Princes Wharf No. 1
ProHighlights
- Heritage wharf shed hosting events from 60 to 1,200 guests
- Shed, forecourt and esplanade deck that can be sectioned off
- In-house staging, draping, banquet tables and a commercial kitchen
About Princes Wharf No. 1
Princes Wharf No. 1, often called PW1, is a large function and events venue on Castray Esplanade in Hobart. It sits on the waterfront beside Salamanca, about five minutes on foot from the city centre. The building began life as a wharf shed and was rebuilt in concrete in the late 1930s. Its heritage facade has been kept, while the inside was redesigned as a multi-purpose events space with high ceilings and exposed roof trusses. The venue is made up of three areas: the shed itself at 27.3 by 99 metres, a forecourt of 74 by 41 metres and an esplanade deck 110 metres long. The space can be divided, so it works for a dinner of 60 as well as a gala for 1,200. The venue is heated for cooler months, and the outdoor areas suit pre-dinner drinks on summer nights. Guests look out over the River Derwent, kunanyi/Mount Wellington and the Salamanca precinct. In-house equipment includes staging, draping, a scissor lift, gala dinner chairs, banquet tables, high bars and stools. There is a full commercial kitchen with cool rooms and freezers, plus portable kitchen kiosks and three-phase power throughout. A local management team runs the venue and offers full event management, working with a broad range of suppliers and contractors. Wedding receptions, gala evenings, corporate dinners, cocktail functions and fundraisers are all hosted here.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Princes Wharf No. 1 hold?
The venue can be divided into sections for events of 60 people and opened up for functions of up to 1,200.
Can the venue host a wedding reception?
Yes. Weddings and special occasions are among the events the venue hosts, alongside gala dinners and cocktail receptions.
Is there a kitchen for caterers?
There is a full commercial kitchen on site with cool rooms and freezers, plus portable kitchen kiosks for larger events.
What furniture and staging is available?
The venue has in-house staging, draping and a scissor lift, along with gala dinner chairs, banquet tables, trestle tables, high bars and bar stools.
Are there outdoor areas?
Yes. Alongside the main shed there is a forecourt and a long esplanade deck, which suit pre-dinner gatherings in warmer weather, and the inside is heated.
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Michael Kulh
3 weeks ago
Princes Wharf Number 1 (PW1) is a multi-purpose community event centre hosting events such as festivals and concerts. This wharf was built in the 1830s adjacent to Salamanca Place. Further development work began in 1890…
Fan
a year ago
We visited Princes Wharf during the Dark Mofo winter festival, which is the biggest festival in Hobart. This was honestly the coolest thing during our month in Australia. The atmosphere at this market was incredible, wi…
Mozinoz_ Digital
2 years ago
Large event space especially for the annual Taste of Summer food & wine Festival held in late December to January. Many Tasmanian breweries & winemakers, and restaurants have stalls, also live music entertainment. Indoor…
Jennifer Smith
3 years ago
Awesome night, great food, we had tempura mushrooms, chicken sticks, squid on a stick and a pancake filled with bolognaise sauce and cheese. We sampled whiskey, drank mulled wine which was absolutely beautiful. There wer…
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