Hens Party Venues in Manly

How to Choose the Right Hens Party Venue

For a hens party, Manly has one thing most Sydney suburbs can't offer: the trip there is part of the fun. The ferry from Circular Quay crosses the harbour and drops everyone at the top of The Corso, so the group arrives together and in the mood, without anyone stuck behind the wheel. From there the beach, the headland walk to Shelly Beach and the rooftop are all within a few minutes on foot. The Rooftop Garden Bar @ New Brighton Hotel is booked for exclusive use, which means the bride-to-be's group has the whole space rather than a roped-off corner of a public bar.

The practical points for a Manly hens party:

Getting there: catch the ferry from Circular Quay to Manly Wharf and walk down The Corso. Parking is paid and scarce on weekends, so the ferry is the easy option.
Venue style: an open-air rooftop garden bar looking over Manly and Shelly Beach, taken over by your group.
Capacity: up to 75 guests, which suits a big hens with extended family and friends as well as a smaller group wanting room to spread out.
Booking lead time: weekends in spring and summer are popular in Manly, so lock in the date as soon as the wedding date is set.
Food and drinks: from $3,500 minimum spend, used on food and drinks. Ask about a set drinks package or a bar tab and platters to reach it.

A Manly hens works well as a full day: a morning activity or beach time, a long lunch or afternoon on the rooftop, and a ferry home with the city lights behind you. Send an enquiry with your preferred date and numbers to find out availability and what the venue can arrange for the group. If some of the group can only join for the evening, the rooftop is an easy place to find: it is on The Corso, a short walk from the wharf.

Build the day around the ferry timetable so the group travels together and nobody is left behind at Circular Quay.
Use the morning for a beach swim or the walk to Shelly Beach before the rooftop booking starts.
A private rooftop gives space for games, speeches and gifts without an audience of strangers.
Arrange a group photo on the rooftop while there's still daylight over the beach.

Questions to ask the venue

What does the $3,500 minimum spend cover, and can it be put towards a drinks package?
Is there a wet-weather plan for the open-air Rooftop Garden Bar at New Brighton Hotel?
Can you bring in decorations, a sash or a cake, and is there a cakeage charge?
What time does the booking finish, and does that line up with the ferries back to the city?

Venues for Hens Parties: Your Questions Answered

Why choose Manly for a hens party?

Manly combines a harbour ferry ride, the beach and a walkable strip in one outing, so a hens party can run from daytime to evening without anyone needing to drive. The Rooftop Garden Bar @ New Brighton Hotel sits on The Corso, a short walk from the wharf.

Can we have the Manly rooftop to ourselves for a hens?

Yes, the Rooftop Garden Bar at New Brighton Hotel is an exclusive hire of the whole rooftop. It holds up to 75 guests, so the group has the space to itself.

How far ahead should we book a hens party in Manly?

Book as early as you can for spring and summer weekends, which are the busiest time in Manly. Enquiring once the wedding date is set gives the best chance of getting your preferred Saturday.

What's the minimum spend for a hens party at the Manly rooftop?

Pricing starts from $3,500 minimum spend, which goes on food and drinks. For a larger group that is usually reached quickly with a drinks package and shared food.

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