the spirits! Boogie: Day of the Dead is back, and we’re teaming up with Patrón Tequila for the ultimate fiesta! 🎉🔥
Snag your tickets now and join the party! 🎟️💃
Link in bio

26/08/2024

IT’S HERE! 🔥🔥 Boogie in The East is back for its third year, with a Patrón Tequila twist! The Budgie Bar is hosting the ultimate Day of the Dead party, complete with electrifying beats, vibrant décor, and a night of pure celebration. November 1st, get the crew together and grab your tickets! Link in bio

23/08/2024

Incredibly honoured to be recognised with some amazing venues and businesses in our fantastic community!

21/08/2024

We’ve got a jam-packed Grand Final Weekend lined up!

Plus — for Grand Final Day, book your table early and we’ll shout your first schooner on the house! Look for the ‘experience’ listing when you grab your table from 1pm on September 28th.

20/08/2024

At The Budgie this Friday: ScottyDJ 🎛️⁠
Playing in The Warehouse from 7pm-12am⁠
Free Entry • See you at the bar!

15/08/2024

At The Budgie this Saturday: Velvet Archers 🎸
Playing in The Warehouse from 8pm-11pm⁠
Free Entry • See you at the bar!

15/08/2024

The Cacti Corner is quickly becoming one of the favourite parts in the venue! Perfect for that instagram snap or the increasingly popular tinder profile as we've been told? Can someone confirm?

14/08/2024

Join us this Saturday, August 17th at Red Rocks Golf Club for an afternoon of $12 pizzas, drink specials — and of course, COCKTAILS!

From 3–7pm, we’ll be at 627 A Settlement Rd, Cowes Victoria 3922 —
Meet us down there and let’s shake up a cocktail or three!

14/08/2024

Friday Knock-Offs? Get 1/2 Priced Drinks! 4:30-6:30pm every Friday, grab yourself 50% off all full priced drinks to kick off the weekend

10/08/2024

Our Afterpay Day Sale is LIVE on The Budgie Store.
Save 30% Across your Cocktail Favourites from now until August 16th.
Bottles, Packs, Merch, Gifts & More!

09/08/2024

Next Weekend – Check in at Red Rocks Golf Club in Phillip Island for an afternoon of Budgie Bottled Cocktails with $12 pizzas with drink specials all arvo!
We'll be there mixing and shaking up a few cocktails for everyone at the Par Three + Pitch & Putt!
Book your spot at www.redrocksgolf.com.au

07/08/2024

Bring Dad Along to the Budgie this Father’s Day on Sunday, September 1st for a Pot on the House!
Book a Table from 12 pm and get the Old Man to meet us at the bar to select anything from the tap to enjoy for FREE!

07/08/2024

Ice cold and waiting! What beers would you like to see on tap @ the budgie?

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The Budgie Smuggler/ Our Story

PRIVATE EVENT VENUE AND PUBLIC COCKTAIL BAR

A stylish, industrial-style warehouse function/event and gallery space, The Budgie is a fresh and unique space for your next function/event. Located in Ringwood at the end of the Eastern Freeway just 25mins from the Melbourne CBD. Tucked away just off Maroondah Hwy, The Budgie is conveniently located near Ringwood station and Eastland shopping centre.

With our unique fit-out design including concrete bar, shipping containers, copper bar fount, indoor astro turf jungle, and painted out recycled brick walls the style and design of this space has been built to make your next function/event look extra impressive.

We happily cater for, and assist in planning a range of events including: birthday parties, engagements parties, corporate events, Christmas parties, cocktail functions. gallery exhibitions, fashion shows, brand/product launches and even weddings. Our large floor space even allows vehicles to be driven into the venue as a new car or bike is relased or on show.

The Budgie can cater for functions of up to 250 guests, however our flexible floor space also allows us to accommodate functions of smaller numbers also.
– Spacious outdoor licensed beer garden
– Large bar ( 4 beer taps through the copper fount)
– Dance area
– Stage
– A variety of tables and seating – available to cater for your specific function (large bar tables, booths, smaller cafe-style seating)
– Heating and air conditioning systems
– Sound and lighting entertainment to suit your function
– Ample parking spaces right outside the venue
– Wheelchair access
- Disabled toilet
- wedding ceremony room
- Automotive car display/ showroom

This really is the ideal converted industrial style warehouse space to suit any function.

Arrange a meeting with one of our staff today to come and have a look for yourself.

#seeyoudownthebudgie

Email us today to inquire about our package prices http://www.thebudgiesmuggler.com/bookings/