Wedding Reception Venues in New Farm

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Three New Farm venues host wedding receptions, spanning a heritage pub, a laid-back bowls club and a riverside ballroom. The right fit depends mostly on guest numbers and whether you want the ceremony on site too.

Which New Farm reception venue fits your wedding:

The Officers Mess seats 100 to 300 in its Ballroom, with a sprung dance floor for the first dance.
Ceremonies at The Officers Mess can take place on its riverside lawn, and there is a fallback if the weather turns.
QA Hotel opens its King Room and heritage-listed Crown Room into one space for a sit-down reception of up to 100.
New Farm Bowls Club seats about 100 inside and clears the tables for dancing after the meal.
For a smaller wedding, the bowls club's function room takes groups from six.

None of the three publishes wedding prices, so quotes follow an enquiry with your date and numbers.

The Officers Mess kitchen cooks wedding banquets from locally sourced produce, with menus adjusted to taste and budget.
Its events team helps with themes, props and drinks packages and can point you to outside suppliers.
QA Hotel's functions team builds a package around the group and budget, with audio visual equipment on hand for speeches.
New Farm Bowls Club's bistro handles all catering, so outside caterers aren't an option there.

Details couples tend to ask about

QA Hotel's Crown Room has high ceilings and ornate styling for a more formal feel.
The bowls club's four shaded outdoor areas with long tables suit pre-dinner drinks over the greens.
Music at New Farm Bowls Club goes through the house system, as live bands aren't allowed.
The Officers Mess also has The Deck, a light-filled space with river views beside the bakery.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Is there a New Farm venue for both the vows and the reception?

Yes. The Officers Mess holds outdoor ceremonies on its lawn by the river, with a plan for wet weather, and the reception follows in the Ballroom.

How many reception guests can QA Hotel take?

Its function centre caters for up to 100, with the King Room and Crown Room opening together for a larger sit-down event.

Can we book a band for a reception at New Farm Bowls Club?

No. Noise conditions on the club's licence rule out live bands and personal speakers, so music plays through its own system.

Is there a dance floor at The Officers Mess?

Yes. The Ballroom has a polished sprung dance floor.

Wedding Reception Venues in New Farm