The Officers Mess
ProHighlights
- Ballroom seating 100 to 300 with a sprung dance floor
- Up to 900 standing across the Ballroom, patio and lawn
- Riverside lawn for outdoor ceremonies, with a wet-weather plan
About The Officers Mess
The Officers Mess is a riverside function venue and casual restaurant at 50 Oxlade Drive in New Farm, known for years as Events on Oxlade. Everything served comes from its own kitchen, from simple finger food and buffets through to wedding banquets and corporate dining. The Ballroom is the main function room, with old-world character and a polished sprung dance floor. It seats between 100 and 300 guests, and standing events can spread across the room, the patio and the lawn for up to 900. Outside, the lawn runs down to the Brisbane River and is used for outdoor ceremonies, with a wet-weather plan in place. Other spaces include The Deck, a light-filled area beside the bakery with river views, plus the River Room, the restaurant and riverside picnic tables. The events team plans engagement parties, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, balls, Christmas parties and New Year's Eve nights, along with weddings and corporate functions. Corporate events can run from 50 to 2,500 guests, with rooms combined or the lawn used for breakout sessions. Menus use locally sourced ingredients and can be shaped to different tastes and budgets. Staff can help with themes, props, menus and drinks packages and recommend outside suppliers, so send an enquiry with your date and preferred space to start planning.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can the venue hold?
The Ballroom seats between 100 and 300 guests, and standing events can spread across the room, patio and lawn for up to 900. Corporate events from 50 to 2,500 people are possible by combining rooms and using the lawn.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?
Yes, ceremonies can be held on the lawns by the river. A wet-weather contingency is arranged in case the weather turns.
What kinds of celebrations does the venue host?
Engagement parties, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and balls are all regulars, along with Christmas parties, New Year's Eve, trophy nights and annual dinner dances. Weddings and corporate events are also a big part of the calendar.
Who does the catering?
All food is prepared on site by the in-house kitchen using locally sourced produce. Menus range from finger food and buffet spreads to plated wedding and corporate dining.
Can the team help with planning and styling?
Yes. Give the team the overall picture and they'll suggest themes, props, menus and drinks packages, and can recommend outside services such as entertainment.
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Zeglar “Zeg” Fergus
2 years ago
Events on Oxlade are doing morning coffee and takeaway breakfasts. Takeaway located just off the Merthyr shared pathway at Oxlade Drive. Good coffee and plenty of takeaway snacks. The best part is the Merthyr Park outdoo…
Stephanie Pearce
4 years ago
Thank you to Declan and all the team at Events on Oxlade for helping us put on an amazing night for our wedding. The ceremony lawn is stunning and inside reception area is perfect for any weather. The staff were polite a…
Timothy Blick
6 years ago
Events on Oxlade is a premium Venue in the Heart of Newfarm. Run by Declan and his team, the venue caters for all manner of Events. We had our wedding there recently and Declan's team looked after us well into the evenin…
Secret Break
5 years ago
Great venue on banks of the Brisbane River at New Farm.. great views.. love an event here.. venue has an 80s feel about it which is a good thing!! Love the lighted trees on the riverbank
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