The Southern Hotel
ProHighlights
- Five function areas, from a 16-seat private room to a leafy space for 150 with its own bar
- No room hire fee – a minimum spend covers food and drinks on the night
- Canapé packages from $22 per person and two-course set menus from $41.90
About The Southern Hotel
The Southern Hotel is a large pub on Ruthven Street in Kearneys Spring, on Toowoomba's southern side. Under one roof it has a café, the Fire and Ice restaurant, Bar 839 with pool tables and dart boards, a gaming room, a beer garden and an outdoor terrace. For private functions there are several areas to choose from. The main function room is a leafy space dressed in greenery and served by its own staffed bar, holding 150 for canapés or 80 for a sit-down dinner, with a microphone and a screen that takes a USB. The Lookout sits above Bar 839 and takes about 65 guests; it is fully enclosed with gas heating for cold nights and opens up to let the breeze in when it warms up. The Top Terrace and Alcove fits 60 cocktail-style, while the Wine Room seats 16 for a small dinner or meeting. Fire and Ice, the main restaurant, can also be booked for groups of up to 130 with a private bar. The kitchen offers canapés from $22 per person, shared platters for ten to twelve, and two set menus starting at $41.90 for two courses. There is no room hire fee. Instead, each private space carries a minimum spend that covers pre-ordered food and anything bought at the pub on the night, and a refundable $200 deposit holds the date.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Canapés are $22 per person for three options, $24 for four, $29 for five and $35 for six. The Classic set menu is $41.90 per person for two courses or $51.90 for three, and the Premium set menu is $59.90 or $69.90.
Food
The set menus let you choose two options per course, with mains such as chicken parmigiana, roast of the day, rib fillet, lamb cutlets and salmon. Let the functions manager know about any dietary needs ahead of time.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
Does The Southern Hotel charge room hire?
No. Private spaces work on a minimum spend instead, which can go towards pre-ordered food and drinks bought on the night. A $200 deposit secures the booking and is refundable in line with the hotel's terms.
Which space suits a big birthday or engagement party?
The leafy function room with its own staffed bar takes 150 cocktail-style or 80 seated. The Lookout, above Bar 839, holds about 65 and is set up for 18ths, hens parties, Christmas functions and 60th birthdays.
What food can we order for a function?
Canapés are priced by the number of options, from $22 per person for three up to $35 for six. There are also platters for ten to twelve, plus Classic and Premium set menus of two or three courses from $41.90 to $69.90 per person.
Is there a space for a small group or meeting?
The Wine Room is a private dining area that seats up to 16. It has a TV set up for presentations and video calls, so it works for an intimate dinner, a workshop or a business meeting.
Are the function spaces wheelchair accessible?
The main function room, the Wine Room and the Fire and Ice restaurant are all listed as wheelchair accessible. Talk to the functions manager about any other access needs for your guests.
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Ian Stone
in the last week
Good affordable food quick service. Don't think you need much else. Ribs were great chicken filo, butter chicken and salmon all looked good too. Become a member save a few bucks
Sarah-Jane Morris Riñen
in the last week
The perfect spot for breakfast for families with young children. At the time of writing they were offering a 25% off happy breakfast hour starting @ 7:30 AM. Plus, they have an indoor playground for kids aged 4 yrs+ and…
Jacinta Bradshaw
4 months ago
Had a nice lunch here with one of my daughters today. We were greeted by a very bright and happy staff member who seated us at our table. Then came back over and gave us coasters for our "beatiful drinks". We ordered our…
Meredith Foster
a week ago
Food was great, staff friendly. BUT we came as a group of girls who have celebrated Melbourne Cup here for the last 10 or so years. The restaurant had only 3 or 4 tables of people watching the Cup without sound on the TV…
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