Hotel Darwin (Front Bar) in Darwin, NT

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About the function space

This famous Darwin institution at the top of Mitchell Street is nicely situated on the waterfront and across from Parliament House.

The Front Bar function space boasts floorboards, big windows, spacious high tables for mingling and imbibing, and lots of standing room. It is conveniently located next to a shared bar so that nobody goes thirsty.

Meanwhile party treats will be made fresh in the venue for you and your guests.

Testimonial from Emma (9/7/21): "Just wanted to say a really quick thank you for all of your help over the past few weeks, as well as a massive thank-you to yourself and all of the incredible staff who helped out on Friday night. We had such a wonderful time, and are so beyond grateful for your help planning such a great event!"

Function facilities

Private bar: No
Private smoking area: No

Private toilets: No
Wheelchair access: Yes

Smoking area: At the front of the venue and in the Garden Bar

Parking: Street parking throughout the city.

Music facilities

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

Amp: No
PA System: No
Speakers: No
AUX input: No
Jukebox: No
Dance floor: No, but suitable area to dance

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

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: No
Free
background music: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: No
Band: No

Noise restrictions: Reasonable levels

Further music facilities/conditions:

Music is played in the front bar through an iPod playing a mix of old time favourites and today's top hits. Songs can be requested.

Conditions for private party hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

+ Minimum spend

+ Security staff

= Total

Free gift for Partystar users:

$50 towards your bar tab

Min—max guests

20 — 100

Party duration

5pm — 1am (8 hours)

At this time, the function space:

Closes

Extend the party until:

2am, provided guests are still buying drinks

Closing time

2am

Further conditions

Functions can start much earlier.

Underage policy

Underage guests are permitted until 10pm, 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, beverage package

Seasonal surcharges

None. Same hire conditions all weekends of the year.

Sun-Thu functions

Available midweek for the same price as weekends.

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: For cultural reasons only, but food purchase must also be made.
In-house heating/cooking facilities: None

Presentation facilities

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

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

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

Decorations policy

Can the venue:

Arrange decorations: Yes

Put up decorations: Yes

Restrictions: No damage to venue.

Ticketed events policy

Can the customer charge for their function:

At the door: Yes

Presale: Yes

Hotel Darwin - Venue hire terms

Front Bar