Wedding Reception Venues in Newstead

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Newstead's two wedding venues are both industrial conversions run for private events. The Bethnal is a barrel room set up by the brewery next door, and The Refinery is a former panel beater's workshop on Austin Street with its own garden.

Where the two Newstead venues differ:

Ceremony on site: The Refinery's private garden is used for vows, arrival drinks and canapés.
Numbers: The Bethnal takes 130 standing or 90 seated, while The Refinery seats 40 to 100 or holds 80 to 150 for cocktails.
Drinks: The Bethnal pours six taps of fresh beer from next door; The Refinery's own bar team handles everything, with BYO not usually offered.
Food: The Bethnal uses partner caterers Cuisine on Cue and Sorella, and The Refinery cooks in its own kitchen.
Exclusivity: The Refinery books one event a day, and nothing else shares The Bethnal's room during a hire.

The Refinery's 11-metre New York marble bar and polished concrete suit a clean industrial look. The Bethnal is darker, with an exposed ceiling and a wall of oak barrels.

The warehouse and garden each cover about 150 square metres.
Furniture, crockery, glassware, tealights, printed menus and signage come with the hire.
A sound system, wireless microphone and projector with screen are included for speeches.
Friday and Saturday events end by 11pm, and Sunday to Thursday events by 10pm.

Inside The Bethnal's barrel room

A five-hour hire includes a staffed private bar, a DJ booth and surround sound with Bluetooth.
Long timber tables, black chairs and a green couch are set up for you.
A casual Roman-style sourdough pizza station is an alternative to a sit-down menu.
The room is wheelchair accessible, with paid parking under Gasworks.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Which Newstead venue holds the ceremony too?

Yes. The Refinery's wedding packages pair a garden ceremony with a reception in the warehouse.

Which Newstead wedding venue has a later finish?

The Refinery runs until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The Bethnal's private hire runs for five hours.

What outside items does The Refinery allow?

Outside catering isn't allowed, but cakes, guest favours and gelato carts are.

What beer is served at a Bethnal wedding?

Six taps poured fresh from the neighbouring brewery, plus wine, spirits and custom cocktails.

Wedding Reception Venues in Newstead