Get to know
the budgie

The Budgie is open on Thursdays from 5-10pm, Fridays from 4.30pm-12am, Satrudays from 1pm-12am and Sundays from 1pm-7pm.

Public holidays openings at The Budgie are a case-by-case situation. Keep a close eye on our socials for any updates regarding any upcoming public holidays and other special opening days.

You can find us at 1/166 Maroondah Highway in Ringwood, 3134. Its right off the Eastlink / Ringwood bypass and neighbouring Ringwood Lake. You can just search for ‘The Budgie Bar’ in your maps app and it should bring you straight to our door.

You can book a table straight through our website from the ‘Book a Table‘ page. There, you can also find more info on some of our other experiences you might like to enjoy while you’re here.

You can book for tables up to 12 people straight through the website. If you’re looking to reserve something for a bigger party, definitely reach out to us via email at, events@thebudgiesmuggler.com and we’ll see if we can accommodate.

Although booking ahead is recommended, we love walk-ins at The Budgie. Stop by the front desk on your way in and the staff member should be able to find a spot for you in the venue.

A sitting at The Budgie is 2-hours long. If you’d like to stay for longer once your sitting is complete, have a chat to the host to see if they can find another spot for you. Looking to stay at the venue all day? Email the team the week before at, events@thebudgiesmuggler.com

We do have limited parking available on-site at The Budgie. The spots usually fill up quickly so I likely wouldn’t depend on being able to find a spot close by. Definitely get an Uber/Taxi if you want to be safe!

With Hecho En Mexico in the kitchen, you can most definitely join us at The Budgie for your daily main meals. A booking is recommended as they are generally some of our busiest times.

You certainly can order at the bar. The Budgie runs a hybrid bar/QR code service for both food and drink so you can approach your ordering however you like.

We can definitely accommodate the booking of an entire space at The Budgie. Whether is be the Showroom, or The Budgie Bar, or even the entire venue. You can read more about our space and make an enquiry through our ‘Spaces‘ page and the team will get back to you ASAP!

The Budgie is a bar – and while it isn’t strictly for patrons over the age of 18, we don’t currently offer any child-friendly food, services or seating.

You can, but only on Sundays. The Budgie’s beer garden for the Summer Sunday Sessions are fur-family-friendly. Please make sure that they are well socialised, on their leash and are well behaved during their visit.

You can find all the info about our upcoming live music + djs on our ‘Whats On’ page. You can also find out about any of our current promotions and offers there as well.

Technically, YES! For the early birds, if you pop in between the hours of 4.30-6.30pm on a Friday after work, you can enjoy all of the half priced drinks you like.

We sure do! Every month, the bartending team at The Budgie put forth their latest cocktail creations to see if any of them have what it takes to make it onto the full menu. There are also monthly specials for beer, spirits and wine. You can find this months specials on our ‘Menu‘ page.

The classic car collection is on display in the showroom in the middle of the venue. Its a look but definitely don’t touch set-up. You are welcome to visit to showroom regardless of where you book in the venue.

Patrons are more than welcome to visit our Palm Springs-inspired selfie room, Cacti Corner. It is located next to the main bar in warehouse at The Budgie. It’s available from Thursday-Sunday for snaps.

Classy and smart dress is required for entry. No workwear, steel capped boots, hoodies, caps or activewear.