The Priory @ The Blind Monk
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- Private room behind the main bar for 30 to 70 guests
- No hire fee, just a $400 minimum spend on food
- Canape packages from $38 per person and shared platters
About The Priory @ The Blind Monk
The Blind Monk is a craft beer bar and restaurant on Beaumont Street in Hamilton, with constantly changing taps, cocktails and a full kitchen. Behind the main bar sits The Priory, its own private function room, which the venue hires out without a room fee. The Priory takes 30 to 70 guests and works for either a seated meal or a cocktail-style party. The room has dark brick walls, a ceiling strung with fairy lights, timber tables, wine barrels used as bar leaners and roller doors along one side, and it is fully air-conditioned. You can plug a phone or laptop into the sound system and play your own music, and you are free to decorate as long as nothing leaves a permanent mark. On Friday and Saturday nights a minimum of 30 guests applies. The only spending requirement is $400 on function food. Platters each feed about 10 to 12 people and range from dips and antipasto to sliders, skewers, pizzas and a taco spread, while three canape packages offer four, six or eight canapes plus a substantial dish. Drinks are ordered as you go, or you can open a bar tab to any amount. A $200 deposit holds the date and is put towards your spend on the night, and birthday cakes can be stored in the cool room with no cakeage.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people does The Priory hold?
The Priory hosts 30 to 70 guests, set up for seated dining or cocktail style. A minimum of 30 guests applies on Friday and Saturday nights.
Is there a room hire fee?
No. The room is free to hire; you just need to order at least $400 worth of platters or canapes, ordered a week ahead.
What food packages are offered?
Platters such as dips, antipasto, skewers, sliders, pizza and tacos each feed around 10 to 12 people, or choose a canape package at $38, $48 or $58 per person with four, six or eight canapes plus a substantial.
How do drinks work?
Guests can buy their own drinks as they go, or you can start a bar tab to whatever amount you choose. There are craft beers on rotating taps, cocktails and spirits.
Can we play our own music and bring a cake?
Yes. Bring a phone or laptop to plug into the room's sound system, and the team will keep your birthday cake in the cool room with no cakeage charged. No other outside food is allowed.
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Kael Lee
a month ago
One of my favorite places to eat in the Newcastle area. Food has been consistently good every time I've been, staff a friendly and I personally really enjoy the old-timey atmosphere of the place.
Madelyn Anderson
3 months ago
literally everything about this place is so wonderful. vibes, playlist, food, drinks, staff—all gorgeous! facilities were also very clean. I reccomend the honey baked brie, and any of their cocktails!
Frizzlerz
4 months ago
Great value lunch specials. Had the $21 philly cheesesteak with a $3 drink add on of gingerbeer. Food was tasty and fresh. Service was very quick and friendly.
Michelle Pittman
6 months ago
Absolutely love the food here—everything is beautifully cooked, thoughtfully prepared, and presented to perfection. The atmosphere is cosy and inviting, giving off the perfect warm, winter evening vibe. The service is al…
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