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Host Your Next Function the Right Way at The Alma
Generous dishes, flexible spaces, easy planning, and a team that handles everything for you.
We treat your guests as our own.
Your event deserves great food, smooth service, and a warm space where everyone feels welcome.
The Alma delivers all three.
Upstairs
Private function room with bar, balcony, and AV
You get a fully private first-floor space with its own bar, heated balcony, and city views. It suits cocktail events, small seated dinners, celebrations, and presentations.
+ Private room
+ Cocktail 40–150
+ Seated 30
+ Heated balcony with views
+ Private bar
+ Private audio
+ Microphone available
+ 75-inch screen for presentations
+ Bring your own laptop (HDMI or VGA) or USB
+ Stairs access only (no lift)
Restaurant
Great for large seated groups and presentations
You can book the restaurant for sit-down functions with set menus or shared platters. It suits big group celebrations and corporate events that need AV support and full table service.
+ Seated 30–90
+ Set-menu or platter options
+ Microphone and presentation facilities
+ HDMI connections
+ Fully serviced by waitstaff
+ Ideal for sport presentations, christenings, birthdays, corporate events
Restaurant
Great for large seated groups and presentations
You can book the restaurant for sit-down functions with set menus or shared platters. It suits big group celebrations and corporate events that need AV support and full table service.
+ Seated 30–90
+ Set-menu or platter options
+ Microphone and presentation facilities
+ HDMI connections
+ Fully serviced by waitstaff
+ Ideal for sport presentations, christenings, birthdays, corporate events
Garden Bar
Flexible outdoor space with an all-weather setup
The Garden Bar gives you a customisable, open-air area with booths, heaters, misting, and a retractable roof. You can book the whole space or section off an area for a smaller group.
+ Cocktail capacity 400
+ All-weather retractable roof
+ Cooling fans and misting in summer
+ Gas heaters and fire pit in winter
+ Exclusive-use option with private bar
+ Partial-use and booth bookings available
+ Wheelchair accessible
+ Wi-Fi available
Alcove
Cosy semi-private nook beside the main bar
The Alcove gives you a tucked-away space with the vibe of the main bar close by. It suits small celebrations and casual gatherings, and there is no room hire fee. A 75-inch screen is available for photo slideshows.
+ Cocktail capacity 40
+ Semi-private space
+ Access to main bar
+ 75-inch TV for slideshows
+ Fireplace during cooler months
+ Wheelchair accessible
+ Wi-Fi available
Alcove
Cosy semi-private nook beside the main bar
The Alcove gives you a tucked-away space with the vibe of the main bar close by. It suits small celebrations and casual gatherings, and there is no room hire fee. A 75-inch screen is available for photo slideshows.
+ Cocktail capacity 40
+ Semi-private space
+ Access to main bar
+ 75-inch TV for slideshows
+ Fireplace during cooler months
+ Wheelchair accessible
+ Wi-Fi available
Boardroom
Private dining & meeting room for small groups
The Boardroom suits intimate dinners, work meetings, and small celebrations. It offers full privacy, AV facilities, and a comfortable setting for up to 20 seated guests.
+ Seated capacity 20
+ Private room
+ Plasma screen with AV connections
+ Ideal for work dinners, hens parties, meetings, and small birthdays
+ Wi-Fi available
+ Wheelchair accessible
Corner Bar
Semi-private bar space with its own courtyard
The Corner Bar gives you a lively spot just off the main bar, complete with its own enclosed courtyard and full bar facilities. It suits work gatherings and birthday parties, with direct access to the weekend dance floor.
+ Cocktail capacity 30–90
+ Semi-private space
+ Private enclosed courtyard
+ Bar facilities for exclusive-use bookings
+ Direct access to dance floor on weekends
+ Wheelchair accessible
+ Wi-Fi available
+ No unaccompanied minors after 9pm Saturdays
Corner Bar
Semi-private bar space with its own courtyard
The Corner Bar gives you a lively spot just off the main bar, complete with its own enclosed courtyard and full bar facilities. It suits work gatherings and birthday parties, with direct access to the weekend dance floor.
+ Cocktail capacity 30–90
+ Semi-private space
+ Private enclosed courtyard
+ Bar facilities for exclusive-use bookings
+ Direct access to dance floor on weekends
+ Wheelchair accessible
+ Wi-Fi available
+ No unaccompanied minors after 9pm Saturdays
Food Options
Flexible catering for casual, cocktail, or seated events
Good food sets the tone for your event, and The Alma gives you plenty to choose from. You can keep things relaxed with grazing platters, build energy with roaming canapés, or sit everyone down to a full restaurant-style menu. Every option is easy to plan and suits groups of any size.
What's Available?
+ Grazing platters
+ Canapés for cocktail events
+ Two or three course set menus
+ Premium three course menu
+ Pizza for casual group catering
Get Your Tailored Event Plan ✨
We get it, each event is different. We take a tailored approach. Tell us about your event and let's see if we're the right fit.
Frequently Asked Questions.
How do I check availability for my date?
Submit an enquiry and the Functions Manager will confirm availability for your preferred space and date.
Is there a minimum spend or catering requirement?
Yes. All events require catering for every guest. Cocktail functions require a minimum of $25 per person, and sit-down events require $40 per person. Final minimums will be confirmed with your plan.
Do you charge a room hire fee?
Some spaces have no room hire fee, while others depend on the booking type or level of exclusivity. Your event plan will outline any fees.
Can I book exclusive use of a space?
Yes. Several spaces offer full exclusivity depending on availability, guest numbers, and minimum spend.
What food options are available?
You can choose from platters, canapés, or set-menu packages. Options vary depending on the type of event and space.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Please provide all dietary details when finalising your numbers so the kitchen can prepare suitable options.
Can I bring my own cake?
Yes. Staff can cut and serve it for a small fee, or you can self-serve at no cost.
What are the beverage options?
You can run a bar tab, choose a subsidised tab, or let guests purchase their own drinks. You can also discuss custom setups with the Functions Manager.
Is AV available?
Several spaces include screens, microphones, or audio access. Details depend on the space you book.
Can I bring my own music or a DJ?
Yes, depending on the space. The Functions Manager will guide you through what each room can accommodate.
What is the latest time we can stay?
Last drinks are usually called at 11:45pm, with guests vacating by 12:30am unless otherwise arranged.
Can children attend?
Yes, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. All children must leave the premises by midnight under licensing laws.
Do you allow decorations?
Most decorations are welcome, but nothing can be nailed, screwed, or glued to walls. Confetti and similar items are not allowed.
Can we arrive early to set up?
Setup times depend on the space and existing bookings. Day functions usually run until 5pm, and evening access is generally from 5:30pm.
What is your deposit and payment process?
A deposit is required within seven days of the tentative booking, with final numbers and full payment due seven days before the event.
What is your cancellation policy?
Deposits are refundable with more than two months’ notice. Between one and two months receives a 50 percent refund. Less than one month is non-refundable.
Is outdoor space weatherproof?
Yes. The Garden Bar has a retractable roof, summer cooling, and heaters for winter.
Where can guests park?
Guests can park in our spacious carpark, street parking is also available.
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