Events at Watson's
ProHighlights
- Club Room seats up to 100 for dinner and suits 60 to 150 guests
- 300sqm Marquee Lawn for receptions of up to 240 guests
- Free on-site parking for every space
About Events at Watson's
Events at Watson's is a fully licensed function venue on Behan Street in Manunda, in the inner suburbs of Cairns. It is run by the North Cairns Australian Football & Sporting Club and caters for anywhere from 50 to 500 guests. The main indoor room is the air-conditioned Club Room, a long rectangular space that seats up to 100 for a meal with room left for buffet stations and mingling at the bar. Tables and chairs come with the hire, and the room can be styled to suit the event. The Club Room suits 60 to 150 guests and has a fully serviced bar, a 6m by 3.3m stage and a 4.6m by 6m dance floor. A projector and screen, microphone, speaker and TV are on hand for speeches and slideshows. Outside, the Laneway and the undercover Patio are open-air spaces strung with fairy lights, each taking 6 to 60 guests with their own bar service. They work well for arrival drinks or a relaxed cocktail gathering. For bigger occasions, the 300sqm Marquee Lawn takes a marquee of up to 6m by 18m and up to 240 guests, with a portable stage, bar service and toilets close by. A private air-conditioned meeting room for up to 30 suits workshops and training. Parking on site is free, and a resort sits directly across the road for guests coming from out of town. The events team plans each booking and can talk through food and drink options for every space.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Events at Watson's hold?
The venue caters for 50 to 500 guests across its spaces. The Club Room seats up to 100 for a meal and suits 60 to 150, the Laneway and Patio each take 6 to 60, and the Marquee Lawn holds up to 240.
Is there a dance floor and a stage?
Yes. The Club Room has a 4.6m by 6m dance floor and a 6m by 3.3m stage, and the Marquee Lawn comes with a portable 4m by 1.8m stage.
Can the venue host a wedding reception?
Yes. The 300sqm Marquee Lawn is set up for large receptions, taking a marquee of up to 6m by 18m and up to 240 guests, with a fully serviced bar and a microphone and speaker.
What AV is available for speeches or presentations?
The Club Room and the meeting room both have a projector and screen with a microphone and speaker, and the Club Room also has a TV. The Laneway, Patio and lawn each have a microphone and speaker.
Is there parking at the venue?
Yes, parking on site is free for every space, and the venue sits in Manunda on the edge of the Cairns CBD.
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Lionel See Kee
a month ago
We held our 350+ members Family Reunion at the Club house and hired the venue for 3 Days with no problem for space (Very Affordable). Kids loved the oval to play on, as we had many other family sporting events conducted…
Matthew Austin
2 months ago
Yes. I got it. Thanks
Letitia Ames
2 years ago
We had a unique request to host a rodeo themes hens party and Watsons was so accommodating and flexible. Karen was great to work with in making our plans come to life. Excellent communication, upfront, transparent and re…
Thomas Burke
2 years ago
Great facilities. Fantastic field, and lovely bar for after training. They have very good meeting rooms and can cater for most of our club's needs.
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