The After Party
ProHighlights
- Brick warehouse from around 1904 seating up to 300 guests
- Hire from $850 with a weekday bar minimum of $2,150
- Self-cater or use the in-house caterer, with grazing tables from $800
About The After Party
The After Party occupies a brick warehouse on Railway Place in Preston, built around 1904 and used over the decades by leather merchants, a dentist, a furniture dealer and a toolmaker. Its owners have kept the industrial frame and softened it with plenty of plants, pale timber and copper details. The venue is hired as a whole, and the main floor holds up to 300 guests. It can be laid out with cabaret tables, theatre rows or long benches mixed with high bar tables and stools, and plants and screens can carve out smaller, cosier zones for a more intimate group. Beyond the main room there is a small garden for anyone wanting a breather, plus a lounge with leather couches where guests can take a quiet moment. You can bring in your own decorations, and vehicles can drive straight into the building for easy unloading. Food is up to you: self-cater entirely, or work with the venue's caterer, whose grazing tables start at $800 and per-head packages at $19. There is also room for a food truck beside the garden. The bar is fully stocked and run by RSA-trained staff, and a bar tab, cash bar or table-service drinks package can be arranged. AV with a full PA and two large screens, a DJ, live-streaming and acoustic live music are all available as extras. Events run during the day and need to be finished by 5pm. A venue manager looks after each booking on the day, and you can send an enquiry to check dates and put together a package.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Conferences are $1,300 for up to six hours and up to 300 people, with an $800 bar minimum. Optional extras include AV with a technician from $800, live-streaming and recording for $1,000, a DJ from $1,000, and an acoustic duo for $1,200 or a trio for $1,600 across three hours.
Food
There is space beside the garden for a food truck, and a tea and coffee station is part of the venue.
Beverages
Drinks packages with table service are available if you would rather have drinks brought to guests.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can The After Party hold?
The warehouse seats up to 300 people. Weekday and weekend bar minimums cover up to 200 guests, and a flat staffing charge applies for groups larger than that.
What does it cost to hire the venue for a wedding or party?
Weekday hire is $850 plus a minimum bar spend of $2,150 across six hours. On Saturdays and Sundays the hire fee stays at $850 and the bar minimum rises to $2,650.
Can we bring our own food?
Yes. The venue can be fully self-catered, or you can use its caterer, offering grazing tables starting at $800, per-head menus starting at $19 and a full banquet service on request. A food truck can also park next to the garden.
Is there a sound system and can we have a DJ?
There is a PA with two powered speakers, a mixer and two large HD screens, and a technician can run AV for $800 on weekdays or $920 on weekends. A DJ is $1,000 for up to five hours on weekdays and $1,150 on weekends. Because of strict sound limits, bringing your own DJ is considered case by case.
What time do events have to finish?
The venue operates from 10am to 5pm, so every event is held during the day and finishes by 5pm.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Sally Christie
a month ago
Absolutely gorgeous space. Great variety at the bar, a comfy outdoor area and indoors is just stunning, especially the green room. Highly recommend!
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