Great events in Hobart can get all of Tassie buzzing, and nothing makes an event stand out from the crowd quite like a distinctive venue. To help make your upcoming event the talk of the island, we’ve checked out 10 of the most exciting Hobart function venues that will have guests snapping selfies and sharing stories for weeks.
#1 Peacock Theatre
A boutique Battery Point theatre with lots of talking points
A unique theatre space can have the audience in awe before the show even starts. The Peacock’s biggest impression comes from the jagged exposed rock backdrop for the stage, as the theatre is carved into the footing of an old quarry (that is so Hobart). Centrally located within the Salamanca Arts Centre, it’s an impressive auditorium for a performance, presentation, or conference. With 133 unnumbered seats, it could be the perfect venue for your upcoming production.
#2 The ML Egeria
Sometimes you need to go off-shore to make a splash
Your guests will be channelling their inner pirate on the Motor Launch Egeria. This classic historic timber vessel dates back to World War II and has carried many distinguished guests, including royalty and Tasmanian governors. With a maximum capacity of 26 people aboard, the ship is ideal for intimate, private functions such as cocktail parties. The boat is available for cruises from Waterman’s Dock to Bellerive Pier, and pretty much everywhere in between.
#3 The Signal Station
Mount Nelson retreat with an awe-inspiring view
A quaint country cottage with unbeatable views of the southern Tasmanian coastline – it’s hard to believe The Signal Station is just 10 minutes from Hobart. This remote setting satisfies the modern thirst for nature-inspired retreats, and the property backs onto some of the region’s most popular bushwalking tracks. Like many function spaces Hobart offers, this venue operates as a commercial restaurant seven days a week, but just during the day. The Signal Station is available and flexible for intimate events or corporate functions for up to 100 people, and no one will forget that view any time soon.
#4 Willie Smith’s Apple Shed
Big barn vibes in the Huon Valley
The Apple Shed is where big barnyard visions come to life. We’re talking everything from vaulted ceilings with exposed wooden beams to wine barrel tables and a classic red iron roof. Wash it all down with the freshest apple cider in town from the surrounding orchards and distillery. If you’re looking at the live music venues Hobart has available, The Shed fits up to 200 people for a stylish country shindig. Dress it up or down to suit everything from corporate functions to hands-on workshops. Better still, it’s just a half-hour drive from Hobart.
#5 Glen Albyn Estate
A classy city escape in Taroona
One of the glories of function spaces around Hobart is that you only have to travel 12 minutes down the road to feel completely removed from town. This private estate has four uniquely different event spaces – a pool room, a large blank-canvas shed, an intimate glass atrium, and an open outdoor deck with River Derwent views and the historic Shot Tower hovering overhead. With capacities ranging from 80 to 700 guests, Glen Albyn might be the most popular wedding venue and private function room Hobart has to choose from, but it also caters perfectly for corporate events and special occasions of all shapes and sizes. The glass dance floor covering the pool is just one of this Hobart venue’s distinguishing features.
#6 The Fat Pig
Gourmet family-run farm in the Huon countryside
The Fat Pig Farm is a 70-acre working family farm in the Huon Valley that oozes country charm. The extended farmhouse table (48 seats) in its purpose-built, long dining hall is ideal for hosting a grand feast, culinary masterclass or foodie workshop. Why not arrange an on-farm experience for your guests to get their hands dirty? This would be an epic icebreaker.
#7 Hop Vine and Still
Boujee bottle shop in downtown Hobart
This niche Hobart liquor store specialises in the quirky and unique, promotes passion and creativity, and is proudly “not mainstream”. Sound like the perfect setting for your next boutique event? If you’re hosting an event and looking for a unique atmosphere to impress your guests, the Hop Vine and Still venue is sure to get people talking and engaged.
#8 Port Arthur Historic Site
An unforgettable out-of-town adventure
This venue isn’t technically in the city, but there are few Hobart venues on the island that make an impact quite like this World Heritage-listed convict site. Port Arthur is a popular tourist destination with several intriguing event spaces – like the ruins of an old convict church (for 150 people seated, or 300 standing), and an old Asylum Centre that makes the perfect gallery, exhibit, or workshop space for around 100 guests. Hire it to wow both mainland and international guests.
#9 Waterside Pavilion
A waterfront blank canvas
For event planners with vision, a blank canvas is all that’s needed to create a memorable experience. Enter the Waterside Pavilion. Conveniently located in the waterfront district, this converted brick warehouse has high ceilings, large windows, and flexible open floor plans that lend themselves well to intimate exhibitions or presentations for up to 100 guests.
#10 The Glass House
A floating function room at the very, very end of Brooke Street
Part glasshouse, part pontoon, The Glass House has a 280-degree backdrop of the River Derwent in Hobart. It’s a stylish venue that summons your guests to the end of the Brooke Street Pier and dazzles them with expansive views of Sullivans Cove. The bar and decor give off premium luxury vibes, and the flexible layout can cater for charity galas or any party with 120 seated or up to 160 standing guests. Popular among the party venues in Hobart, the greeting from the “Miss Fish Fingers” artwork is an Instagram favourite.
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