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Christmas Party offer

Garden at Howler

Garden at a Bar
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Semi-private area
7-11 Dawson Street, Brunswick, 3056 –
Brunswick, Melbourne
Up to 150
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A tropical garden under a weatherproof glass atrium in the heart of city Brunswick. Have your function under the sun or stars. Sectioned off or full hire facility available as well as your own private garden bar facility if desired. Good for 300 seated or 400 standing. Our garden also has production facilities for DJ's, live music, speeches and presentations and an internal main cocktail bar.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in the Garden atrium with a private bar and semi‑private area, plus easy minimum spend and optional canapés.
Christmas Party Package – Garden
$750 minimum spend
• Semi-private section of the Garden atrium
• Private bar service
• Drinks on a minimum spend of $750 per hour (minimum three hours)
• Guests can purchase their own drinks or you can run a bar tab
• Canapés available to pre-order from the functions menu

Wedding Offers

Host your wedding in the Garden atrium with exclusive use and in-house AV, plus in-house canapés and drinks on consumption.
Wedding Package – Garden
$20000 minimum spend
• Exclusive use of the Garden atrium all day/evening
• Full use of in-house AV during your exclusivity window
• Access to the theatre at the rear of the venue if desired
• Food available from the in-house canapés and platters menu
• Drinks charged on consumption with at least $7500 allocated to beverages

Prices

Sunday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $750 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 130
Theatre
up to 150
Cabaret
up to 100
U-Shaped
up to 50
Classroom
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking is available on-site (10 spaces)
FOH GARDEN L’Acoustics L’Acoustics X4 X12 2 Way Passive Speakers L’Acoustics X 5 8S Speaker L’Acoustics X 5 SB15M MAIN BAR SOUND L’Acoustics L’Acoustics X3 8S Speaker L’Acoustics X3 SB15M DJ equipment – DJ Backline is used across the Theatre & Garden – subject to availability – please discuss requirements early 3 x 3000 CDJ 2 x Nexus CDJ 2000 2 x Nexus DJM 900 Allen & Heath Xone 96 3 x Technics 1200 2 x Technics 1210 Microphones – Mic Kit and stands are used across the Theatre & Garden – subject to availability – please discuss requirements early - 1 x Shure Beta 52 - 1 x Sennheiser e901 - 5 x Shure Beta 57a - 2 x Shure SM57 - 2 x Sennheiser e609 - 4 x Sennheiser e904 - 3 x Shure KSM 137 - 2 x Shure SM57 - 4 x Shure Beta 58a - 2 x Shure PG 81 Condenser - 5 x Radial Passive DI - 1 x Accessories passive stereo DI Stands 10x K&M Telescopic Tall Boom Stands 10x K&M Telescopic Short Boom Stands 1x Round-Base Straight Stand DJ Tables - Tables are used across the Theatre & Garden – subject to availability – please discuss requirements early 2 x DJ tables - Table 1: 1920L x 550D x 1020H / Table 2: 1800L x 600D x 1040H 4 x Projectors
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Space has noise restriction after 01:00
Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

No smoking.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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FAQ

No, guests cannot play their own music because the venue is also open to the general public. This was mentioned in the initial email and may have been missed.

Yes, the theatre includes full use of its audio-visual facilities, stage, configurable seating, production manager, one hour bump-in and tech check, private theatre bar service (TBC) and private restrooms.

Yes, the available space on Saturday evenings is only semi-private, so you cannot play your own music.

Yes. Guests can of course continue on for drinks and food after the initial period.

Unfortunately, the available space on Saturday evenings is only semi-private, so you cannot play your own music.

About Howler

Howler is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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