The Budgie Bar

The Budgie Bar The Budgie Bar is the Eastern Suburbs favourite Cocktail Bar! The Budgie is the place to be 🔥
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Serving the finest of cocktails, modern Italian inspired food, 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 Springs inspired cacti corner, The Budgie is the perfect place for your Friday after-work drinks or for a Saturday catch-up with friends. Although tucked away, The Budgie is easily accessible being only a brief walk from Ringwood Station and Eastland Shopping Center as well as a number of hotels and accommodation. An easy 25min drive from Melbourne CBD, this neighbourhood gem isn’t just for the locals. With a range of different spaces and options to enjoy, The Budgie is one of the fastest-growing venues in the Eastern Suburbs and an absolute necessity to try out. Check out our spaces and book your next table below for a night at The Budgie!

GRAND FINAL DAY, SORTED!$75, 3 hours of bottomless beer wine and some feature cocktails! + A food item from Holly's Kitc...
17/09/2026

GRAND FINAL DAY, SORTED!
$75, 3 hours of bottomless beer wine and some feature cocktails! + A food item from Holly's Kitchen!
The best way to spend Grand Final Day. Book now!

A HUGE WEEK @ The Budgie!Public Holiday Car Show, 12-4pm, bring your classic, custom or unique car, or just come and enj...
16/09/2026

A HUGE WEEK @ The Budgie!
Public Holiday Car Show, 12-4pm, bring your classic, custom or unique car, or just come and enjoy the show! Holly's Kitchen will be running a feature menu, bar open, cars on display and a awesome start to the weekend!

THIS SATURDAY!Canvas & Cocktails returns this Saturday - Spring Has Sprung edition!School holidays have kicked off, and ...
15/09/2026

THIS SATURDAY!
Canvas & Cocktails returns this Saturday - Spring Has Sprung edition!
School holidays have kicked off, and now it’s time to get creative and enjoy some of our favourite garden cocktails. Think light spritzes, funky and fresh cocktails and a few simple mixed drinks, all enjoyed whilst putting brush to canvas to create a bright, floral-style painting.

Your ticket includes:
- A primed 30cm x 40cm canvas
- Acrylic paint and paint palette
- Apron
- Paint brushes
- Guidance and hands-on assistance from the gallery artist
- A unique piece of art you will create to take home with you!

PLUS unlimited themed cocktails, beer & wine, with food being available to purchase on the day.

CALLING ALL TEACHERS! 50% OFF!End Of Term is here, and as always, The Budgie has you covered! 1/2 Price off our feature ...
14/09/2026

CALLING ALL TEACHERS! 50% OFF!
End Of Term is here, and as always, The Budgie has you covered! 1/2 Price off our feature end of term menu - bring your school ID, uniform or prove you're one of our amazing school faculty staff and grab 1/2 price drinks*

13/09/2026

🏉 GRAND FINAL DAY, SORTED.

Three hours of beer, wine and team-themed cocktails, plus any food item from the menu. Yep, the Footy Canteen counts too.

🍻 2–5pm
🎟️ $75 pre-booked | $99 on the day

Watch the game on our massive Warehouse screen or across The Showroom Social. Stick around for footy comps, $1,000+ in half-time prizes and the James Franklin Trio after the final siren.

Round up the crew, wear your colours and book ahead to save 🔥

Who has checked out our new Photobooth in the Showroom Social?
12/09/2026

Who has checked out our new Photobooth in the Showroom Social?

Pot & Parma night has hit The Budgie!Every Friday - get a feed and a bev.Book via link in bio
08/09/2026

Pot & Parma night has hit The Budgie!
Every Friday - get a feed and a bev.
Book via link in bio

CAR SHOW LOADING...Grand Final Public Holiday Car Show is fast approaching and we cannot wait to welcome back some prett...
07/09/2026

CAR SHOW LOADING...
Grand Final Public Holiday Car Show is fast approaching and we cannot wait to welcome back some pretty special cars!
Got a classic, custom or unique car or a fan of some fine pieces of machinery, we'd love to see you from 12-4pm on the 25th September!

NEXT SATURDAY!Join us for Canvas & Cocktails at The Budgie, hosted by professionally trained artist Zara from Aurora Art...
06/09/2026

NEXT SATURDAY!
Join us for Canvas & Cocktails at The Budgie, hosted by professionally trained artist Zara from Aurora Art.

Our Showroom transforms into a relaxed art studio surrounded by classic cars and great vibes. Zara will guide you step-by-step as you create your own masterpiece to take home, all while enjoying unlimited themed cocktails, beer and wine!

Your ticket includes:
🎨 Primed 30cm x 40cm canvas
🖌️ Paints, palette, brushes and apron
👩‍🎨 Guidance and hands-on assistance
🍹 Unlimited themed cocktails, beer and wine
🖼️ Your finished artwork to take home

UPCOMING SESSIONS:

🌸 Saturday 19 September: Spring Has Sprung
🌵 Saturday 17 October: Cacti Cocktails
🏖️ Saturday 21 November: Life’s a Beach

Perfect for a catch-up with friends, a date day or simply trying something different!

