Melbourne
4.8★
House of Plants Bar
366 Johnston St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Overview
House of Plants Bar is a bar in Abbotsford, within easy reach of the suburb's river trails, Victoria Street dining, and creative precinct visits. As part of Abbotsford's evening social life, it contributes to the area's after-dark social options beyond daytime shopping and commuting. Residents use it for drinks after work, casual meet-ups, and weekend evenings, often walking from nearby homes or arriving by tram along local corridors. Venues such as House of Plants Bar add to the character and energy of Abbotsford after hours. They support a balanced lifestyle where entertainment sits close to home rather than only in the city centre.
Quick info
Address
366 Johnston St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Website
http://www.houseofplants.co/Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 4:00 to 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Dining experience
Available offerings
Dining options
- Dine-in available.
- Curbside pickup available.
Venue highlights
Popular features
Outdoor terrace
Alfresco tables that suit slow lunches and lingering evenings.
Group friendly
Suitable for larger bookings; reservations help on busy weekends.
Dog friendly
Well behaved pets fit the outdoor rhythm; ask hosts where to perch.
Live performances
Occasional live sets add energy without steamrolling chatter.
Accessibility & convenience
Visitor amenities
Parking & transport
Parking options
Good to know
- Guest restroom on site.
- Reservations suggested for peak nights.
Reviews
Penny King
★★★★★“I had my baby shower/30th here two weeks ago, and it was honestly the best event I have ever had. Firstly, the venue itself is so beautiful and ambient, with a gorgeous beer garden and so much space to sit and relax. Pete, who ran our event, is the most lovely and kind guy and he made both my husband and I feel so relaxed at the event. He helped us set up and pack up our decorations, organised pregnancy safe food for me (which he helped hide from other guests) and checked on me multiple times to make sure I was well fed and hydrated. All of our guests had a wonderful time and commented on how great the venue was. Organising the event itself was also super easy, and the venue were super flexible about what time we could have our event, what we could bring with us and how we wanted it to run. This event was really important and special to me and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.”
R Reynolds
★★★★★“The PERFECT venue for a party. The staff MAKE IT GREAT! Huge shout out to Pete and Justice. We had specific compliments about how friendly and what good vibes the bar staff had! We had about 40 people for a private function and it was spectacular. The staff couldn't do enough for us. We were allowed to drop off cakes the night before and they kept them in the fridge. They served everything up with beautiful presentation. House of Plants offer these insanely good charcuterie boards with falafels and hummus. Highly recommend! They were able to make half the charcuterie board vegan/vegetarian and we opted to order pizzas later on from Thin Slizzy (who also do vegan options!) They offer a few catering options but we opted for pizzas. They were brilliant with our gluten free guests as well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for any function!”
Dan Moylan
★★★★★“I recently hosted my 50th birthday party at house of plans. So glad I did as it turned out fantastic. Really like the relaxed vibe of the place. The staff were so attentive with all my needs from music to serving food. My main contact who was named justice, was brilliant. Thankyou. Highly recommend having a function at house of plants.”
Siobhan MacDonald
★★★★★“My partner hired this beautiful bar space for his 40th birthday and it did not disappoint! Great location, cosy/colourful decor and 10/10 service and drinks. The team did an amazing job and making us feel welcome and at home. Big thanks to Peat and the team for making the day so special - we will definitely be back!”
Asta Richards
★★★★★“We had our wedding reception at House of Plants and it was honestly amazing. The whole team was incredible from start to finish and made everything feel so easy. They worked seamlessly with all of our other suppliers, which took so much stress off the day. The space, the vibe and the people were all perfect, and so many of our guests commented on how great it was. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate and would recommend House of Plants in a heartbeat 💚”
Frequently asked questions
Abbotsford suits relaxed evenings rather than large club districts. House of Plants Bar adds to local options — plan transport home and check last train or tram times on PTV. Check Google Maps or contact the venue directly for the latest hours, access details, and visitor information in Abbotsford.