Sawyers Arms Tavern
ProHighlights
- Four function spaces under one roof, from fireside dining rooms to a courtyard
- Pub dining rooms take up to 100 seated or 220 standing
- Courtyard canapé packages from $35 per person
About Sawyers Arms Tavern
Sawyers Arms Tavern, known locally as Clats, has stood at 2 Noble Street in Newtown since 1850. It is close to Geelong and South Geelong stations, a short walk from GMHBA Stadium, and has 43 parking spaces on site. The pub has a front bar, two dining rooms with banquette seating and an open fire, and outdoor areas. Its function offer spreads across four spaces, each with its own character. The two dining rooms hold 50 each, or 100 seated and 220 standing together, with a $250 room hire for the pub rooms. The Courtyard is a light-filled modern room for 45 seated or 60 standing, with a louvred roof that opens in warm weather and a fireplace for winter. Upstairs, the Two Noble restaurant takes 50 seated or 80 standing and has a private bar. Eileen's Charcoal Grill, a long European-style room lined with Geelong Football Club memorabilia, suits 45 seated or 60 standing. Courtyard canapé packages run from $35 per person, built on shared meze boards with hot and cold items, and set sit-down menus can be tailored. Exclusive use of a space carries a minimum spend that differs for lunch and dinner. Conference packages cover morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, with a drop screen, AV and whiteboard. Free wifi is available, and the ground-floor spaces have disabled access and toilets.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
The pub dining rooms carry a $250 room hire. Day-time conferences have a $250 booking fee plus a $1,000 minimum spend.
Food
Cold items include smoked salmon blinis, duck lettuce cups and goats cheese tarts. Charcuterie boards are $150, and set sit-down menus can be personalised on request.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many people can the pub hold for a function?
The two dining rooms take 100 seated or 220 standing between them, or 50 each. The Courtyard and Eileen's suit 45 seated or 60 standing, and Two Noble takes 50 seated or 80 standing.
What is the minimum spend for exclusive use?
Minimum spends vary by space and time of day. A courtyard lunch starts at $1,500, a pub dining room is $2,000 for lunch or $4,000 for dinner, and Eileen's is $3,000 for lunch or $6,000 for dinner.
What food is offered at a function?
Courtyard canapé packages are $35, $45 or $55 per person, based on shared meze boards with a choice of hot and cold items. Charcuterie boards are $150, and set sit-down menus can be personalised.
Is the venue accessible?
All ground-floor spaces have disabled access and toilets. Two Noble is on the second floor and does not have disabled access.
Can we hold a conference here?
Yes. Day-time conferences carry a $250 booking fee and a $1,000 minimum spend, with packages covering morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, plus a drop screen, AV and whiteboard.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
isabella fierro
a week ago
WOW what can I say unfortunately was too eager to eat so didn’t take photos of our food but we had the $49 lunch meal and then added two entrees. The entrees were oysters kilpatrick and the stuffed zucchini flowers which…
Suzanne Broomhall
a month ago
This whole dining experience was fabulous. From the time the four of us were greeted on entry we were made to feel like welcome guests by the staff. The ambience was lovely and the food was delicious. My husband and I h…
Marjy Marjory
2 months ago
Enjoyed a delicious Tuesday night dinner here two weeks ago. Fantastic service from Kirsten (I think 🤔) she sat us by the fire where it was nice and cozy. She was so attentive, responsive and all with great smile & warm…
Melissa Ridgway
4 months ago
The quality is still there. Very good pub food. Only complaint is the food took 40 minutes and we were the first ones there at 12 noon. Way too slow! We had the 2 course lunch menu with a glass which is good value at $4…
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