Stray Neighbour
ProHighlights
- Converted panel beaters' workshop with a booth area, dining room and beer garden
- Exclusive hire of the whole venue from a $5,000 minimum spend
- Canapé packages from $39 per person and seated menus from $69 per person
About Stray Neighbour
Stray Neighbour is a bar and eatery on Plenty Road in Preston, set in what was once a 600-square-metre panel beaters' workshop. Local friends turned it into a relaxed place for food, local beer and cocktails, and it now takes functions of all sizes. The Booth Area is the casual option: fixed booths and room to stand, gathered around a wood fire heater and a three-quarter pool table. It suits a laid-back birthday or work drinks where people want to move around and chat. The Dining Room is the more formal space, laid out for sit-down dinners, and it can be cleared into a cocktail party with direct access to the main bar. The beer garden adds an outdoor area for casual get-togethers, and the whole venue can be booked exclusively for weddings and larger celebrations. The kitchen runs a function menu that can be adjusted. Canapé packages start at $39 per person, with options such as spicy fried chicken, croquettes, pintxos and sliders, and grazing platters, oysters and dessert platters can be added. Seated guests share entrées and mains from $69 per person, or a longer menu with dessert at $90 per person. The bar pours cocktails, tap beers including the venue's own lager and pale ale, and a list of Australian and imported wines. Drinks for a function are arranged with the events team when you book. Minimum spends only apply to exclusive bookings and Friday or Saturday evenings. The team can also put you in touch with florists, stylists and furniture hire companies they work with, so send an enquiry to book.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
December adds $1,000 to each minimum spend and public holidays add 15%. Exclusive Friday and Saturday night bookings include a $1,000 bump-in, bump-out and cleaning charge.
Food
Oysters, charcuterie or cheese grazing platters and dessert platters can be added. Menus are samples and can be adjusted for dietary requirements.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
What spaces can we book at Stray Neighbour?
There is a Booth Area with fixed booths, a wood fire and a pool table, a Dining Room for sit-down or cocktail events, and an outdoor beer garden. You can also hire the entire venue exclusively.
What are the minimum spends?
The Booth Area and Dining Room carry a $5,000 minimum spend on Friday and Saturday evenings; other sessions have no minimum. Exclusive hire of the whole venue starts at $5,000, rising to $12,000 for Friday and Saturday nights. December bookings add $1,000 to each minimum spend, public holidays attract a 15% surcharge, and exclusive Friday or Saturday night bookings include a $1,000 bump-in, bump-out and cleaning charge.
What food is available for functions?
Canapé packages start at $39 per person with a $200 minimum, and seated shared menus are $69 or $90 per person. Grazing platters, oysters and dessert platters can be added, and the menus can be tailored to dietary needs.
Does Stray Neighbour host weddings?
Yes. The venue takes weddings as well as birthdays, engagement parties and corporate events, and exclusive hire gives you the dining area, the private function room and the beer garden.
Can the team help with styling and decorations?
Yes. Stray Neighbour works with local suppliers for floral arrangements, event styling, specialty furniture and sustainable party decorations, and the team can connect you with them when planning your event.
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Suitable occasions
Jennifer Dunnell
3 months ago
I had been in the booths for early dinner with the kids a while back, and I loved the fact that I could have a nice meal and not feel guilty about having kids around. This weekend I went with a friend for a well deserved…
Amilliah
10 months ago
I had the burger here and it was seriously satisfying, juicy, flavourful and perfectly cooked, just the kind of dish to hit the spot when you’re craving something hearty. The flavours were well balanced, the bun was fres…
J H
a year ago
Exceeded my expectations by far. The entire menu was absolutely delicious from the lychee cocktails to the yuzu labne focaccia to the lamb shoulder and vodka gnocchi. I couldn’t fault any of the flavours though the pasta…
Ala J
5 months ago
Food was average, it looked nicely presented but beef gnocchi was a bit too salty, there was not a lot to choose from on mains menu in general. Nice cocktails and mocktails. Atmosphere was beautiful, lovely plants everyw…
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