SEE OUR MENUHappy Hour
Tommy Margaritas
2 for 29
Aperol Spritz
2 for 24
Negroni
2 for 36
Selected Pints
10.5
Selected Wines & Prosecco
10
Ask staff for details
Good Times Start Here.
Whether it’s after work drinks on a Friday, or loving some local live music; Pause Bar is the perfect venue for a get-together.
We have friendly mixologists on hand who can rustle you up anything from an Espresso Martini to a mean Negroni. If our Long Island Ice Teas are wrong you won’t want to be right, that’s why they’re infamously known as the ‘Wrong Island Iced Tea’.
We’re super proud to have served as a local hotspot in Balaclava for over a decade now, come down and check out what all the fuss is about. We’re based right in the heart of Carlisle St; the perfect venue for live music, functions and events.
If you’re feeling ravenous, we have a selection of house made bar-snacks including platters, calamari and fries with gluten free and vegan options available. Don’t forget to also check out our extensive range of tap beers and specialty wines.
If you need a PAUSE from life, visit us for Good Times and Great Cocktails.
Happy Hour is 4pm – 7 pm, Monday- Friday.
$22 Jugs Moon Dog Draught All Day Mondays to Wednesday.
Boasting a cosy and cavernous floorspace, we can comfortably accommodate groups of 20 -100 people, and will guarantee that you and your guests have an amazing night.
Best of all, there’s no booking fee! In fact, make a booking for 20 people or more, and we’ll throw in a bottle of Octopus Sparkling to help get the party started.
Want to have your next party at Pause?
Since 2001, Pause Bar has built a reputation for a great event, big and small – for cocktail parties, major milestone events including engagement parties, 21st, 40th, 50th and Christmas functions. There is something about the space that really works; there’s a cocktail bar, plenty of seating, room for dancing, great acoustics, and a generous outdoor area.
A pause can comfortably accommodate groups of 20 -100 people. Best of all, there’s no booking fee however we recommend that you book early for key weekend dates and public holidays. When you make a booking for 20 people or more, we will throw in a bottle of Octopus Prosecco to help get the party started.
Pause Bar is a perfect spot for a first date as well as celebrating meaningful couple times.
There are cosy spots with a romantic candle lights and delicious cocktails for any occasion.
EVENTS THIS MONTH
Open Mic
Wednesdays from 7pmBrought to you by Moon Dog brewery: Its Open Mic & Jam Night Every Wednesday ..
To register just use the QR code. Prizes for best dancer and best dressed .Look Sharp :))

Starhorse
Every Sunday in SeptemberThe newly formed Star Horse came about as a “throw together” band performing at festivals.
Sundays in September from 3pm

NIHL & The Fiction
Friday 2nd October 8pmCome celebrate Kev “THE GUV’NOR” McMahon’s birthday in style!
Join us for a double headline bill featuring NIHL and THE FICTION — and catch THE FICTION for one last time before they head off to Japan! 🇯🇵
One big birthday. Two killer acts. One unforgettable night.

Tap Beer
Roating Beer Tap
Pay Day Pale Ale / Vic
Happy Hour Mon- Friday till 7pm $12 Pints
Pot 7.5
Pint 15.5
Carlisle Draught / Vic
Carlisle Draught $22 Jugs All day Monday -Wednesday
Pot 7.5
Pint 15.5
Tinnies & Bottled Beer
Asahi / Japan
12
Barossa Cloudy Apple Cider /SA
13
Blackmans Smoked Porter/ VIC
14
Better Beer Ginger Beer / NSW
13
Colonial Brewing IPA / WA
15
Coopers Light / SA
12
Corona / Mexico
12
Heaps Normal / VIC
12
Melbourne Bitter / Vic
12
Peroni / italy
12
Fizz
Picco Prosecco / Yarra Valley, VIC
13, 48
Arras Brut Elite / Tasmaina
140
White Wine
Susuro Vermentino / NSW
13, 52
Black Label Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough / NZ
14, 56
Cantina Pinot Grigio Terre Di Chieti ITALY
14, 56
Fowles Chardonnay Strathbogie Ranges, VIC
15, 60
Red Wine
La Gallope Rose Provence / France
15, 60
Octtava Rondo Pinot Noir Yarra Valley / VIC
16,64
Growers Gate Cab -Sauvignon Mornington / VIC
13,52
Paniza Granacha /Spain
13,52
Treasures Shiraz - Adelaide Hills / SA
15, 60
Please note a 1.4% surcharge applies on all card transactions
And 10% surcharge applies on Sundays & Public Holidays.
Bloody Mary
Chilli Infused Vodka,Tomato Juice & Spices
24
The Churchill
Johnnie Walker Black, Cointreau ,Vermouth & Fresh Lime
24
Espresso Martini
White Light Vodka, Kahula, Espresso & Secrets
24
Margarita
Jose CuervoTequila, Cointreau & Fresh Lime Juice
24
The Sours
Made with your choice of Makers Mark ,Frangelico, Pisco & Amaretto with Lemon juice & Egg white
24
Long Island
White Light Vodka, Jose CuervoTequila, Gordons Gin, Cointeau, Fresh Lemon Juice & Coke
24
Upgrade to a premium spirt $2
The Bramble
Melbourne Gin, Chambord, Fresh Lemon Juice & Simple Syrup
24
Charlie Chaplin
Haymans Sloe Gin, Apricot Nectar Fresh Lime Juice
24
Fairy Godmother
Absinth, Elderflower, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice & Simple Syrup
24
French Martini
White Light Vodka, Chambord & Pineapple Juice
24
Sunday Arvo
Four Pillars Gin, Lychee Liqueur, Apple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice & Egg white
23
Classics on Request
Snacks
Pretzels
4
Crisps: twisties, salt & vinegar and original
5
Warm Infused Olives (gf) (vg)
6,5
Falafel on a bed of Salad with Hummus (vg) (v)
10
Shoestring Fries w Aioli (gf) (vg)
9.5
Salt and Pepper Calamari, Lemon chilli Aioli (gf)
16
Pizza Menu
Now serving Johnny Gios
Scan QR code to order !
We deliver to the bar.
Saturday Specials
CA$H DEAL$ Ask staff for details
all night
Make a booking
A pause can comfortably accommodate groups of 20 -120 people. Best of all, there’s no booking fee however we recommend that you book early for key weekend dates and public holidays. When you make a booking for 20 people or more, we will throw in a bottle of Octopus Prosecco to help get the party started!
Call Matt today on 9537 0511 or fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you ASAP // SEE EVENT CHECKLIST
Pause Bar Event Checklist
- NUMBER OF GUESTS: 20-120 people
- PARKING: Adjacent to a large car park
- PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Crawling distance from Balaclava Station and trams out the front.
- SMOKING AREA: Yes.
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
- FUNCTION MENU PLATTERS: Vegetarian, gluten-free and meat options available
- SEATING AVAILABLE: Yes.
OTHER OPTIONS
- FRONT BAR: up to 40 people
- RED LOUNGE: up to 80 people
- TOTAL PAUSE BAR VENUE: 120 people
- SPECIAL WINE/COCKTAIL REQUESTS: Yes
- BOOKING FEE: No booking fee (however a deposit of $100 is required which is fully-refundable on the night.)
We are happy to work with your event stylist or florist for your special evening