Barrel Room at Calais Estate

Event Space in a Winery / Brewery
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Private space
151 Palmers Lane, Newcastle, 2320 –
Pokolbin

About this space

What better way to celebrate than amongst the working barrels of a boutique winery! The Calais Estate Barrel Room is a truely rustic and unique space.

The outside terrace provides the perfect setting for pre-dinner drinks overlooking the Calais island. Then the barn door slides back to welcome your guests into the impressive Barrel Room lit up by thousands of fair lights. This room can accommodate anywhere up to 180 seated or up to 300 cocktail style, or a wall of barrels can be made if you require a smaller room. The perfect setting for a welcome cocktail party or a spectacular gala event.

This is a ground floor venue.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Our packages include room hire including tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery, glassware, dance floor, lighting, outdoor barrels with stools, and vintage lounges. All other options are additional.

Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
We build custom packages for each client.
We allow BYO caterer. We charge for the venue and we exclusively provide the wine. All other food and beverages are BYO. We have a list of suggested caterers who you can choose from or you can bring your own caterer (subject to approval).
Monday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
We build custom packages for each client.
We allow BYO caterer. We charge for the venue and we exclusively provide the wine. All other food and beverages are BYO. We have a list of suggested caterers who you can choose from or you can bring your own caterer (subject to approval).
Tuesday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
We build custom packages for each client.
We allow BYO caterer. We charge for the venue and we exclusively provide the wine. All other food and beverages are BYO. We have a list of suggested caterers who you can choose from or you can bring your own caterer (subject to approval).
Wednesday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
We build custom packages for each client.
We allow BYO caterer. We charge for the venue and we exclusively provide the wine. All other food and beverages are BYO. We have a list of suggested caterers who you can choose from or you can bring your own caterer (subject to approval).
Thursday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
We build custom packages for each client.
We allow BYO caterer. We charge for the venue and we exclusively provide the wine. All other food and beverages are BYO. We have a list of suggested caterers who you can choose from or you can bring your own caterer (subject to approval).
Friday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
We build custom packages for each client.
We allow BYO caterer. We charge for the venue and we exclusively provide the wine. All other food and beverages are BYO. We have a list of suggested caterers who you can choose from or you can bring your own caterer (subject to approval).
Saturday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
We build custom packages for each client.
We allow BYO caterer. We charge for the venue and we exclusively provide the wine. All other food and beverages are BYO. We have a list of suggested caterers who you can choose from or you can bring your own caterer (subject to approval).
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 180
Theatre
up to 300
Cabaret
up to 90

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation is available on-site
Free parking is available on-site
Free on-street parking
Dancefloor
Vintage lounges
Wine barrels with stools and umbrellas
Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 23:00
Own music not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is allowed but must be approved by venue and have all relevant insurance and certifications
Calais Estate is the exclusive wine provider for this venue

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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In its sun-drenched pocket of Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley, Calais Estate is one of the most picturesque destinations in the region. Large panoramic views of vineyards and charming sandstone architecture make it one of those places where memories can be created forever.

Select from our stunning venues on the Estate:

Calais House - Fancy 5 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms (for soaking) indoor & outdoor dining options plus a swimming pool.

The Barrel Room - This is a working barrel room, truly unique with rustic elegance, and can seat 180 guests or 300 for a cocktail-style event.

The Verandah - A lovely restaurant area with a big verandah. The view is scenic, great for sit-down dinners of 60 or cocktail-style functions of 90.

The Courtyard - A beautiful spot open to the sky, for a casual affair of 40 sit-down or up to 120 cocktail-style guests.

The Private Tasting Room - Found down the end of a sandstone hallway, the intimate room bubbling with old-world charm is ideal for meetings and dinner for 12 seated.

The Cellar Door- A rustic sandstone room with a long wooden bar, for the ultimate wine lover.

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


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