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Hopfields Brewery

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Capacity: 90 guestsPricing: From $1,500 minimum spendCategory: VenuesLocation: 1640 Channel Hwy, Margate TAS 7054

Highlights

  • Cocktail-style functions for 50 to 90 guests
  • Exclusive use of most of the taproom plus a side garden
  • House-brewed beer, full bar and share platters

About Hopfields Brewery

Hopfields Brewery occupies the Brookfield Shed on the Channel Highway at Margate, a heritage-listed building where hops were once hung to dry. A local couple, Nick and Bec, run the taproom, kitchen and brewhouse on the site of an old hop farm. Private functions are stand-up, cocktail-style events for a minimum of 50 and up to 90 guests. The booking takes exclusive use of most of the taproom and restaurant plus the side and back Country Garden, while the front beer garden stays open to the public. The rustic timber space has indoor and outdoor fires, couches and comfortable chairs, with casual seating and tables set out for guests. Live music can be accommodated, and the team can suggest suppliers to match the mood. The kitchen cooks from fresh local produce, some of it from its own garden, and function food is ordered from a platter menu. Options include slider boards, arancini, fried chicken, sausage rolls and a cheese grazing platter, and a seated set menu can be arranged for large groups. Ten taps pour the house beers and cider alongside Tasmanian wines and a full spirits range. Guests can buy their own drinks at the bar, or the host can set up a bar tab, as there are no drinks packages.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

BreweryRestaurant

Budget

$$ (Average)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableBar TabPay-As-You-Go Drinks

Features

Cocktail/StandingPrivate SpaceIndoorOutdoorRelaxed Vibe

Pricing

Venue hire costs $500, which secures the booking once the contract is signed. A minimum spend of $1,500 on food and beverages also applies, with guests' own purchases counted towards it and a minimum food spend of $20 per person.

Platters are priced individually, from $85 for a board of 12 sliders to $150 for the cheese grazing platter. Food and final numbers are paid at least a week before the event.

Food

Function food comes from a platter menu built for standing guests: slider boards, arancini, fried free-range chicken, house sausage rolls, chips and spiced nuts. A cheese grazing platter brings Tasmanian cheeses with house pickles and baguette.

Gluten-free and vegetarian options are marked, and a seated set menu can be arranged for larger groups.

Beverages

The bar pours the brewery's own beers and cider from ten taps, along with Tasmanian wines, local and international spirits and non-alcoholic drinks. Guests can pay as they go or the host can run a bar tab, settled at the end of the night, as drinks packages are not offered.

Availability

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:30AM – 9:30PM
Thursday11:30AM – 9:30PM
Friday11:30AM – 10PM
Saturday11:30AM – 10PM
Sunday11:30AM – 8:30PM
Functions are offered as a day booking from 12pm to 5pm or an evening booking from 5pm to 10pm. A booking stays tentative until the $500 hire fee is paid and the contract is signed.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can a Hopfields function hold?

Private functions are cocktail style for a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 90 guests. For a seated meal with a large group, the brewery offers set menu options on request.

What does a private function cost?

Venue hire is $500, paid to confirm the booking, and a minimum spend of $1,500 on food and drinks applies. Guests' own bar purchases count towards the minimum, and food spend must be at least $20 per person.

Are there any parties Hopfields does not host?

The brewery does not take 18th, 21st or children's birthday parties. Birthdays for older adults, engagements and work functions are all welcome.

What times can the venue be hired?

Day functions run from 12pm to 5pm and evening functions from 5pm to 10pm.

Can we bring our own food, drink or decorations?

Outside food and drink are not allowed apart from a birthday cake, which attracts a cakeage fee. Decorations are welcome, but confetti, glitter, rice and streamers are not.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Roland Painter

Roland Painter

5 months ago

Enjoyed a lovely dinner with my wife. Relaxed dining area with cosy soft lighting off to the side. Food was great, gluten and dairy free options were well catered for including dessert!

Alex Grey

Alex Grey

5 months ago

Excellent experience. I love local made brews. Everyone I tried was great. The venue is pretty amazing big and spacious, heaps of outdoor space for drinks on a summer night. We had a main meal, and the food was excellent…

Jay Lee

Jay Lee

6 months ago

Had a fantastic visit to Hopfields Brewery with the family. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt relaxed and welcoming, perfect for a casual outing with kids. The food was genuinely impressive, everything we…

aaron wilcock

aaron wilcock

10 months ago

Went out for a family trip and I was absolutely thrilled with the service we received. Greeted as we walked in and got given choice of seating in the beautiful outdoor areas or inside. The bar staff were present and were…

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