Hens Party Venues in Carrington

How to Choose the Right Hens Party Venue

Gin made in the very building is a fair reason to steer the bride-to-be towards Carrington. The Barrel Hall @ Earp Distilling Co. is the event space behind a working distillery at 41 Darling St, and a hens group can book a blending class or a tour of the distillery as part of the day.

Most bridal parties are well short of the hall's 300-guest ceiling, so numbers are the first conversation. The hall takes groups of 30 and up, a party under 80 may share it with another group, and 10 to 50 hens can be seated in the distillery bar instead.

Ideas for a hens celebration at the distillery:

A blending class built around the spirits made on the premises
Bubbles from a champagne wall, or a cocktail as each hen arrives
Roaming canapés from $65 per person for a group that stays on its feet
A photobooth for the whole bridal party
The annex set up as a dance floor once the formalities are done

The PA system and microphone are ready for the maid of honour's speech, and the team works through any hall-sharing before the booking is confirmed.

The family behind the distillery traces its Newcastle roots to 1883, a nice line for the bridal party's toast
Gins, rums, vodka and liqueurs are poured at the hall's own bar
A distillery tour can be added for hens who want to see where it is all made
The industrial room, with brick walls and black steel beams, photographs well without much styling

Numbers, nibbles and the bar

Smaller hens groups of 10 to 50 suit the distillery bar
Groups of 30 or more can book the Barrel Hall itself
Drinks can be a bar tab, pay as you go, or a package of three to five hours
A grazing table or oyster bar can sit alongside the canapés

Venues for Hens Parties: Your Questions Answered

Can a small hens group book at Earp Distilling Co.?

Yes. Groups of 10 to 50 can be seated in the distillery bar, while the Barrel Hall takes 30 guests and up. Hall bookings under 80 guests can be shared with another group, and the team raises that before you book.

Is there a hens activity at the Carrington distillery?

A blending class or a distillery tour can be added to the event, both built around the spirits made on site.

How do drinks work for a hens party at the Barrel Hall?

You can set up a bar tab, let guests pay as they go, or choose a drinks package running three to five hours. Welcome cocktails or a champagne wall are optional extras.

What food suits a hens celebration in the Barrel Hall?

Roaming canapés from $65 per person keep everyone mingling. A grazing table or oyster bar can be added, and banquet menus are available if the group would rather sit down.