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The Barrel Hall @ Earp Distilling Co.

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Capacity: 300 guestsPricing: From $65 per personCategory: VenuesLocation: 41 Darling St, Carrington NSW 2294

Highlights

  • Industrial event hall with its own bar for up to 300 standing or 200 seated
  • Roaming canapés from $65 per person, banquet menus from $75 per person
  • Spirits made on site, with blending classes that can be added to an event

About The Barrel Hall @ Earp Distilling Co.

Earp Distilling Co. is a family-run distillery on Darling Street in Carrington, the harbourside suburb where the old industrial streets meet the shipping channel. The family has Newcastle roots going back to 1883, and the gins, rums, vodka and liqueurs poured at the bar are made on the premises. Its dedicated event room, the Barrel Hall, is at the rear of the building, set apart from the distillery bar and restaurant. The hall is an open industrial room with exposed brick walls, black steel beams, a high ceiling and a bar of its own. An annex at one end can hold a stage, a breakout area or a dance floor. It takes from 30 guests up to 300 for a standing canapé party, 200 for a seated banquet or 150 in cabaret style. Room hire covers tables and chairs for up to 100, standard settings and linen, a PA system and a stage. Groups under 80 may share the hall, and the team talks through any sharing before you book. Smaller groups of 10 to 50 can be seated in the distillery bar instead, and the whole venue can be taken over for very large events. Food runs from roaming canapés (choose six) at $65 per person to banquet menus of mains and sides from $75, with two- and three-course versions at $95 and $110. Drinks can be a bar tab, pay as you go, or a three- to five-hour package from $59 per person. Extras include a grazing table, oyster bar, cocktail on arrival, champagne wall, photobooth and extended AV, and guests can add a blending class or distillery tour.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

BarFunction Venue

Budget

$$ (Average)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableDrink PackagesBar TabPay-As-You-Go Drinks

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownPrivate SpaceIndoorParty Vibe

Facilities

Sound SystemMicrophoneTV/Presentation FacilitiesDance Floor

Pricing

Roaming canapés are $65 per person. Banquet menus are $75 per person for two mains and three sides, $95 with two entrées or canapés added, and $110 with dessert grazing as well. The functions page puts complete food and beverage packages at $124 to $179 per person. Room hire is quoted for each event. A 10% non-refundable deposit secures the date, half the invoice is due three months out and the balance 30 days before.

Food

Roaming canapés include arancini, croquettes, dumplings, sliders, sausage rolls and skewers. Banquet menus are served seated for 30 to 200 or as a buffet for 30 to 150, with mains such as braised beef cheek, roast chicken, barramundi, slow-roasted lamb and roast cauliflower. Extras include cheese and charcuterie or dessert grazing tables at $15 per person and an oyster bar at $25 per person. Menus are marked for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options.

Beverages

Choose a bar tab, pay-on-consumption drinks or an all-inclusive package. The standard package covers house beer, cider, wine and soft drinks for $59 (three hours), $74 (four) or $84 (five) per person. The premium package adds two extra wines and mixed drinks made with the distillery's own spirits for $69, $89 or $104 per person. A cocktail on arrival is $18 per person.

Availability

The Barrel Hall is available seven days, from noon to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and noon to 11pm on Friday and Saturday, with later times by request. Enquire through the events form on the website; a booking is confirmed once the signed form and deposit are received.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests does the Barrel Hall hold?

Up to 300 for a standing canapé event, 200 for a seated banquet and 150 in cabaret style. The minimum group size is 30.

Will we have the Barrel Hall to ourselves?

Exclusive use is offered for groups of 80 or more. Smaller groups may share the room, and any sharing arrangement is agreed with you before the booking is confirmed. Weddings always get the hall exclusively.

What do the function menus cost?

Roaming canapés with a choice of six items are $65 per person. Banquet menus start at $75 per person for two mains and three sides, rising to $95 for two courses and $110 for three courses with a dessert grazing table.

Can we play our own music or bring a band?

Yes. When you have the hall exclusively you can play your own playlist through the house sound system from a phone or tablet at no charge. Live musicians can be arranged through the venue for a fee, and any outside entertainment needs the team's written approval.

Can we bring a cake?

Yes. A cakeage fee of $3 per person covers storing, cutting and serving it with plates and cutlery. Other outside food is not allowed without written approval.

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Ben Thrum

Ben Thrum

a month ago

Recently hosted an event for approx. 100 people. The Earp team were exceptional. The event manager was all over the event from day 1. Never an issue dealing with special requests. On the day, everything went so well. The…

Patrice Miller

Patrice Miller

3 months ago

The venue itself is such a nice vibe, and the staff were really welcoming. The orencello spritz is one of the best drinks we have tried in a while, we loved it so much that we bought a bottle to take home. All the food w…

Laura Maree

Laura Maree

6 months ago

We celebrated our wedding reception at Earp in February and it was amazing! Kat and the team were attentive and had great communication throughout the planning process, nothing was an issue especially with a large dietar…

Kayla Waymack

Kayla Waymack

8 months ago

We went for the blending date night last night and had a wonderful time! We got to taste a ton of flavor options and mix and match what we wanted. The food was delicious and definitely worth the price included in the tic…

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