The Bennett
ProHighlights
- Lower courtyard for up to 80 guests, gazebo for 25, dining room for 35
- Two-course alternate-drop menu from $55 per person
- No venue hire fee for bookings of any size
About The Bennett
The Bennett is a neighbourhood pub on Denison Street in Hamilton, open seven days for lunch and dinner and known locally for its courtyard. It has a dedicated function manager and a head chef who writes the function menus, and it takes group bookings across three areas with no venue hire fee. The lower courtyard is the largest area, fitting about 80 people among white picnic tables, olive trees and umbrellas, with an awning over the lower section and outdoor heaters for cooler nights. Exclusive use of the lower courtyard needs around 60 guests, and on Friday and Saturday nights it carries a minimum spend. Within the courtyard, a covered gazebo suits 25, while the indoor dining room seats 35 in a quieter, more polished setting. Only one area is booked per function. Food comes as shared platters or a plated menu. Platters cover cheese and charcuterie boards, pies and sausage rolls, sandwiches, fish and chips and hot items such as arancini, chicken wings, tacos and sliders. The alternate-drop menu serves two or three courses with dishes like snapper crudo, braised beef cheek and barramundi. Three-hour drinks packages cover beer, wine and soft drinks, or you can run a bar tab. Your own musician or DJ is welcome with the venue's approval, and birthday cakes can be stored in the cool room. Speeches are not possible as the areas are not fully private.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest group The Bennett can take?
The lower courtyard holds about 80 people and is the biggest area. The gazebo suits 25 and the dining room 35, and each function uses one area.
Is there a hire fee or minimum spend?
There is no hire fee. Exclusive use of the lower courtyard has a minimum spend of $3,000 on Friday nights and $4,500 on Saturday nights, with none from Sunday to Thursday.
What food packages are available?
Shared platters for 10 to 15 guests, hot and cold platters of 20 pieces, dessert platters, and a plated alternate-drop menu at $55 for two courses or $65 for three. Dietary needs are catered for where possible.
Are there drinks packages?
Yes, a three-hour standard package at $60 per head and a premium package with extra wines at $75 per head. You can also set up a bar tab instead.
Can we bring a DJ or musician?
Yes, subject to venue approval. Note the pub has its own DJ on Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm, and its sound system cannot take your own playlist.
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James B
3 months ago
Came in for lunch today and had a fantastic steak. small wait but food made up for it and front of house staff were fantastic
J.E
4 months ago
I regularly come here for drinks and always have a great experience, but this time was my first time trying the steak. Unfortunately my order was initially messed up, however the staff and chefs handled it so well. They…
kamden leigh
9 months ago
Amazing pub in a perfect location. I had my birthday here on one of the busiest days of the year and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us — nothing was too much trouble. The food was great, the staff were fr…
Reuben Swain
a year ago
Delicious food at a reasonable price, served fairly quickly. Great selection of beers, upbeat atmosphere and recently renovated.
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