Central Hotel Port Douglas
ProHighlights
- Verandah Bar for 40 to 60 guests, exclusive from a $1,500 minimum spend
- Garden Bar under the palms for 80 to 150 guests, exclusive from a $2,500 minimum spend
- Garden tables for 10 to 40 people with no minimum spend
About Central Hotel Port Douglas
The Central Hotel is a two-storey Queenslander on Macrossan Street in the centre of Port Douglas. The original building dates from the late 1800s, and timber decks, big shade sails and tropical planting have since been added around it. There are three bars, and two of them can be booked for a private event. The Verandah Bar sits on the upper level looking over the street and takes groups of 40 to 60, while the Garden Bar is an open-air area among palms and greenery that holds 80 to 150. Smaller groups can reserve tables in the garden for between 10 and 40 people. These bookings carry no minimum spend, though the hotel may ask for a deposit to hold the area. Function food is ordered in advance from an events menu of platters, each serving 10 to 15 people. Options run from antipasto, pub pies, cheese and vegetarian platters to sliders, skewers, seafood and house pizzas, and guests can also order from the main menu on the day. Drinks run on a bar tab secured by a credit card at the start of the event. The hotel plays its own background music, and you can bring in a live musician once management has approved it. The events team works with you from the first booking through to the night itself. You can bring your own cake and add decorations, as long as there is no glitter and everything is taken down at the end.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
Garden table bookings for 10 to 40 people have no minimum spend, though a deposit may be asked for. Event platters are $100 or $180 each, and a 25% deposit confirms a function booking.
Food
Larger platters cover BBQ sliders, BBQ skewers and hot or cold seafood, and house pizzas can be ordered alongside. Guests at garden table bookings can also order from the pub menu on the day.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can the Central Hotel hold for a private function?
The Verandah Bar suits 40 to 60 guests and the Garden Bar suits 80 to 150. Garden table bookings work for groups of 10 to 40.
What are the minimum spends?
Exclusive use of the Verandah Bar has a $1,500 minimum spend, and exclusive use of the Garden Bar has a $2,500 minimum spend. A garden table reservation has no minimum spend, although a deposit may be needed.
What food can we order for the event?
The events menu offers platters for 10 to 15 people, such as antipasto, pub pies and pastries, cheese, vegetables and dips, fruit and dessert at $100 each. Sliders, skewers and seafood platters are $180, and house pizzas can be added.
Can we bring a cake and decorations?
Yes. The hotel supplies a cake knife, plates and serviettes at no charge, and you are welcome to decorate the space as long as you avoid glitter and remove everything at the end.
Is security needed for a 21st?
Large functions may need security guards. For 21st birthdays the hotel asks for one guard per 50 guests, charged at $60.50 an hour.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Kristy
5 months ago
Just stopped here for a couple beers & some lunch. The only vegan thing on the menu was the veggie burger, but I asked if the nachos could be made vegan and the chef was more than happy to accommodate. Generous serving s…
Mery
5 months ago
Great location (main street), huge so easy to get a seat, order at the bar, large TV screens. Traditional pub menu with specials board. Meals were large & tasty.
Josh Archer
4 months ago
Very lively Atmosphere, staff were friendly, the prices are fair , the food was good , I tried all their pizzas and they've nailed the cooking side of it ! Nice thin crispy base and lots of Toppings, the peaking duck pi…
David Adam
5 months ago
Great atmosphere while we visited this pub as we watched the Socceroos beat Turkey in the World cup. We all went nuts. Fair prices here too. Great garden for the kids to run around in a plenty of viewing points for the l…
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