UWA Tavern
ProHighlights
- Exclusive hire of the whole tavern for up to 500 guests
- Main room, mezzanine and a courtyard overlooking the river
- Stage, lighting, PA, DJ decks, projector and screens in-house
About UWA Tavern
The UWA Tavern, known to most as the Tav, has been part of life at the University of Western Australia since the mid-seventies. It sits on the Crawley campus close to Matilda Bay, with views over the Swan River. The building mixes heritage character with practical function spaces. There is a main room, a mezzanine level above it and an outdoor courtyard facing the river, and the venue can be hired whole or in parts. For cocktail-style events, the inside and mezzanine take up to 250 guests and the courtyard another 250, with up to 500 across the whole tavern. Seated, the indoor space takes 80, the courtyard 100 and the full venue 180. The venue supplies tables, chairs, cocktail tables and couches, plus a stage, lighting, PA, DJ decks, microphones, a projector and screens. A dedicated coordinator looks after the event from the first enquiry through to the day itself. Food and drink are handled through the tavern's own menus and packages, including a banquet menu for end-of-year functions. Weddings and engagements carry a minimum spend of $8,500 from Monday to Saturday with at least 30 guests, and you can send an enquiry to start planning.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Pricing for other functions depends on the space, date and food and drink package, and the team will quote once you send an enquiry with your numbers and budget.
Food
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can the UWA Tavern hold?
Exclusive hire of the whole tavern suits up to 500 guests cocktail-style or 180 seated. The courtyard and the inside with mezzanine can each be booked for up to 250 standing.
What is the minimum spend for a wedding or engagement?
Weddings and engagement celebrations carry a minimum spend of $8,500. It applies Monday to Saturday, with a minimum of 30 guests.
What equipment comes with the venue?
The tavern provides tables, chairs, cocktail tables and couches. It also has a stage, lighting, a PA system, DJ decks, microphones, a projector and screens.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes, the courtyard is pet-friendly, so four-legged family members can join you outside.
Is there parking at the tavern?
Parking on site is free on weekends and public holidays. On weekdays it is free after 5pm.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
karen janse van rensburg
2 months ago
Lovely relaxing lunch with a good friend, listening to the birds. The view of the Swan River is awesome from there
X Zhu
2 years ago
Highly recommend the Korean chicken burger. It is simple but the fried chicken is so crispy and juicy inside. The three cheese pizza we got was good with a thinner bottom. But the bottoms of pizza we tried later on are a…
Amber BC
2 years ago
Friendly staff, great service and great variety of food and drink options. Have been a few times for lunch and events and service is always great and food and drinks are delicious. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. T…
Yara
3 years ago
KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER -- I am a changed woman. Today I had one of the most delicious chicken burgers of my life, so well made and what incredible value (13.50)!! Such a huge juicy piece of chicken, and I loved that…
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