Mon 16 Nov · 6pm
Bar Clara · Melbourne
phones away, a book and a drink in a basement bar
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Join us for an intimate evening of reading, drinks and optional conversation at vibey basement bar, Bar Clara in Melbourne CBD. It’s our last gathering here before we return after summer, so come along, put your phone away and enjoy an uninterrupted hour with your book and a little intentional time for yourself.
This is not a book club. There are no assigned chapters and no homework. Just you, your book (or e-reader), and the simplicity of making time to read while being around other people doing the same.
Tickets include a select wine, beer , cocktail, or non-alcoholic beverage.
Event info:
⏰ 6.00pm - 8.00pm, Monday 16 November
📍 Bar Clara. 87 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
How it works:
It’s simple. Bring a book of your choice, settle in with a drink and read. Once reading time is over, you're welcome to chat and make some new friends if you feel like it.
About the venue:
Bar Clara is a luxurious cocktail bar in central Melbourne, known for its lush interior and famous cocktails. Please note that Bar Clara is a basement venue accessed via stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
About Reading Party Melbourne
Reading Party Melbourne creates screen-free reading events across Melbourne’s best bars, restaurants and spaces. Each event is a chance to make time for your book, discover somewhere new and enjoy a drink while you read. Bring whatever you’re reading, settle in for an hour of uninterrupted reading, then stay for a chat afterwards if you feel like it. No assigned books, no…
Quick answers
When is Reading Party Melbourne 16 Nov @ Bar Clara?
Mon 16 Nov 2026, 6pm.
Where is it?
Bar Clara, Melbourne, VIC.
How much are tickets?
From $27, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
On events.humanitix.com. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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