Observatory Bar (Lounge Room) in Hobart, TAS

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About the function space

Location location location. Situated on Franklin Wharf, Hobart, the Observatory is Hobart's centre of style. This fantastic spot can be the backdrop for your next celebration. It boasts stunning views of the harbour and river.

The bright, contemporary bar offers an unforgettable experience and a welcome splash of pizazz to the wharf area of Hobart.

The Lounge Room is our premier function space with its own bar and plenty of mingling space.

Function facilities

Private bar: Yes
Private smoking area: No

Private toilets: Yes
Wheelchair access: No

Smoking area: Smoking deck outside on the waterfront

Parking: Street parking and nearby enclosed carparks.

Music facilities

This equipment is available in the function space free of charge:

Amp: No
PA System: Yes
Speakers: Yes
AUX input: Yes
Jukebox: No
Dance floor: Yes, proper dance floor

Mixer: Yes
CDJs: Yes
CD Player: Yes
Turntables: Yes
Mirror ball: No
Lighting: No

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: Yes
Free
background music: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: Yes
Band: Yes

Noise restrictions: None

Further music facilities/conditions:

Before 11pm Fri and Sat: Play your own tunes/DJ etc.

From 11pm until close Fri and Sat: The DJ sets up with commercial house, top 40, hip hop, electro, and dance music. Continue your party with us and enjoy the beats!

Conditions for private party hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

500

+ Minimum spend

+ Security staff

= Total

500

Free gift for Partystar users:

$100 towards your bar tab

Min—max guests

60 — 200

Party duration

7pm — 11pm (4 hours)

At this time, the function space:

Opens to the public

Extend the party until:

4am, by negotiation

Closing time

5am

Further conditions

Your function includes free entry for your entourage all night, and you can party on with the public after your area becomes non-exclusive.

18th birthday parties with several underage guests incur extra restrictions, such as a 9pm curfew for minors and a limit on the number of minors.

Underage policy

Underage guests are permitted until 11pm, providing the underage guest is in the company of a responsible adult who is responsibly supervising them. One separate responsible adult per each underage guest.

Drink options

Bar tab, Cash bar/Pay as you go, drink cards, waiter service, beverage package

Seasonal surcharges

None. Same hire conditions all weekends of the year.

Sun-Thu functions

Available other times, by appointment

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

18th birthday party: No
21st birthday party: Yes

Bucks party: Yes
Hens night: Yes

Underage parties are not permitted.

Food / Catering

Can the venue provide:

Finger food: Yes
Meals: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

Finger food: Yes
Cake: Yes

Customer supplied finger food:

Restrictions: None
In-house heating/cooking facilities: None

Presentation facilities

In-house presentation facilities available for use at no extra charge:

Microphone/PA: Yes
Stage: No
DVD Player: No

Data projector: No
Projector screen: No
Large TV/Plasma/LCD: Yes

Decorations policy

Can the venue:

Arrange decorations: Yes

Put up decorations: Yes

Restrictions: Need removal when we open the area to the public. We can assist with that.

Ticketed events policy

Can the customer charge for their function:

At the door: Yes

Presale: Yes

Observatory Bar - Venue hire terms

Lounge Room