Salt House
ProHighlights
- Sailing Bar closes off with curtains for up to 100 guests
- Canapé packages from $55 per person over two hours
- Whole venue can be booked exclusively for up to 1,500
About Salt House
Salt House sits right on the water at Marina Point, on Pier Point Road at the edge of Cairns Marina near the Esplanade. The open-plan venue brings together a restaurant built around an Argentinian wood-fired grill, an outdoor island cocktail bar, a pizzeria and garden areas facing the marina and Trinity Inlet. Events can take a single area or several. The restaurant seats up to 200 across indoor and outdoor sections, the Private Dining Room seats 20 behind floor-to-ceiling glass and walls of wine, and the Trinity Inlet Deck holds 120 under a retractable roof. The lantern-lit Sailing Bar at the front takes up to 100 and can be closed off with blackout curtains, with its own bar, bathrooms, climate control, stage and HD projector. It opens onto The Balcony for another 50, while the Outdoor Island Bar and the Garden can be joined for bigger crowds. For big events, the whole venue can be hired exclusively for up to 1,500 guests, mixing areas to suit the numbers. A minimum spend applies to private areas and is quoted on application. Function food ranges from canapés to share-style and plated set menus. Canapé packages start at $55 per person for six choices over two hours, set and sharing menus cost $85 for two courses at lunch or $105 for three, and the pizzeria has its own pizza sharing menu from $55 per person. AV and a personalised pop-up bar can be added at extra cost. Seafood on the menu is Australian and sustainably sourced, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
The pizza sharing menu costs $55 per person for two courses or $70 for three. A minimum spend applies to private events and is quoted on application.
Food
Canapé menus mix oysters, cold and hot bites, sliders and small desserts. Platters and pizza platters are also available, and alternative options can be arranged for dietary needs.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
Which spaces can be booked at Salt House?
Options include the Private Dining Room for 20, the restaurant for 200, the Trinity Inlet Deck for 120, the Outdoor Island Bar and Sailing Bar for 100 each, The Balcony for 50, the Garden for 200 and the Pizzeria for 30. Areas can be combined, and exclusive use of the venue reaches 1,500 guests.
How much do canapé packages cost?
Standard canapé packages run for two hours of service at $55 per person for six options, $65 for eight or $75 for ten. They suit a stand-up function in one of the bars and need at least 25 guests, all included in the package.
What sit-down menus are available?
The set menu and sharing menu both cost $85 per person for two courses at lunch or $105 for three courses. The sharing menu is for groups of 20 or more, and groups over 40 on the set menu are served alternate drop.
Is there a minimum spend?
Yes, a minimum spend applies to private events. The amount depends on the space and date and is given on application.
Can the Sailing Bar be made private?
Yes. Blackout curtains close it off, and it has its own cocktail bar, private bathrooms, independent climate control, a stage and an HD projector screen. It can be hired on its own or together with The Balcony.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Ian Knight
4 weeks ago
A very pleasant place for a late lunch. We shared the share loaf with dips which was very tasty and the bread super fresh. The burnt pork ends were great as well and the glaze was exceptional. The steak sandwich was the…
Gloria Finau
a month ago
The best dessert I’ve had in a long time. Cheesecake was impeccable. The white chocolate fondant with chocolate sand was to die for. Felt like a warm hug on a plate. Service was fantastic. Attentive and friendly. Lovely…
Daniel Rogers
3 months ago
Lovely selection of upmarket menu items. Sensational share plates 🍽 that give ypu a feel for where the food comes from, as well as who cooked it. Delicious 😋 will be back. $26 Cocktail $15 Beer $12 Edamame $26 Seared T…
Kylie Manning
5 months ago
Absolutely love this place. We come here each trip to Cairns. This trip on Sunday night, the staff are so attentive and went above & beyond to make our anniversary dinner perfect. Champagne was the perfect touch! Atmosp…
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