Is our venue the perfect space for your next function or event?
There are two options available when booking a private function at our new venue in Hastings.
Option #1. Hire our function space.
Our function space can comfortably seat groups of 50-60 people. We will cordon this area off for you so that you have your own private space just for your event. The rest of our venue will remain open to the general public at the same time.
Option #2. Hire our entire venue.
Suitable for groups of 60-100 people, we will close to the general public and you will have our entire venue and our staff to yourselves for the duration of your function. Please contact us directly to discuss costing and your requirements for this option.
Cosy & Relaxed atmosphere
Craft Beer, Great Food & Good Times - Sound like the recipe for your perfect function? Whatever the occasion, we will work with you to turn it into a great evening.
Perfect for your next Birthday, work breakup, Christmas function, sports group etc.
Click the link below to fill out the form on our contact page and we’ll be in touch to discuss your next function or event.
FAQ's
Option #1
Hire our function space
Functions are available to book Wednesday to Sunday. Please contact us to discuss your preferred date including function time and duration. (We generally offer 4 hour blocks for functions e.g 6pm- 10pm).
Our function room can seat a maximum of 60 guests.
(Alternatively, it is possible to hire our entire venue, which has a maximum capacity of 100 guests. Please enquire to discuss this option further).
The cost to hire our function space is $2k in total.
You pay a 20% deposit ($400) to confirm the booking and then the remaining amount ($1600) at least 7 days prior to your function.
You then get your entire $2k payment back in the form of a tab, which your group can use to order their preferred food and drinks throughout the function.
No, however please consider that the cost is the same regardless of your group size.
Yes. If you book a private function we will cordon off our dining room area so that it is exclusively available to you and your guests for your allocated function time. The rest of our venue will remain open to the general public at the same time.
No. Our venue is bar service only, however our friendly staff will bring your food out when ready and will be attentive in removing empty glassware and dishes during your function.
No, your function space does not have it’s own separate bar or bathrooms. You will need to leave your private area and go to the main bar area to order drinks and use the bathrooms etc.
We will provide wristbands to your group upon arrival. Members of your group will then show our bar staff their wristband when ordering to use the tab.
Any unused funds from your tab are forfeited if not used within the 4 hour timeframe of your function.
You pay a 20% deposit ($400) to confirm your booking. A booking is not held until your deposit is paid and must be received within 7 days of returning our booking form. The remaining payment ($1600) is due at least 7 days prior to your function date.
Your 20% deposit amount ($400) is fully refundable up until 7 days prior to your function date. Cancellations made within 7 days of your function date will result in the forfeit of your deposit amount. Cancellations made within 48 hours of your function start time will result in the forfeit of 50% of your function total ($1000). The remaining $1000 will be refunded to you via bank transfer.
In the event that you decide to postpone or reschedule your function within the 7 days leading up to your function date, you will lose your $400 deposit. You can then reschedule for a new date (if available) that falls in the next 14 days after your original function date, however you will need to pay a new $400 deposit for the new date. Informing us of a postponement or rescheduled date within 48 hours of your functions start time OR rescheduling to a date more than 14 days after your original function date will both result in the forfeit of 50% of your function total ($1000).
Unfortunately not. At your nights conclusion you and your group are most welcome to purchase some takeaway beer at an additional cost. (We produce all of our beer in small batches, so this is to avoid our takeaway beer fridges being emptied in a single night).
We will let you know if your tab is close to running out.
If you spend your entire tab, additional food and drinks can be purchased at bar prices.
You and your guests can order food and drinks from our full menu at the bar as normal. All items ordered will be paid for using your $2k tab (until it runs out).
All food and drinks are available for order as per our normal in-house menu. Food will be brought out and served to guests in order as made at the bar. Please let us know if you wish to provide us with your food orders prior to your function.
Our venue is strictly no BYO food & drinks.
No, however our venue hosts weekly live music in our main bar area. Please note that this is in a separate room to your function area, so it won’t be possible to see the performance. You may be able to hear the live music from your function area. Please enquire as to whether we have live music booked for your function date.
Yes. We have a sound system and run a music playlist on the night. It is also possible to make your own Spotify playlist in advance (should you wish) and you can connect your device through our system for the duration of your function. Please just note you will need to bring the appropriate cable/converter to connect your specific device and leave your device plugged in to our amp in the main bar area.
Yes, we have a wall mounted flat screen television in our function space. Please bring a HDMI compatible device with your content on it (e.g laptop or tablet) and we can run it through the TV for you. If your device is not HDMI compatible then please bring along your own converter. (A USB stick is not suitable for our TV).
Kids are welcome but please note that our venue does not offer kids meals or kids Birthday parties.
Yes. We do not charge a cake slicing fee. Please bring your own candles. We have limited share plates available so it is also recommended to bring some eco friendly disposable plates and cutlery if you have a large group.
Yes, but please take it all home with you (including any rubbish) at the end of the night.
If your group is 35 people or less and a private function is not suitable, you can still make a regular booking by contacting us during business hours. (Please note that your group will share the room with the general public in this scenario).
No. Members discounts are not applicable to private functions or any items purchased during a private function.
Please get in touch via the web form on our contact page or contact us during business hours. https://www.smartbrothersbrewing.com.au/functions/
Monday to Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 4pm – 9pm
Friday: 3pm – 10pm Saturday: 12pm – 10pm Sunday: 12pm – 8pm
info@smartbrothersbrewing.com.au
0491 763 765
5/1 Bray Street, Hastings, VIC 3915.
Option #2
Hire our entire venue
Suitable for groups of 60-100 people, we will close to the general public and you will have our entire venue and our staff to yourselves for the duration of your function. Please contact us directly to discuss costing and your requirements for this option.
