Wedding Reception Venues in West End

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

West End's two reception venues both lean on character rather than chandeliers. Loft West End mixes vintage pieces with plants above the Boundary Street shops, and The Joinery is a warehouse run by two Brisbane sisters.

Loft West End and The Joinery side by side:

Loft West End seats 60 to 200 for a wedding, or takes up to 500 cocktail-style across the whole venue.
Its Gallery has a turquoise-tiled bar and hanging lampshades, and its Cocktail Bar opens onto a street-facing deck.
Each Loft space carries a $3,000 minimum spend.
The Joinery offers 285 square metres of open floor for 200 standing or 180 seated, from a $15,000 minimum spend.
The Joinery books only one event at a time, with an enclosed terrace and a private green room.

The Joinery lets guests bring their own alcohol for a corkage fee, poured by RSA-certified staff. Loft West End builds a drinks package for each event.

A large bookcase in the Cocktail Bar makes a popular photo backdrop.
The Gallery is fully private and comes with built-in AV for speeches.
Catering runs from cheese and antipasto boards and vegan yum cha to plated dinners.
The two spaces can be booked together for a whole-venue wedding.

The Joinery's warehouse on Montague Road

A white metal lattice façade faces the street, with exposed brick and plywood joinery panels inside.
The room starts as a blank canvas, so couples bring their own furniture or choose the venue's packages.
Food comes only from the on-site caterer, from canapés to shared or plated banquets.
Standard hire runs six hours, with staff, security and venue management included.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Which West End venue suits a big cocktail wedding?

Loft West End takes up to 500 cocktail-style when both spaces are booked together.

Is The Joinery BYO for weddings?

Yes, for alcohol, with a corkage fee per head and RSA-certified staff to serve it. Food must come from the on-site caterer.

Who runs The Joinery in West End?

Brisbane sisters Penny and Maria run it as a private event space.

What is included in a hire at The Joinery?

Six hours including set-up and pack-down, staff, security, venue management, a speaker system and a wireless microphone.

Wedding Reception Venues in West End