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Monday 4pm - 11:30pm Tuesday 4pm - 11:30pm Wednesday 4pm - 11:30pm Thursday 4pm - 11:30pm Friday 1pm - 1am Saturday 1pm - 1am Sunday 1pm - 11pm

Pause Bar

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268 Carlisle Street Balaclava*Open 4pm until late 7 days a week
*039537 0511 Good Times Start Here. Happy Hour is 4pm – 8pm, Monday- Friday !
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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 offerings may change when COVID restrictions are in effect)

24/10/2026

We will be closed for a private function tonight from 6pm .
See you tomorrow for regular service .
🥂

18/09/2026

Taps are on 🍻
The weekend starts now.
See you at the bar.🍷🍻

**rlover

04/09/2026

Live Music
Saturday night 8pm

Shiver Of Destiny is the new exciting three-piece high energy rock’n’roll band! Invite you to experience their debut gig. Power…Drive…Passion!! Pause Bar, Saturday 5th of September, with the magical Velvet Parade kicking off at 8pm. FREE entry, support live original music🧡

🎵🎵

23/08/2026

Small businesses are being squeezed from every direction under Labor.

I stopped by Pause Bar in Elsternwick to hear firsthand about the cost-of-living and cost-of-doing-business pressures hitting local traders.

Small businesses are the backbone of our community. While Labor keeps piling on taxes and costs, the Liberals will back the people who create local jobs and keep our shopping strips alive.

18/08/2026

Sun is out …
and so is the perfect pour.
Cold b**r, Come and get one while the weather’s on our side.
🍺☀️

**r **r

10/08/2026

Sunday 16th 4pm
Join us for a lazy 'Sunday Session' at the Pause Bar where the Penguins will perform tracks from the new CD, as well as some of our favourite covers.

🎤🎵🎶🎼🎷🎻🎹🎺🎸

10/08/2026

The Australian Doors Show
Saturday 15th August 7pm
A tribute to the iconic American rock group .
Free Entry !

04/08/2026

We're south bound to support Cathy Green's new band Shiver Of Destiny at their DEBUT SHOW and it's FREE entry, can't wait! https://www.facebook.com/events/1735607364356011

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03/08/2026

Soft light, quiet street, and a glass of w**e before the week kicks in.
Come sit by the window at Pause Bar — 268 Carlisle Street, Balaclava.
We’re open.

**rlover

Address

268 Carlisle Street
Balaclava, VIC
3183

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 11:30pm
Tuesday	4pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday	4pm - 11:30pm
Thursday	4pm - 11:30pm
Friday	1pm - 1am
Saturday	1pm - 1am
Sunday	1pm - 11pm

Telephone

+61395370511

Website

http://www.pausebar.com.au/

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