Flinders Street Wharves
ProHighlights
- Exclusive Beer Garden hire for up to 180 cocktail guests
- Floating pontoon bar on the water for up to 150, strictly 18+
- Canapé packages from $45 per person
About Flinders Street Wharves
Flinders Street Wharves is a waterside dining and events precinct at 108 Flinders Street in Townsville City. It fills the restored Burns Philp building, a heritage landmark that now holds a bistro, beer garden, rooftop, several bars and a private dining room. On exclusive hire the Beer Garden holds 180 guests standing or 100 seated. Smaller groups of up to 40 can have a sectioned area at the picnic and low tables instead. Upstairs, the Rooftop has open-air seating, water views and its own bar on exclusive hire, for 120 cocktail guests or 80 seated. Sectioned areas of the main rooftop and terrace suit 30 to 60, and a long table seats 20. Merchants Bar is the indoor option, with a private bar, a pool table and a dart board for 80 standing or 50 seated. A private dining room seats up to 10 and has a TV for presentations. The Docks is a floating pontoon bar with a Mediterranean feel, open to adults only. Hired exclusively it holds 150 for cocktails or 100 seated, or its lounge can be sectioned for 30 to 40. Food comes as canapé packages of four, six or nine courses, from $45 to $85 per person, and groups of 40 or more need one. Events run on a minimum food and beverage spend that shifts with the day, season and time, with drinks on a package or a bar tab.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Every event carries a food and drink minimum spend that changes with the day, the season and whether it is a lunch or evening booking. Any shortfall is charged as venue hire, and the date is held once you sign the agreement and pay half the estimated total as a deposit.
Food
Dietary requirements can be catered for with enough notice, but requests can't be handled on the day without prior arrangement.
Beverages
Availability
Signing the agreement and paying a 50% deposit locks in the booking, final numbers are due two weeks before, and in rain the team moves groups to covered areas where available.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Flinders Street Wharves hold?
It depends on the space. The Beer Garden takes up to 180 standing or 100 seated on exclusive hire, The Docks 150 standing or 100 seated, the Rooftop 120 standing or 80 seated, and Merchants Bar 80 standing or 50 seated. Smaller sectioned areas suit groups of 20 to 60, and the private dining room seats up to 10.
What do the canapé packages cost?
Four courses (two small, two substantial) are $45 per person, six courses are $60 per person and nine courses with sweets are $85 per person. Any group of 40 or more needs to choose one of these packages.
Can guests under 18 come to a function?
Yes, in most spaces, as long as a parent or legal guardian is with them at all times, and minors must be off the premises by 10pm. The Docks is the exception: it is strictly for guests aged 18 and over.
Can we bring a cake and decorations?
You can bring your own celebration cake, and a cakeage fee of $15 applies. To protect the waterway, balloons, streamers, glitter and anything else that could end up as litter are not allowed.
What audio-visual gear is included?
Exclusive-use events get a microphone on the built-in sound system, plug-in connections for entertainment and power points for equipment and styling. A DJ or live act can be organised through the functions and events manager.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Jett Turpin
2 months ago
Came here for a Father’s Day dinner, what can I say, this place is absolutely beautiful, the food was 10/10, the service was fantastic and the atmosphere is relaxing, I will definitely be coming back here again
Crystal Ryan
2 months ago
Ash was so incredible and attentive. Really made our trip here worth the while. The food was so incredible, definitely recommend the sharing menu with dessert
Lisa Wilson
4 months ago
Perfect Sunday lunch time / afternoon, chilled and relaxed. Great food , drinks / cocktails and service.
Karli Vettoretto
4 months ago
Beautiful atmosphere, great staff. Perfect designation for afternoon cocktails with friends
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