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Honeysuckle Hotel

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Capacity: 220 guestsCategory: VenuesLocation: Lee Wharf C, Lot 31 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300

Highlights

  • Mezzanine level for up to 220 cocktail guests, with its own bar and restrooms
  • Private Harbour Room on the waterfront deck for up to 70
  • Converted wharf building on the edge of Newcastle Harbour

About Honeysuckle Hotel

The Honeysuckle Hotel occupies a restored wharf building at Lee Wharf on Honeysuckle Drive, right on the edge of Newcastle Harbour. Inside, the design mixes rustic timber trusses, industrial details and modern fit-out, with glass walls along the water side. The ground floor has the main bar with long social tables and lounges by the fire, a sports lounge with a very large screen, and a bistro, while the deck outside runs along the water. There are two main function areas. The Mezzanine, on Level One above the main bar, looks down over the ground floor and can be hired whole or in part: the right side holds 120 guests, the left side 70, and the whole level 220 for a cocktail party. Both sides have bar access, and full-floor hire comes with a private bar and private restrooms. The Harbour Room is a fully enclosed corner of the deck, closed off behind glass and shaded by a sail, with bar access and room for 70 people. It suits engagement drinks, birthdays and work functions with the harbour as the backdrop. For larger events the team can discuss bigger hire options. Food comes as canapé platters of 20 pieces, from cold options like bruschetta and smoked salmon to hot items such as arancini, satay chicken, sliders and fish and chips, plus dessert platters. In the Harbour Room guests can also buy meals from the bistro. For drinks, you can set a bar tab at a fixed amount or keep it open, adjusting it on the night, or let guests buy their own from a full range of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. A dedicated functions team helps plan each event.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Pub

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableBar TabPay-As-You-Go Drinks

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownWaterfrontWater ViewsIndoorOutdoorPrivate Space

Pricing

The Mezzanine is booked on a minimum spend and the Harbour Room on a room hire fee; neither figure is published, so contact the functions team for a quote. Canapé platters of 20 pieces cost from $70 for cold gourmet options up to $120 for premium hot items such as fish and chips or salt and pepper squid.

Food

Canapé platters of 20 pieces include spiced chickpea and avocado on cucumber, bruschetta, vegetable pakora and samosas, arancini, satay chicken skewers, lamb kofta, chicken and beef sliders, oysters, smoked salmon and a chef's grazing board, plus brownie and dessert platters. The pack gives a guide to how many pieces per guest suit light refreshments or a full meal replacement.

Beverages

Choose a bar tab, set at a fixed amount or open and adjustable during the event, with wristbands for the guests it covers. Or run a cash bar where guests buy their own tap beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.

Availability

Monday10AM – 11PM
Tuesday10AM – 11PM
Wednesday10AM – 11PM
Thursday10AM – 11PM
Friday10AM – 12AM
Saturday10AM – 12AM
Sunday10AM – 10PM
Book through the functions enquiry form on the website or by calling the hotel. The functions team confirms availability and pricing for the area you want.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can the Honeysuckle Hotel hold for a function?

The whole Mezzanine takes up to 220 for a cocktail event. Its right side holds 120 and its left side 70, and the private Harbour Room on the deck holds 70.

Is the Harbour Room private?

Yes. It is a fully private section of the deck, closed off by a glass wall and partly covered by a sail, with bar access and harbour views.

What food can we order?

Canapé platters of 20 pieces, with cold, hot, premium and sweet options. Guests in the Harbour Room can also order meals from the bistro.

How do drinks work at a function?

You can set up a bar tab at a fixed amount, with limits on what it covers if you like, and adjust it during the event. Wristbands identify the guests on the tab, and photo ID and a credit card are left at the bar. Alternatively, guests can buy their own drinks.

What does it cost to book a function space?

The functions pack lists a minimum spend for the Mezzanine and a hire fee for the Harbour Room, but the figures aren't published. Ask the functions team for a quote for your date and numbers.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Mr. J

Mr. J

2 months ago

Absolutely loved this place! It’s the perfect spot if you’re looking for a cozy pub atmosphere🍺 The cheeseburger was outstanding—definitely a must-try. The highlight, however, was the real fireplace; it creates such a w…

Cameron Burge

Cameron Burge

6 months ago

We dropped in on Easter Sunday without a booking and were lucky enough to be looked after from the moment we arrived. The food was spot on and the service was relaxed but really attentive. A special mention to Jennifer,…

Kristie Longhurst

Kristie Longhurst

6 months ago

We visited on Easter Sunday and had such a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was warm and attentive throughout. What truly made it special, though, was one of the staff members, Jen…

Glenda Stone

Glenda Stone

3 months ago

We found our exacutive appartment thoughtfully furnished and decorated. Although we stayed only one night it was suitable for a much longer stay. There was a king-sized bed, a sofa/sofa bed dining setting, oven, microw…

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