Wedding Reception Venues in Glen Waverley

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Weddings appear on the event lists at both Glen Waverley options: Steak Ministry, a steakhouse in the Ikon Centre at 39-51 Kingsway, and Mountain View Hotel, a pub at 186 Springvale Rd.

Neither is a ballroom, so they suit couples planning a reception of up to about 120, seated or standing.

How the steakhouse and the pub compare for a wedding:

Seated dinner – Steak Ministry seats a full-venue reception of up to 120; the Mountain View's Function Room seats 60.
Cocktail reception – Steak Ministry can be laid out for a standing reception, and the Function Room holds 120 standing.
First dance – the Function Room has its own dance floor and a spot for a DJ.
Speeches – the Function Room's AV includes a projector, and Steak Ministry's team arranges the audio-visual setup.
Styling – the pub's packages include black or white table linen, and Steak Ministry helps plan decorations.

The steakhouse's timber panelling and leather banquettes give a moodier backdrop; the pub's room comes with its own entry, private bathrooms and an outdoor area for guests.

Steak Ministry's two-course package is from $94 per person, with each guest picking an entrée and a main.
The four-course version adds a Wagyu pastrami appetiser and dessert, suiting a longer reception.
Mountain View Hotel offers buffets – roast meats with sides, or soups and hot dishes.
Platters at the pub cover gluten-free, vegetarian, antipasto and cheese selections.

Packages, tabs and inspections

Mountain View packages bundle space hire, food and beverage staff, linen, security and a starting bar tab.
Drinks at the pub can run on a capped bar tab or as a cash bar.
A digital photo booth can be added at the Mountain View.
Steak Ministry plans layout and timing with you, with site inspections by appointment.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

How many guests can a Glen Waverley wedding reception hold?

Steak Ministry takes up to 120 with full venue hire. Mountain View Hotel's Function Room holds 120 standing or 60 seated, and its Sports Lounge suits a stand-up party of up to 200.

Where would the first dance happen?

On the dance floor in Mountain View Hotel's Function Room, which also has space for a DJ.

Can the wedding party have a private entrance?

Both of the Mountain View's function spaces have a private entry, and the Function Room adds private bathrooms and its own outdoor area.

Can we hire only part of Steak Ministry for a smaller wedding?

Yes – partial venue hire is offered alongside full hire, and set-menu group dinners cover 8 to 30 guests.

Wedding Reception Venues in Glen Waverley