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Downstairs Area at el Publico

Event Space in a Restaurant
·
Private space
511 Beaufort Street, Highgate, 6003 –
Highgate, Perth
Up to 60
seats
Up to 96
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Downstairs Area is a private event space in the restaurant el Publico and has a compact split-level layout.

Design: The space has dark herringbone timber floors, saturated coloured walls and stepped ceiling heights that create distinct zones. The lighting combines recessed downlights and small spot fixtures to keep sightlines clear.

Features: A bartop and counter allow in-space drink service. The area receives natural light and accessible toilets are provided for guests.

Ideal for: Intimate groups seeking a relaxed, social standing reception or an informal seated meal will find the layout suited to their needs.

What sets it apart: A large wall-scale painted mural provides a strong visual focal point for the area.

What guests say: The space is lively and sociable. The space is welcoming and benefits from friendly, personal service.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $40 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $40 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $40 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $40 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $40 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $40 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
from $40 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
from $40 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
from $40 per person
Per session
12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
from $40 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 96
  • Dining
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Mexican cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

• Smoking on premises not allowed.

About el Publico

el Publico is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

David D
Member of Tagvenue since March 2026
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67% Response rate

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