8 Knots Tavern
ProHighlights
- Riverfront tavern on the Swan River with five function areas
- Private Riverside area with its own bar for big groups
- Sit-down set menus from $45 per person for groups of 10 or more
About 8 Knots Tavern
8 Knots Tavern sits on Riverside Road in East Fremantle, right at the edge of the Swan River. It trades as a bistro and bar, with an alfresco area where dogs are welcome. Function areas are spread across indoor and outdoor parts of the venue, each facing the water. Standard spaces take groups of 20 or more, and a seated set menu is available from 10 guests. The Observation Deck suits 20 to 100 guests, with bi-fold doors, balcony access and low tables. The Quarter Deck holds 20 to 50 around a fireplace near the upper bar, while Riverside seats 20 to 80 for long lunches and dinners. For more privacy, the Private Terrace joins the two decks for 100 to 150 guests. Private Riverside gives groups their own bar and a private section of the waterfront, and full venue hire is also available on request. Catering ranges from canapés and platters for 12 to pizzas, a high tea and sit-down set menus from $45 per person. Drinks can run as a bar tab with your own limit, as a cash bar, or as a mix of both. The venue hosts birthdays from 21 upwards, engagement parties, baby showers, anniversaries, reunions, weddings and corporate functions. Send an enquiry with your date and numbers to begin.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Canapés are priced by the piece from $3 to $7, with a minimum of 10 of each item. Platters serving 12 cost $100 to $200, and the high tea is $140 for four guests.
A $200 deposit secures a booking and comes off your final food and drinks bill. The two private areas carry a minimum spend quoted on enquiry.
Food
Set menus offer salmon, porterhouse or a mushroom spaghetti, with bruschetta to start and sticky date pudding to finish. Celebration cakes can be brought in for a $15 cakeage fee, and catering is confirmed and paid a week before the event.
Beverages
Guests can also buy their own drinks from the cash bar, and barista coffee and tea are available.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can 8 Knots Tavern hold?
Standard function areas take 20 to 100 guests, and the Private Terrace takes up to 150. Private Riverside takes the most guests, listed for up to 250 guests on the website, and full venue hire is available on request.
Is there a minimum spend?
The standard function areas have no published minimum. The two private areas, the Private Terrace and Private Riverside, carry a minimum spend that is quoted when you enquire.
What food packages are available?
Sit-down set menus are $45 or $60 per person, and long table lunches are $45 for a roast or $55 for seafood, from 10 guests. Canapés, platters for 12, pizzas and a high tea for four are also available. Dietary needs are catered for when given before final confirmation.
Do you host 18th birthday parties?
No. Birthday functions are for guests turning 21 and over, so 18th parties are not taken.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
The Observation Deck, Quarter Deck and Private Terrace are wheelchair accessible. Riverside and Private Riverside are reached by stairs only, so mention any access needs when you enquire.
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Suitable occasions
JackieFM
a month ago
We really enjoy catching up with friends for weekday lunch at 8 Knots. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. The food is consistently delicious with generous portions. I recently went for lunch there on a Friday,…
W Xavier John
6 months ago
Absolutely fantastic autumn day afternoon venue for our family get together. The 8 Knots crew got all 20 of us in on their Observation Deck and eventhough they were really pumping they looked after us so well that we all…
Shelley Star
7 months ago
Everything here is great! They are friendly to vegans :D special mention to Mel who answered all my vegan questions and was so nice about my requirements - thank you I had the capricciosa pizza minus ham with vegan chees…
Vince Dangelo
2 months ago
Really nice riverside pub/sports bar venue. Food was good without being standout....pizzas looked good and prices ok. The steak sandwich was the best 😋 give it a go especially if you want to watch the footy .... Recomme…
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