Wedding Reception Venues in Northcote

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Couples in Northcote can choose between a formal wedding dinner and a cocktail-style celebration, both on High Street. At number 520, The Greenhouse @ Welcome to Thornbury hosts the ceremony and the reception in one warehouse room, while Purple Emerald Lounge Bar at 349 suits a relaxed stand-up party.

The choice usually turns on whether guests will sit down to a banquet or mingle over platters and cocktails.

Comparing the two for your wedding:

Marrying and celebrating in one place: The Greenhouse hosts wedding ceremonies as well as receptions
A seated wedding banquet for up to 180: The Greenhouse serves share-style menus of smalls, mains and sides
A cocktail reception for up to 400: The Greenhouse's open floor clears for a big standing crowd
A lounge-bar party for 100 to 150: Purple Emerald Lounge Bar can be booked exclusively, usually with no hire fee
A smaller celebration of 40 to 75: Purple Emerald's covered Sundeck, with fairy lights, flowers and a slideshow screen

Both venues welcome a DJ for the first dance. Send an enquiry with your wedding date and guest numbers to check availability or arrange a visit.

The Greenhouse is a raw industrial room softened by greenery and light, in a building that was once a car factory.
It runs apart from Welcome to Thornbury's public beer garden, with its own bar and bathrooms.
Purple Emerald Lounge Bar has a retro look of deep couches, vintage lamps, chandeliers and disco balls.
Its Front Main Room can be cleared for dancing, and entry is step-free with an accessible bathroom.

Speeches, food and drinks

Purple Emerald includes a projector, sound system and microphone with hire, covering the speeches and a photo slideshow.
Its function platters run from sliders and arancini to vegan rice paper rolls, with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian items marked.
For a cocktail-style wedding, The Greenhouse's canapé menus start from $30 per person.
Hourly drinks packages at The Greenhouse can add prosecco and champagne towers for the toast.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Is there a Northcote venue for both the vows and the party?

Yes. The Greenhouse @ Welcome to Thornbury hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions in the same room.

Which venue suits a wedding without a sit-down dinner?

Purple Emerald Lounge Bar works as a cocktail-style reception, with platters from its own kitchen and whole-venue hire for 100 to 150 guests. The Greenhouse also takes up to 400 standing.

How many guests can be seated for the wedding meal?

The Greenhouse seats up to 180 for a formal dinner, served as share-style banquets.

Is there a hire fee at Purple Emerald Lounge Bar?

Usually not. Purple Emerald Lounge Bar waives a hire fee in most cases, and the microphone, sound system and projector for speeches are included.

Wedding Reception Venues in Northcote