Wedding Reception Venues in Hillarys

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Couples marrying in Hillarys have two reception venues to weigh up. The Waterfront Tavern at the boat harbour has an events manager and four function areas, while Hillarys Beach Club splits its spaces between a downstairs ballroom and an upstairs pub with ocean views.

Reception sizes across the two venues:

A sit-down meal for 70 fits the Marina Lounge, the tavern's bright, sectioned-off indoor area.
Bert's Ballroom seats 60 at the beach club, or switches to 150 for a cocktail reception.
The tavern's R.Scotts Function Room takes 150 standing and is shut to anyone outside the wedding.
Upstairs at the beach club, The View is a semi-private corner with sea views, holding 40 for canapés.
Both quote a starting figure of From $2,000 minimum spend. The club also charges a separate hire fee for each space.

Neither listing includes a ceremony space, so check whether vows can happen on site before you settle on a reception venue.

The tavern serves two- or three-course set menus alternate drop once a group reaches 20.
The beach club plates its set menus the same way, with grazing tables and an oyster bar as extras.
For a cocktail reception, the tavern's canapé bowls come in tens, with dietary needs marked on each item.
A spirit upgrade can be added to any drinks package at The Waterfront Tavern.

Toasts, dancing and set-up time

Speeches are covered by a TV and microphone in R.Scotts, or a projector, screen and microphone in Bert's Ballroom.
The tavern allows a hired DJ once management has approved them, and the club hires out DJ equipment.
Decorators get two hours in the tavern's room before guests arrive.
Wheelchair access is listed at both venues.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Where can 70 guests sit down for a Hillarys wedding?

The Marina Lounge at The Waterfront Tavern seats 70, and Bert's Ballroom at Hillarys Beach Club seats 60.

Which Hillarys reception space has sea views?

The View, upstairs at Hillarys Beach Club, has sea views and takes 40 for canapés.

How long does a wedding in R.Scotts Function Room run?

Four hours unless agreed otherwise, with two hours beforehand to dress the room.

Is there a ceremony option at either Hillarys venue?

Neither listing describes one, so ask both venues before booking.

Wedding Reception Venues in Hillarys