Seats are limited. Grab your tickets via link in bio 👇

Footy Finals are here (still don't know if the wildcard counts?!) and there is no better place to watch than down at The...
03/09/2026

Footy Finals are here (still don't know if the wildcard counts?!) and there is no better place to watch than down at The Showroom Social!
+ Keys & Cocktails on TONIGHT!
+ $25 Pot & Parma
+ $10 Mixers & Spritzes before 8pm
See you tonight

$10 Pints of Guinness. All night. Every Thursday
03/09/2026

$10 Pints of Guinness. All night. Every Thursday

Thirst Thursdays! $10 Guinness Pints in the Showroom Social + TightA$$ Trivia in the warehouse!
02/09/2026

Thirst Thursdays! $10 Guinness Pints in the Showroom Social + TightA$$ Trivia in the warehouse!

Yep! Friday's just got better. For $25 grab one of our delicious parmas and a pot of any tap beverages!
31/08/2026

Yep! Friday's just got better. For $25 grab one of our delicious parmas and a pot of any tap beverages!

GRAND FINAL EVE CAR SHOW!Cars are taking over The Budgie this public holiday Friday!Join us from 12pm to 4pm for an afte...
27/08/2026

GRAND FINAL EVE CAR SHOW!

Cars are taking over The Budgie this public holiday Friday!

Join us from 12pm to 4pm for an afternoon of classic, custom and unique cars, cold drinks and Holly’s Canteen food specials.

- Bring a car and receive a FREE schooner
- Bar open from 12pm
- Holly’s Canteen and BBQ specials
- Scotty DJ in the Warehouse from 8pm
- Free entry all day

Got something worth showing off? Bring it down and be part of the display!

Friday, September 25
Car Show from 12pm to 4pm

🏆 AFL GRAND FINAL DAY AT THE BUDGIE!We’re opening from 11am for one massive day of footy, food, drinks, competitions and...
27/08/2026

🏆 AFL GRAND FINAL DAY AT THE BUDGIE!

We’re opening from 11am for one massive day of footy, food, drinks, competitions and live music!

- The Grand Final LIVE on the big screen in the Warehouse
- The game playing on ALLLLLL the TVs in Showroom Social
- Holly’s Canteen serving footy food specials
- First Goal, Norm Smith and Winning Margin competitions

AT HALF TIME:
The Budgie Handball Shootout
Win a $100 bar tab, slabs, merch and plenty more!

AFTER THE SIREN:
James Franklin Trio LIVE

Free entry all day. Get in early, grab your spot and settle in for the biggest day on the footy calendar!

Saturday, September 26
Doors open from 11am

PUBLIC HOLIDAY EVE AT THE BUDGIE!We’re kicking off the long weekend on Thursday night with footy, trivia, drink specials...
27/08/2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAY EVE AT THE BUDGIE!

We’re kicking off the long weekend on Thursday night with footy, trivia, drink specials and a DJ!

- Tighta$$ Trivia with an upgraded major prize:
$200 Budgie Bar Tab
Grand Final Day Food Package for up to 6 people

Downstairs in Showroom Social:
- Wear your footy colours and get a FREE beer
- 2025 Grand Final Replay on the screens
- $12 footy drink specials
- DJ from 8pm

Round up the crew and get the Grand Final weekend started early!

Thursday, September 24
Free entry

FOOTY FINALS ARE HERE!And there is no better place to watch than in the Showroom Social. With a creamy pint of course!EV...
26/08/2026

FOOTY FINALS ARE HERE!
And there is no better place to watch than in the Showroom Social. With a creamy pint of course!
EVERY match LIVE across multiple screens!

Platter-Day is here!Come grab one of our antipasto boards, a cocktail and sort your Saturday out right!
22/08/2026

Platter-Day is here!
Come grab one of our antipasto boards, a cocktail and sort your Saturday out right!

Trivia in the warehouse, footy on in the Showroom!Whether your testing your general knowledge or cheering on the Saints ...
20/08/2026

Trivia in the warehouse, footy on in the Showroom!
Whether your testing your general knowledge or cheering on the Saints tonight, we're here ready for you!

The Showroom Social is ready for a big weekend of Live Sport!The final round of the AFL season and don't miss a kick in ...
19/08/2026

The Showroom Social is ready for a big weekend of Live Sport!
The final round of the AFL season and don't miss a kick in the Showroom playing each and every game, siren to siren!
+ of course your favourite pint of Guinness, a game of pool and some classic tunes on the jukebox

$10. $10. $10 .We're note joking when we say EVERY Friday, $10 Spritzes & Mixers right up until 8pm. Perfect for after w...
18/08/2026

$10. $10. $10 .
We're note joking when we say EVERY Friday, $10 Spritzes & Mixers right up until 8pm. Perfect for after work drinks, catch up with mates or to kick off a big night!
Book Your Table now

Address

1/166 Maroondah Highway
Ringwood, VIC
3134

Opening Hours

Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 4:30pm - 12am
Saturday 1pm - 12am
Sunday 1pm - 7pm

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