The Verandah @ Banana Bender Pub
ProHighlights
- Enclosed Queenslander-style verandah for 10 to 100 guests
- Half the verandah for up to 40 from $100, or all of it for $200
- Canapé packages from $25 per person for groups of 30 or more
About The Verandah @ Banana Bender Pub
Banana Bender Pub is a three-level pub on Downunder Drive in Palmview, just off the Bruce Highway beside Aussie World. It is known for its leaning Queenslander look, fruit-headed celebrity caricatures and memorabilia, a large deck, live music and a busy events calendar. The Verandah runs the full width of the pub's front in classic Queenslander style. It is fully enclosed and fitted out with bright, comfortable and slightly offbeat furniture, with easy access to the rest of the venue. You can take the whole verandah for up to 100 guests or book a section for a group of up to 40, so it works for anything from a small birthday drinks to a larger Christmas party. The pub lists it for birthdays, Christmas parties, social groups, networking and launches. Room hire covers up to four hours. A section of the verandah costs $100 and the whole space $200. Function food runs from morning tea and share platters through canapés, fork-and-walk dishes and buffets to plated two- and three-course menus. Drinks can be set up as a bar tab, a pre-paid standard or premium package, or a cash bar where guests buy their own. To book, send an enquiry with your date, start time, numbers and preferred menu and drinks option, and the functions team will come back to you.
Inclusions & amenities
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Features
Pricing
Catering starts with morning or afternoon tea at $15 per person (minimum 20) and canapés at $25 per person for four items, $30 for six and $37 for eight (minimum 30). Fork-and-walk dishes are $37 per person, the BBQ buffet $35 per person, and the gourmet BBQ and carvery buffets $55 per person (minimum 30).
Plated alternate-drop menus are $70 per person for two courses and $80 for three, for groups of 50 or more. Mandatory event security is charged separately.
Food
For something more filling there are fork-and-walk dishes such as calamari, chicken sliders and gyoza rice bowls, BBQ and carvery buffets, and alternate-drop two- or three-course menus with gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian choices marked.
Beverages
The standard package covers tap and canned beer, ciders, house spirits, wine and soft drinks; the premium package adds the pub's own golden ale, craft beers, RTDs and a wider wine list. Guests can also simply buy their own drinks from the bar.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many people does The Verandah hold?
The whole verandah takes up to 100 guests standing. A section can be booked for smaller groups of up to 40.
What does it cost to hire The Verandah?
Room hire for up to four hours is $100 for a section of the verandah for up to 40 guests, or $200 for the whole verandah for up to 100. Food and drinks are charged on top.
What food can we order for a function?
Options include canapé packages from $25 per person (minimum 30 guests), fork-and-walk dishes at $37 per person, share platters that each serve 10, and BBQ and carvery buffets. For larger seated events there are alternate-drop menus of two or three courses for groups of 50 or more.
How do drinks work at a function?
You can run a bar tab on consumption with any limits you set, pre-purchase a standard or premium drinks package, or let guests buy their own drinks from the bar.
Is security required for events?
The functions pack states that all events need security, with the number of guards set by your final guest numbers. Security is an extra cost on top of room hire and catering.
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Rayllyne Morgan
a month ago
Absolutely loved our experience at Mango’s Grill at the Banana Bender Pub! 🇵🇭❤️ The new Head Chef made me so proud to be Filipino, bringing the beautiful flavours of home to the Sunshine Coast while giving each dish hi…
Justine Gorton
2 months ago
Mango's Bar and Grill was amazing. My partner and I visited as part of the Curated Plate festival this year and were blown away by the filipino twist and some amazing, fresh food. We used the courtesy bus to get there…
steven villarosa
2 months ago
We really enjoyed the beautifully reimagined Filipino dishes. Everything was delicious and thoughtfully presented. Will definitely come back!
A Ballesteros
4 months ago
Randolf and Jo the Manager is great. Looked after us and made us feel warm. Unique cuisine! Had a fantastic experience at the Banana Bender Pub! The venue has such a unique and vibrant atmosphere, with plenty to look at…
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