Hens Party Venues in Petersham

How to Choose the Right Hens Party Venue

A bride-to-be who wants a long, sunny afternoon with her friends will find it in the inner west. Backyard Beer Garden @ Public House Petersham lays out picnic-style tables under broad umbrellas at 292 Stanmore Rd, and the White Cockatoo Hotel, a pub since 1886, offers semi-private dining at 30 Terminus St, facing Petersham Station.

What each pub brings to a hens do:

Long-table lunch: the Public House garden books in sections from about 30 to 40 guests up to the full 100
Styling help: the Public House events team can assist with styling and outside suppliers
Cocktail on arrival: an add-on to White Cockatoo drinks packages as the bridal party walks in
Oysters and share plates: freshly shucked oysters among the White Cockatoo's platters, and Mediterranean-style share plates at Public House
Intimate group: The Nook at the White Cockatoo holds 30, with the Back Dining room taking 50

Both venues are close to Petersham Station, so the bridal party can move on by train for the next stop. Dogs are welcome at both, should a four-legged bridesmaid be on the guest list.

Canapés at Public House start From $48 per person for six pieces, with a minimum of 20 guests
The eight- and ten-piece packages add substantial bites such as prawn rolls, sliders and pasta
Wood-fired pizzas and grazing platters suit a relaxed hens lunch
The White Cockatoo welcomes a cake with no cakeage fee, and tidy decorations are allowed

Semi-private, not sealed off

The beer garden gives the hens their own stretch while the rest of the pub carries on
The Back Dining room sits at the rear of the White Cockatoo, near the bar and kitchen
Staff at the White Cockatoo take seating requests, handy for placing the bridal party
Public House also has an indoor-outdoor Backyard Bar for 30 to 50

Venues for Hens Parties: Your Questions Answered

Which Petersham venue suits a hens lunch for 30?

The Nook at the White Cockatoo Hotel holds 30, and the smallest section of Backyard Beer Garden @ Public House Petersham takes roughly 30 to 40.

Can the venue help decorate for the hens?

The Public House events team can help with styling and outside suppliers. The White Cockatoo is fine with tidy decorations.

Are there cocktails for a hens party in Petersham?

At the White Cockatoo Hotel a cocktail on arrival can be added to a Classic, Premium or Deluxe drinks package, which begins at $48 per person.

What food can the bridal party order?

Public House serves canapé packages, wood-fired pizza and grazing platters. The White Cockatoo offers 25-piece platters including oysters, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.

Hens Party Venues Petersham

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