PJs in the City
ProHighlights
- Jack's Back Bar takes 150 standing with its own cocktail bar
- Pub bite packages from $14 per person
- Semi-private fireplace area for up to 50 guests
About PJs in the City
PJs in the City is a pub on Alinga Street in the city centre, a short walk off Northbourne Avenue. It runs two large bars, a beer garden and a kitchen serving pub favourites. For bigger groups there is Jack's Back Bar, the whole back room booked privately. It has its own cocktail bar and audio-visual setup, and holds 90 seated or 150 standing with a minimum spend. Smaller groups can use the couches inside the back bar, which suit 20 seated or 30 to 40 standing. The semi-private fireplace area in the front bar takes 40 seated or 50 standing, and the beer garden fits 50 either way. Food packages start with pub bites, from four pieces a head up to six bites plus a substantial item. There are slider and antipasto platters, plus pub and premium banquet menus served as alternate drop. Bar tabs can be set by category or value, and wristbands are available for guests. The pub hosts live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and the whole venue has ramp access with no stairs.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
The pub banquet runs from $34 to $44 per person and the premium banquet from $42 to $62 per person, depending on courses. Private spaces carry a minimum spend advised on enquiry, and groups over 30 on Fridays or weekends confirm with a credit card.
Food
Banquets are served alternate drop with shared entrées, pub classics like schnitzel and parma or premium mains like scotch fillet and lamb shank, and sticky date pudding. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are marked, and the team can cater for other dietary needs.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How big a group can PJs host?
Jack's Back Bar, booked as a private room, holds 90 seated or 150 standing. The fireplace area takes 50 standing, the beer garden 50, and the couches 30 to 40 standing.
Is there a minimum spend?
Bookings in the public areas have no minimum spend. A private space such as Jack's Back Bar carries a minimum spend that the venue sets when you enquire, and it can be met with food, drinks and bar tab.
What food packages are available?
Pub bites cost $14 per person for four bites, $20 for six, and $25 for six bites plus a substantial item. Slider platters are $160 for 30 sliders, and banquet menus run from $34 to $62 per person. Food packages need to be ordered seven days before the event and paid five days before.
Can we bring a cake and decorations?
Yes. Let the venue know beforehand, drop them off on the day, and take everything away when the event finishes.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The pub has ramps and no stairs, so guests with limited mobility can get around easily.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Dean Hodge
a month ago
Meals are huge!!! Brilliant service very attentive staff. 70's, 80's, 90's band was about to kick off, but had to leave unfortunately. Maybe get a chance to watch it when I'm there next👍
Fernando Bustamante
2 months ago
Very nice place to be. Me and my partner arrived late on a Thursday evening and the stuff accommodated us fast. The place was fantastic and comfy, the beers were really good and food out of this planet. Thanks team, we w…
Stevogeo
6 months ago
A really good pub with friendly service and atmosphere. I felt that the staff were really happy and pleased to work there - which says a lot about it being a good place
M T
a year ago
This place was buzzing when we visited for a beer. There was great live music and a quiz night on. There were plenty of places to sit inside and outside, making it a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy a drink. The servi…
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