Your bucks party or hens night deserves to be unique, packed with fun, and full of incredible memories. At Fortress, we’ll make your celebration truly unforgettable.
The venue and atmosphere were great. Having food and drink on a bar tab was amazing. The whole group had a ball! Couldn't have asked for a better night! The place is a 10/10.
"Went to Fortress for my mate's buck's party. It was brilliant and fantastic. Shout out to all the wonderful staff This place rocks!"
"Had an amazing evening. I went there with some mates for a buck's party and we did the PC gaming chairs. It was brilliant and fantastic."
"We held a bucks party at Fortress and everything was fantastic, from organising it with the events team (shoutout to Fortress Team!) to actually enjoying ourselves on the day. The game options were great.
Thank you for organising an incredible day at Fortress, it was a perfect start to our bucks party. The food was great, the service was great, the drinks were great, the space was great!
PLAN YOUR BUCKS OR HENS PARTY
AT THE HOME OF GAMES
Whether you’re planning a big night out or a fun-filled day with the crew, we’re here to bring your celebration to life.
Tell us what you're imagining and we’ll craft a no-obligation, stress-free event built around your group.
What can we do at a bucks or hens party at Fortress?
Console gaming in a Tavern booth with PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, hundreds of board games, a 4 hour PC LAN session with more than 100 games, and food and drinks in the Tavern. In Melbourne you can book The Heroes' Feast medieval banquet, and in Sydney you can hire the 2315 cocktail bar, with an interactive LED pool table, retro arcades and your own playlist.
What is The Heroes' Feast?
The Heroes' Feast is a medieval style 3 course shared banquet in the Tavern at Fortress Melbourne for groups of 6 to 20. It runs for 3 hours at $68 per guest and includes a medieval table setup, a dedicated server and full access to the board game library. You can add a mead pint for $12 or a Hero cocktail and potion for $22 per person.
Is Fortress good for a hens party?
Yes. Hens groups book the same packages as bucks groups in both Melbourne and Sydney. In Sydney you can hire the 2315 cocktail bar with welcome drinks and bites, and add a DJ, a cocktail experience or premium catering.
Can we hire a private space for a bucks or hens night?
Yes. The Tavern Semi-Private Package gives groups of 30 to 70 their own semi-private space with unlimited console gaming, board games and a food and drinks package. In Sydney you can hire the 2315 cocktail bar, which holds 70 for cocktails and includes welcome drinks and bites, with DJ, cocktail experience and premium catering add-ons.
Is food and drink included?
Yes. The Console Quest and Boardgames & Bites packages include 1 drink per guest with assorted pizza, popcorn chicken and fries to share. The PC Gaming Comp Party includes a $40 per person food and drink tab, The Heroes' Feast is a 3 course banquet, and the Tavern Semi-Private Package includes a food and drinks package.
Can I bring a cake?
Yes. After you pick your date and guest numbers online, choose a cake option. Bring your own cake for a $15 cakeage fee and Fortress will store it, cut it into portions and supply plates, napkins and cutlery, or add an ice cream cake for $25.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
No. There is no deposit. You pay for your package when you book.
Can I change my guest numbers after booking?
Yes. Email hi@fortress.games with your booking name, date and new guest numbers.
What do customers say about bucks and hens parties at Fortress?
Fortress is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from more than 5,000 reviews across Melbourne and Sydney, and plenty of groups come back for their next event. One guest who came for a mate’s bucks party called it “brilliant and fantastic”.
Where are the Fortress venues?
Fortress Melbourne is at Emporium, 23 Caledonian Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000. Fortress Sydney is at Level 2, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008.