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The Doonan

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Capacity: 110 guestsCategory: VenuesLocation: 6 Beddington Rd, Doonan QLD 4562

Highlights

  • Six event areas across two hectares of landscaped gardens
  • The Abandoned Nursery seats 72 or takes 110 for cocktails
  • Air-conditioned upstairs Loft with its own bar for 90 guests

About The Doonan

The Doonan sits on two hectares of landscaped grounds on Beddington Road in Doonan, in the Noosa hinterland. Alongside its restaurant it runs indoor and outdoor bars, a wood-fired pizzeria, a cellar door and a large play area on the lawns. For private events the venue offers six distinct areas, each with its own character. For bigger groups there is The Abandoned Nursery, an undercover outdoor pavilion under a timber-beamed gable roof, hung with greenery and potted plants at the back of the property. The Nursery can be split in two. The eastern half takes 32 seated or 40 standing on round tables, the western half 42 seated or 70 standing on long tables, and the whole space seats 72 or holds 110 for cocktails. Up a flight of stairs under the red roof, The Loft is a fully air-conditioned room in whites and blues with timber furniture, TV screens, a private bar, a balcony and its own toilets. It suits cocktail events of up to 90. The Gallery, beside the main bar, is a smaller lounge with polished concrete, timber beams, a fireplace and air conditioning, seating 25 or holding 40 standing. Outdoors, the Poinciana Terrace, The Courtyard and The Greenhouse offer festoon-lit, plant-filled settings that are partly or fully undercover. The kitchen cooks a seasonal, Mediterranean-leaning menu using local produce and herbs grown in the venue's own garden, with pizzas from the wood-fired oven. To plan an event, send an enquiry with your date, guest numbers and preferred space.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

RestaurantEstate / Garden

Food & drinks

Catering Available

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownRelaxed VibeIndoorOutdoorPrivate Space

Facilities

Air ConTV/Presentation Facilities

Pricing

The Doonan does not publish function prices or minimum spends. Send an enquiry with your date, guest numbers and preferred space to get a quote.

Food

The menu is Mediterranean in style and changes with the seasons, using local produce and herbs grown on site. Wood-fired pizzas come from the venue's own pizzeria.

The kitchen notes that it runs an open kitchen and cannot rule out cross-contact for coeliac and other allergies, so mention any dietary needs when you enquire.

Beverages

The venue runs indoor and outdoor bars pouring cocktails, local beers, wine and sparkling, plus mocktails and coffee. The Loft has a private bar for its guests.

Availability

Monday10AM – 10PM
Tuesday10AM – 10PM
Wednesday10AM – 10PM
Thursday10AM – 10PM
Friday10AM – 10PM
Saturday10AM – 10PM
Sunday10AM – 10PM
Functions are booked through the venue's events team; send an enquiry with your proposed date and approximate numbers. Standard restaurant tables cap out at 20 guests, so larger groups go through functions.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can The Doonan host for a function?

The Abandoned Nursery seats 72 or holds 110 for a cocktail event. The Loft takes 90 standing and The Gallery seats 25 or holds 40 standing.

Can a function space be split for a smaller group?

Yes. The Nursery divides into an eastern half for 32 seated or 40 standing and a western half for 42 seated or 70 standing.

Is there an indoor option if the weather turns?

The Loft and The Gallery are both indoor and air-conditioned, and The Gallery also has a fireplace for cooler nights. The outdoor tables at the venue are undercover, so light rain does not affect seating.

Does The Loft have its own bar and facilities?

Yes. The Loft has a private bar, TV screens, a balcony and its own toilets, so your group can stay upstairs for the whole event.

Can I bring my dog to an event?

No. The Doonan does not allow dogs, although assistance animals are welcome.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Cora C

Cora C

4 weeks ago

We visited here as a group of 6 including 2 kids. The kids enjoyed the playground, bouncy mat and soccer grounds. The overall atmosphere is great. We loved the abundance of greenery including tropical plants, vegetables…

Debra

Debra

a month ago

What a gorgeous outdoor area, beautiful plants everywhere, such a lovely space. We arrived late afternoon so only a limited menu at that time of day. Ordered a tasty chicken Caesar salad which was huge and a pizza that w…

Rebecca de Gier

Rebecca de Gier

4 months ago

Asthetically beautiful place, absolutely gorgeous to look at. Peaceful scenery with lush gardens, every where you look there is something visually pleasing! The service was good and the food was really quick and fresh de…

ed byrne

ed byrne

6 months ago

A gem of a find, beautiful setting, not pretentious, genuine and warm service but the food is the real star. I had a fillet steak and it was one of the best I’ve had in some time. I only eat blue which demands delicat…

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