Planning a party but not sure where to begin? The venue is a strong starting point. If you’re celebrating a work win, engagement, wedding (or divorce…), the end of the financial year, milestone birthday, or anything else worthy of a private party, you’ll first need a fitting space.
From airy converted warehouses to intimate dining rooms, there’s a huge range of event spaces out there that are hidden in plain sight. Here’s eleven of Perth’s most beautiful event spaces to hire for your next special shindig.
The Elford
Mt Lawley
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Another recently zhuzhed up pub, Mt Lawley’s two-story watering hole The Eflord can cater to almost any occasion. Birthdays, baby showers, bucks, hens, long-table lunches, sit-down dinners or stand-up soirees: there’s a room and function package to fit whatever event you’re planning. For groups of 50-100 party people, we’d recommend booking the upstairs area, comprising the Common Room, Balcony, private bar and banging views over Beaufort Street.
H&C Urban Winery
Fremantle
Be one of the first to throw a party in new-kid-on-the block Urban Winery’s beaut function and events space. The aptly named Barrel Room in this lofty warehouse space features dozens of wine barrels lining the walls, lush greenery and an abundance of natural light. Steel framed windows means you’ll be getting the good vibes from the always-buzzing dining room while still having the privacy of your own space, with long tables down the centre for sit-down affairs that can be removed for stand-up events.
Perth City Farm
East Perth
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It’s very rare that you’ll find a beautiful, private event venue with a 2 am curfew, but Perth City Farm has exactly that. There’s two separate late-night spaces within this hidden gem: the spacious Barn opens out onto a large courtyard surrounded by lush gardens, while the industrial Art Room is suited for more lowkey occasions. It’s also completely BYO, giving you control as to what your guests are eating, drinking and sitting on and the freedom to create your ultimate event.
The Raft
Perth CBD
Celebrate at sea on Perth’s only floating bar and eatery, The Raft. Arriving in style via private tender, guests will board the polished ponteen on the Swan River, only to be greeted with 360 degree water views and panoramic vistas of the sparkling city. Suited to long table lunches, company sundowners, weddings and fundraisers for up to 250 people standing or 150 seated, a mod-Oz menu and Australian wine list will keep the party going til late.
Tsunami
Mosman Park
Don’t be fooled by the understated facade of this luxe Japanese restaurant. Head down the corridor and you’ll find an ethereal backyard with hundreds of twinkling fairy lights up above. You can seat as many as 140 people here or 250 for a cocktail event, and you know the authentic Japanese food and service is going to be immaculate when the Tsunami crew are in charge. There’s also a teppanyaki bar for more intimate occasions, bringing a high fun factor to any evening.
Cleaver Street & Co
West Perth
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This warehouse-style space is the ultimate blank canvas for your next event. Bright and airy with white brick walls and high ceilings, exposed black steel beams gives Cleaver Street a slight industrial feel, softened with hanging plants and timber features. Just three minutes from the CBD with plenty of free parking on the street, this 100-person capacity space also has a BYO bar, making party planning on a budget just that little bit easier.
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Indigo Oscar
Cottesloe
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Sitting pretty right on one of the world’s best beaches, Indigo Oscar can be hired out for seriously impressive seaside celebrations. With the flavours of Latin America coming from the kitchen, a cracking cocktail list, sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and a decent range of event packages to suit all occasions, you’ll be making memories that last a lifetime.
Enoteca Centro
Perth CBD
A sophisticated shindig needs a sophisticated wine bar. Cue: Enoteca Centro, the airy, open-plan wine bar nestled behind Wesley Church. Unlike the dark, moody bars often found in the CBD, Enoteca Centro is flooded with natural light. Catering for intimate catch-ups of 8 friends to up to 80-person parties, there’s also the option to add an educational, hands-on element to your event with blind tastings, tutored wine tasting, or wine tasting flights.
Besk
West Leederville
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You know you are and your guests are going to be drinking some great drops when you throw a private party in the Besk cellar. Downstairs from the sprawling neighbourhood wine bar, the cosy, cool space is designed to host up to 80 guests, with its own bar, bathroom, projector and microphone. There's great options on the food front, too, with canapés, grazing boards or Feed Me menus all on offer.
King Somm
Bayswater
You’re likely familiar with King Somm’s Italian-style pizza: 72-hour rested sourdough slices that are hand stretched and baked into blistered perfection. For the ultimate pizza party, trust the crust and have the King Somm crew look after you at your next private event. The easy-going venue can fit up to 150 people, with a generous range of local lo-fi wines, tap beers and killer cocktails guaranteed to keep everyone well hydrated.
The Guildford Hotel
Guildford
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Guildford’s 19th century landmark had a glow up in 2016 after being closed for almost six years due to a fire. Now it’s back and thriving, with six functions spaces ready and waiting to host your next event. There’s grand indoor rooms, outdoor beer gardens, sheltered verandahs and more, each with a different vibe and capacity limit. All you have to do is choose your space and the party people at the Guildford will look after the rest.
Prince Lane
Perth CBD
Prince Lane is a top choice for a chic inner-city shindig. The friendly folk sure know how to throw a party, with four separate spaces all offering something different— the Public Bar, Glamour Bar, Rooftop Bar, and, our personal favourite, the Karaoke Suite. That’s right, you and 37 friends, family or colleagues could be belting out Sweet Caroline together in the private room. Good times never seemed so good.
Guildhall
North Fremantle
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This dedicated event space is really something special. Inside an iconic heritage building in North Fremantle you’ll find four lovingly restored and artfully styled areas. There’s the charming Foyer to start the party with soaring ceilings, vintage furniture and Corbuser lighting; the spectacular Bar space with velvet booths, cane tables, Kilim stools and arch features; the intimate Reading Room for quiet corner moments; and the secret Courtyard for dancing the night away under the stars between the vine-glad walls.
Assembly Yard
Fremantle
Assembly Yard is Freo’s versatile, classy and oh-so-beautiful gem of an event venue. This classic warehouse space boasts clean white walls, super high ceilings and polished concrete floors, but the real attraction is out in the gardens. Walk through the barn doors to reveal lofty gum trees, olive trees, flowering bougainvillea, perfectly manicured lawns, crushed limestone and unbeatable views of the Freo sunset.
Moana Hall
Perth CBD
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Looking to add a bit of Gatsby-era glamour to your next private event? Look no further than Moana Hall. Everything about this elegant space oozes old-world charm, from the open-plan heritage interiors (including original hardwood floors, arched windows and cornices) to the massive balcony overlooking Perth’s leafy streets below. Product launches, conferences, office Christmas parties, weddings and more, any event of up to 120 people will be immediately chic in this divine venue.
Si Paradiso
Highgate
There’s few venues quite like Si Paradiso in Perth. It’s kind of a bar, sort of a restaurant and sometimes a club, but if there’s one thing we can all agree on it’s that it’s always a good time. With its retro fit-out, top-tier Italian fare and laid back yet attentive service, it’s also an outstanding event space for your next private event. The entire venue can be hired for private extravaganzas, or smaller pizza parties of 15+ can be hosted in the courtyard under the disco ball.
Tiny’s
Perth CBD
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Eclectic, atmospheric and versatile, Tiny’s is the inner-city urban oasis with four different function areas available. Choose from the Garden Bar, the Kitchen Gully, the Cork & Curve or go the whole hog with up to 220 guests in the entire venue. You’ll be feasting on family-style share plates from the wood-fired grill and rotisserie while the bar slings boutique beers, small-batch wines and seasonal cocktails.