Customs House Hotel Williamstown
ProHighlights
- Four function rooms, from The Snug for 30 to The Lighthouse for 150 cocktail-style
- Set function menus from $45 per person for two courses
- Three-hour drinks packages from $35 per person, or a bar tab
About Customs House Hotel Williamstown
Customs House Hotel has been pouring beers at 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, since 1874. It sits in the Nelson Place dining strip across the road from Gem Pier and Commonwealth Reserve, and there is plenty of street parking nearby. Inside, dark timber, ornate fittings and a stained-glass ceiling dome give the pub its old-world character, and the hotel runs a dedicated functions team alongside its everyday bistro and bar trade. There are four function rooms, each of which can be booked exclusively. The Snug is the smallest, taking groups of 20 to 30. The Imperial seats up to 40 and holds 50 for drinks, and comes with a projector, screen, lectern, microphone and speakers. The Lighthouse seats up to 110 or takes 150 standing, with a stage, its own bar access and the same AV kit. Timbers, the main bar area, can also be taken over on request for bigger cocktail parties. Food runs off set menus: a two-course menu starts at $45 per person, with three-course and premium options above that, plus a seniors menu, and the kitchen marks vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. For stand-up events there is a platter list of hot savouries, sliders, sandwiches, cheese and desserts priced by the platter. Drinks can be handled with a three-hour package of house wines, beers and soft drinks, a premium package with a wider list, a bar tab or a cash bar, and cocktails on arrival can be added. Each room carries either a minimum spend or a room hire fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Customs House Hotel hold for a function?
It depends on the room. The Snug suits 20 to 30 guests, The Imperial seats 40 or takes 50 standing, and The Lighthouse seats up to 110 or holds 150 for a cocktail party. All four rooms can be booked for exclusive use.
Is there a minimum spend or room hire fee?
Each room has a choice of the two. The Snug is $1,000 minimum spend or $200 room hire, The Imperial is $1,800 or $350, and The Lighthouse is $2,500 or $500.
What food is available for functions?
Set menus start at $45 per person for two courses, with classic and premium menus and three-course versions (minimum 30 guests for the three-course menus). Platters of hot savouries, sliders, sandwiches, cheese and desserts can be ordered for cocktail events, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are marked.
How do drinks work?
Three-hour drinks packages cost $35 per person for house wines, beers and soft drinks, or $45 per person for the premium list. Basic spirits can be added by the hour, and you can also run a bar tab, a cash bar or a cocktail on arrival.
Is there AV for speeches and presentations?
Yes. The Imperial and The Lighthouse both have a projector, screen, lectern, microphone and speaker system, and The Lighthouse also has a stage.
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Eireann Manning
2 months ago
Whole family loved it! We will definitely be coming back. Food was amazing, service was amazing atmosphere was amazing. If you come you must try the sticky date pudding it was the best I’ve ever had
Carla Gallo
3 months ago
Well isnt this little pub a gem in the middle of Williamstown!!! Great food, very good portions, great staff and just a local fav vibe. Thank you we will def be back.
Steven Micallef
4 months ago
Enjoyed my chicken schnitzel last night. Fantastic service and very pleasant atmosphere. Scored a seat near the fireplace on a cool night.
Irena Miljko
9 months ago
Good ole fashion pub. Says it has new owners. It’s our first time here. Food was surprisingly good for pub food….. came out quick, staff super friendly. We loved the dumplings and the Parma. Calamari was so so. Place i…
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