Looking for something unforgettable? The Colonist is available for exclusive hire, giving you and your guests the run of our eclectic, heritage-meets-modern space on The Parade. Whether it’s a milestone celebration, corporate event, or a private party that deserves a little polish, our entire venue can be yours.
Think curated wines, craft beers, and premium plates served across heritage interiors and moody, modern bar spaces. You’ll have the full attention of our team, tailoring food and drink packages to suit your occasion.
The semi-private Parade Pavilion offers an outdoor setting with a front-row view of The Parade. It is well suited to long-table lunches, seated celebrations and work events that call for something relaxed and a little different.
Combining two of The Colonist’s most distinctive semi-private spaces, the Saloon Bar and Fireplace Room offer a flexible setting for larger celebrations. Guests can move easily between the rooms, creating a natural flow for dining, drinks and mingling.
The semi-private Saloon Bar is a relaxed, character-filled space suited to smaller celebrations, work gatherings and drinks with friends. Close to the energy of the pub, it offers an easy and welcoming setting for bringing a group together.
Warm, intimate and full of heritage character, the semi-private Fireplace Room is a welcoming setting for seated dinners, birthdays and cocktail-style celebrations. Its cosy atmosphere makes it feel special without being overly formal.
Make the private laneway garden your own for a larger celebration in one of The Colonist’s most distinctive spaces. Open, social and full of atmosphere, it is a natural choice for engagement parties, milestone birthdays and cocktail-style events.
Surrounded by greenery, the semi-private half garden gives your group a dedicated space while keeping the atmosphere of the garden around you. It is ideal for relaxed birthdays, engagement celebrations and social work events.
