A private space for a celebration that feels like yours.
Celebrate your 21st, milestone birthday, engagement, work party or special event with your own private space and bar. The Loft hosts up to 130 guests cocktail-style, and The Mezzanine up to 70, also cocktail-style. No room hire, minimum food spend applies.
Email meantimehamilton@gmail.comNo room hire·The Loft up to 130 (cocktail)·The Mezzanine up to 70 (cocktail)
Choose your space
Why Meantime works for functions
Just a minimum spend that's very achievable for your group size. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Your own space, your own bar, no shared areas. Gluten free beer, wine, and cocktails throughout.
Seated, cocktail, or a mix — set up the way you want for your event style.
Enquire today, deposit locks in your date, we handle the rest. No complicated logistics.
Three steps from enquiry to celebration
Enquire
Send us your date, guest count and event type. We'll review your details and get back to you to discuss availability and the best space for your event.
Confirm
We'll send through the agreement and a $500 deposit link to lock in your date.
Celebrate
We'll guide you through the room, catering, drinks, setup and timing, so on the night you can just enjoy it.
Not sure which space suits your event?
Tell us your preferred date, guest numbers and type of celebration. We'll help you work out the best fit.
Or email meantimehamilton@gmail.com
What it looks like at Meantime
From styled sit-down dinners to milestone parties and corporate nights — the space transforms around your event.
Simple shared catering
No complicated menu planning required. Everything is designed for groups. One platter feeds around five guests — tell us your numbers and we'll suggest exactly what you need.
Platters
Pizzas
We also offer custom menus including canapé and shared-style options.
Celebration Cakes
All cakes are made in house and gluten free.
Dessert Platters
The hot platter is brownie and sticky date pudding, served with cream. The cold platter is a selection of five cold desserts.
Beverage options
Bar Tab
Set a fixed amount — we'll track it and let you know when you're close.
Cash Bar
Guests order and pay at the bar. Full menu available throughout your event.
Drinks on the day
Bar tab, cash bar, or a mix of both — tell us what suits when you enquire.
Kids are welcome but do not count toward minimum guest numbers.
Thanks for a fabulous experience during our 30/40 birthday celebration in the loft function room. The cocktails on offer made for a thoroughly enjoyable night!
Function FAQs
Is there a room hire fee?
No. There is no room hire fee for either space. Instead a minimum food spend applies, so what you pay goes into feeding your guests.
How many people can The Loft hold?
Up to 130 guests cocktail-style.
How many people can The Mezzanine hold?
Up to 70 guests cocktail-style.
What are the minimum guest numbers?
The Loft has a minimum of 60 adults and The Mezzanine a minimum of 40 adults.
What are the minimum food spends?
The Loft is $1,000 and The Mezzanine is $500.
Is the deposit included in the food spend?
Yes. A $500 deposit secures your date and is credited toward your minimum food spend.
Does each room have a private bar?
Yes, both The Loft and The Mezzanine have their own private bar.
What food options are available?
Functions run on shared platters and pizzas brought out to the room, plus celebration cakes and dessert platters. Full options and pricing are listed above.
Can guests use a cash bar or a bar tab?
Both. You can run a bar tab where you set the limit and inclusions, a cash bar where guests purchase their own, or a combination of the two.
Is all the food gluten free?
Yes. Meantime is a 100% gluten free venue, so the entire menu is coeliac safe.
How do I check whether my date is available?
Use the Check Your Date button, call the Functions team on 0431 814 757, or email meantimehamilton@gmail.com.
Can we bring a DJ?
Yes. Your DJ brings their own equipment, and we'll sort access, power and a safe spot to set up. The Loft has a dance floor and its own sound system.
Can we decorate the room?
Absolutely. Theming, signage, balloons and florals are all welcome. We just ask no confetti or glitter, nothing screwed or permanently fixed, and everything taken away at the end of the night.
Can we bring a cake?
We make our celebration cakes in house, all gluten free, and you can see them above. If you'd prefer to bring your own cake for a private function, that's fine. We'll set it up on a cake table for you with napkins. We don't provide plates or cutlery for outside cakes, and we're not able to accept crockery or cutlery brought in from outside either, so it's napkins only. Outside cakes aren't permitted for regular restaurant bookings.
Are children permitted?
Yes, children are very welcome. They don't count toward the minimum adult guest numbers.
Is the space accessible?
Our building is a heritage listed former Masonic Lodge and there is no lift. The Loft and The Mezzanine are both upstairs. The Mezzanine is a single flight of around ten steps, and The Loft is around twelve steps to a rest platform and a further twelve to the room, with handrails the whole way and room to be assisted. Our ground floor Lounge is step free but seats around 35, so it does not suit larger groups. If accessibility matters for your guests, please call us and we'll talk it through honestly, or come in and see the stairs for yourself.
What time must functions finish?
Music finishes at 11:30pm. We are licensed until midnight Monday to Saturday, and until 10pm on Sunday. Saturday daytime functions finish by 4:30pm.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be in writing. With more than one month's notice, only the deposit is forfeited. With one month or less, the deposit is retained and a $20 per head fee applies based on the numbers on your booking agreement.
Planning a function? Let's check your date.
Tell us your preferred date, guest count and event type. We'll confirm availability, answer your questions and help you choose the right space.
Or email meantimehamilton@gmail.com
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