Bakery Hill Distillery
ProHighlights
- Whole working distillery on Macaulay Road for 25 to 75 guests
- Reserved area for groups of 10 to 25 from Thursday to Sunday
- Optional distillery walk-through with three spirit samples at $30 per person
About Bakery Hill Distillery
Bakery Hill Distillery makes single malt whisky and gin at 411 Macaulay Road in Kensington. The site sits between Kensington and Macaulay stations, and a bus stop is right out the front. The building covers around 500 square metres. The front half is the bar and lounge, with exposed brick, a long communal table and barrels to gather around, all looking onto the still. The back half holds the brewing area and the barrel store. The front of house takes up to 75 guests standing, with seats for around 30. Smaller groups of 10 to 25 can reserve a dedicated section while the bar stays open, and larger parties can take the whole distillery from midday until 11pm. Food is optional and is ordered separately from the bar spend. The team can put on a charcuterie grazing table or heartier platters of sandwiches, wraps and rolls, or you can arrange your own catering. The bar pours the house whiskies and gin along with local craft beer, wine and cocktails. Bottles can be bought on the night to take home, and tastings or a guided tour of the production floor can be added. Exclusive hire comes with a Bluetooth speaker system and microphone, use of a screen and projector, and freedom to bring free-standing decorations. Because it is a working distillery, some dates are blocked out around production, so send an enquiry to book.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
A reserved section for 10 to 25 guests, available Thursday to Sunday from 3pm, needs a $200 deposit. Grazing tables are $20 per person, extra platters add $10 per person, and the short tour with tastings is $30 per person.
Food
Catering needs some lead time, and you are also welcome to bring in your own.
Beverages
Function guests can also buy bottles of the house whisky and gin to take home.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Bakery Hill Distillery hold?
The front of house takes up to 75 guests for a standing function, with seating for about 30. Exclusive hire packages are designed for 25 to 75 people, and a reserved section suits 10 to 25.
What is the minimum spend for exclusive hire?
Taking over the whole venue from Sunday to Thursday comes with a $2,000 minimum spend. On Friday and Saturday the minimum spend is $3,000.
Can we bring our own food?
Yes. You can order canapés and grazing from the team or organise your own catering instead. Catering ordered through the distillery is charged on top of the minimum bar spend.
Is a distillery tour available during a function?
Yes. A short walk through the production floor with three samples of the core spirits can be added at $30 per person. A longer 90-minute hosted tasting and tour is $110 per person when led by a member of the Baker family, or $80 per person with another host.
What AV is included?
Exclusive hire includes a microphone and a multi-speaker Bluetooth sound system. You also get access to a screen and projector for speeches or slideshows.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Keage Yuki
3 months ago
The warehouse-style space had such a great atmosphere, and we really enjoyed the whisky tasting flight. 🥃 The owner and staff were incredibly friendly, and the service was warm and attentive, making it such a comfortab…
i LAN
6 months ago
What a gem, great staff and lovely drinks with an old industrial setting with a classy 1950-60s cigar lounge aesthetic around the bar and higglights. Wood, leather and an air of class.. some bar snacks however nothing ho…
So M
a year ago
A boutique Australian whisky distillery in Kensington, Melbourne, Bakery Hill has been operating for more than 25 years in Australia and relocated here in recent years.. The distillery is spacious , with a storage area a…
Ben Robinson
a year ago
Visited Bakery Hill Distillery in Kensington with my sister-in-law and had an outstanding experience. We booked in for the distillery tour and tasting, and it was one of the most enjoyable and down-to-earth whisky experi…
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