LOCATION
Located in the pumping suburb of Northbridge between James and Francis Streets.
DETAILS
Self-styled as a late-night blues bar, the open-plan space features warehouse style fixtures, neon lights, mahogany timber floors and comfortable lounge seating along its bare-brick walls. Its main attribute however is the small stage near the windows, where musicians thrust piercing music and rhythmic beats across the main room towards the small bar at the back. The venue exudes a grungy disposition from its slightly worn dance floor, to the vintage band merchandise and black and white photography that adorn the walls.
FUNCTION DETAILS
Universal Bar is a popular venue for corporate functions, private celebrations and musical touring acts, offering exceptional live music every night of the week.
Terrace Bar - Centred on comfort and sophistication, the upstairs Terrace Bar is ideal for functions for 90-150 guests. The private bar features a large outdoor alfresco area, professional presentation facilities and a state of the art sound system.
The Back Bar - Situated downstairs at Universal, the Back Bar is a popular choice for cocktail parties. It is designed for functions of 30-90 guests and is roped off exclusively for your group until 10pm. The area features a plasma screen, lounge area, and can be furnished with extra tables and chairs if required.
The Front Bar - Situated close to the stage, the Front Bar is perfect for intimate functions of 15-30 guests. It is an ideal space for birthday parties, hen’s nights and going away parties.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The kitchen has created an exciting bar menu, which includes the likes of antipasto platters and natural oysters to share for starters, as well as simple Caesar and blackened chicken salads. The main courses are definite booze-soakers, with distinct new-American undertones such as Louisiana gumbo, Universal fried chicken and succulent BBQ beef ribs served with crisp coleslaw. There is a well-rounded selection of local and imported bottled brews and a predominately Australian wine list. On top of that, the cocktail menu features a diverse selection of award-winning combinations from ‘The Universal’ – a vanilla infused tequila classic to the staff favourite: ‘Big Rig’ - finlandia grapefruit with cointreau and bols peach liqueur, shaken with fresh citrus fruit and served with a splash of lemonade.
