Waurn Ponds Hotel
ProHighlights
- Main function room seats 200, or 300 for a stand-up event
- Two alfresco areas that each seat 50
- Set menus from $32 per person for one course
About Waurn Ponds Hotel
The Waurn Ponds Hotel, known locally as The Ponds, sits on the Princes Highway beside the Geelong Homemaker Centre. It is a full-service pub with a bistro, a TAB sports bar, a café and a bottle shop, and it opens every day of the year. Functions have three dedicated spaces. The main room seats 200 guests at tables or takes 300 for a stand-up cocktail event, and two alfresco areas each seat 50 for smaller parties. The pub hosts birthdays, engagements, graduations and work events, indoors or out, seated or standing. Room hire is worked out from the number of guests, and the team can help arrange extras such as DJs, stylists, florists and photographers. For seated dinners, the set menu comes as one, two or three courses, with two dishes per course served alternately. Choices range from pumpkin soup, arancini and seared scallops to lamb shoulder, pork belly, salmon and beef medallions, then desserts such as lemon tart and sticky date pudding. A finger food menu is also offered for stand-up events, and special dietary needs can be catered for on request. The venue has an accessible ramp entry and toilet. Parking is plentiful, with room for large vehicles as well as cars, which helps when guests are coming from across the region. You can arrange a time to inspect the spaces before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How big are the function spaces?
The main room seats 200 guests or holds 300 for a stand-up cocktail event. Two alfresco areas each seat 50.
How much do set menus cost?
The set menu costs $32 per person for one course, $45 for two courses and $55 for three. You choose two dishes per course and they are served alternately.
Is there a room hire fee?
Room hire applies and is calculated on the number of guests attending. The team will confirm the figure when you send through your details.
Can you help with a DJ or decorations?
Yes. The venue can help organise add-ons such as DJs, stylists, florists and photographers for your event.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes. There is a wheelchair-accessible entry ramp and an accessible toilet, plus generous parking on site.
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Beth Gleeson
4 weeks ago
Been going to Waurn Ponds hotel for years, but this was my first time as a vegetarian. There were so many more options than expected and as always the staff were incredible. Special shoutout to Haidy, who was an absolute…
Cindy Jobe
4 months ago
Was disappointed when we went for our usual peaceful dinner to find the function room booked with the door open so the music could be heard and the cold was coming into the room. The occupants of the event room were in a…
mrsm
5 months ago
Went here for lunch recently, ordered lamb roast, sisig, Eton mess and choc pudding. We booked so we didn’t have any seating issues. The food and drinks ordering were orderly and easy. The lamb roast was great, generous…
Owen o.drane@bigond.com
2 weeks ago
Ordered the lamb rack special a d could only get 3 small amounts of meat all the rest was a big price of fatty grissle very disappointing the service at the bar was pretty average. Overall I would say this pub is below a…
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