Our Top Perth Venues for a Corporate Event
Launches, gala dinners, conferences… where should I host my event?
The first check box on every event manager's list is choosing the venue; the most important, and often most difficult, decision to make. The venue is your make or break. It’s the foundation for fun. Or, {insert dramatic music}, the beginning of the end.
No matter what event you’re planning, we’ve curated a cheat sheet of some of our fave venues in P-town.
Intimate - Medium Spaces
Pia Gaze Studio, Perth
Right next door to Known Associates HQ is this breath of fresh air, Pia Gaze Studio (previously Elio Spaces); an intimate and exclusive white-washed event space by Designer Pia Gaze. Behind the cute wooden door, you’ll find sky-high ceilings, white timber floorboards and a cosy festoon-lit courtyard. You can easily make this space your own. Have a chat with Pia if you need a little styling direction - you’re in great hands.
Maximum Capacity: Up to 65 PAX cocktail, from 12 PAX sitting (depending on the layout and furniture)
Catering: BYO food and drinks
Amenities: simple kitchenette with sink, kettle and microwave, ice buckets, small countertop oven for heating items, toilets, some furniture, glassware and cutlery available.
What to host: Exhibitions, private functions and workshops on a smaller budget
Image: Pia Gaze Studio
Vin & Flower, Northbridge
Vin & Flower is a unique event space channelling inner-city industrial vibes with high ceilings, modern finishes and an outdoor courtyard, sitting at just a leisurely stroll from Perth CBD. Ask for Alo or Dave, the masters behind this successful venue. They used to own a custom-made furniture hire company, so they have stunning options and styles for you to choose from when booking their spaces. And! Fur babies are most welcome!
Fun fact - this venue used to be a bangin’ night spot in the 90s and 00s. Everyone knew and loved The Bog!
Maximum Capacity: 200 PAX cocktail | 140 PAX sit down
Catering: Beverages are catered in-house. Staff and glassware are included in the hire fee; drinks packages are available. BYO food or let the venue help you.
Amenities: Bar and kitchen facilities, selection of cocktail furniture, sound system, cordless microphone and data projector, designated venue coordinator to assist with external suppliers, floor plans and on the day set up, dimmable feature lighting, Wi-Fi.
What to host: Corporate, private functions and workshop
Image: Vin & Flower. Sources: Little Birdie Perth, Vin & Flower and Maisey Collections
QT Hotel, Perth CBD
A quirky, considered, and stylish hotel full of personality with multiple small to medium event and meeting spaces. Think wallpaper you could stare into for days, interesting ceilings and furniture pieces doubling as art, and bars and dining rooms which can become your event space if you ask the right questions. Even the bathrooms have personality overload to keep your guests talking.
Maximum Capacity: Up to 230 PAX cocktail
Catering: In-house. Hot tip! Their main restaurant, Santini Grill, has food to die for
Amenities: Wi-Fi, designated event coordinator, in-house AV
What to host: Corporate, private functions, meetings and workshops
Image: QT Hotel, Perth
Moana Hall, Perth CBD
Swoon! Channelling Great Gatsby vibes featuring floor to ceiling ornate arched windows, blue velvet booths, the prettiest bar with bespoke lighting and a balcony overlooking Hay Street Mall, Moana Hall is a striking event space tucked away in the heart of Perth. We love its old-world charm, its history and, Managing Director Cheyne Buczek, who shook the dust off this grand old building and breathed fresh life into her, is just a treasure to work with!
Maximum Capacity: Up to 120 PAX cocktail
Catering: BYO food. Drinks catered in-house
Amenities: Fully equipped bar with a large selection of alcohol (drinks package at extra cost), a variety of furniture, designated event coordinator, cordless microphone and PA system
What to host: Corporate, private functions, weddings and workshops
Image: Moana Hall
Feld & Co, Booragoon
An intimate bright warehouse space with loft ceilings, white walls, roller door entry, carpark extension, all whimsically styled with greenery. This baby is in the southern suburbs about 15 minutes from the city. We’ve held many events here and love it for its affordability, appealing aesthetics and lovely team. If the weather is good, the roller door can remain open, doubling your event space as you spill into the carpark for an under-the-stars experience with walls to project on and funky lighting options.
Maximum Capacity: 75 PAX cocktail
Catering: BYO food and drinks. Barista available through the venue
Amenities: Basic cutlery, plates and glassware, kitchenette, permanent photo backdrop, furniture, speaker, urn, mobile bar cart, mobile photo backdrop, photo booth with a backdrop
What to host: Corporate, private and charity functions, workshops with a small budget
Don’t forget! A section of the carpark can be used as a courtyard #winning
Image: Feld & Co
Medium - Large Sized Venues
Fridays Studio, West Perth
A large New York warehouse-style studio on Old Aberdeen Place in West Perth. The minimalistic space charms with its polished concrete floor, peeling-paint walls, exposed brick sections, soaring beamed ceilings and versatile studio nooks, providing a cool AF backdrop for any occasion. Managed by identical twins and incredible photographers, Ian and Erick Regnard, the space is adaptable to multiple scenarios and can chameleon into anything you want it to be. The large and remote space lends itself to really letting your hair down for a decent celebration, long into the night.
Maximum Capacity: Studio 1,300 cocktail & 150 sit down | Studio 2, 100 cocktail & 40 sit down
Catering: BYO food and drinks
Amenities: Bluetooth Speakers, Wi-Fi
What to host: Weddings, conferences, product launches, end of year parties and private functions
Image: Fridays Studio. Source: @teneilkablephoto
Lamont’s Bishop House, Perth CBD
Run by 40+ year old winemaking family, the Lamonts, this venue is a heritage-listed building situated in private gardens, sitting among the high rises of the Perth CBD. The enchanting family-run “house” features seven event spaces, Known Associates’ favourite being the Rose Garden where a waterfall, manicured trees and flowers, and evergreen flooring resembles falling down the rabbit hole into Wonderland. Ask for Jack Lamont when booking; he’s the grandson of Lamont’s founder, Corin, and will greet you with a smile as he takes care of your every need. One of the things we love about Lamont’s is the food; not only the amazing flavours and presentation, but the way they handle dietary requirements with ease and attention to detail from the kitchen to the service staff.
Maximum Capacity: Up to 300 PAX cocktail
Catering: In-house
Amenities: A variety of furniture
What to host: Weddings, corporate and private functions
Image: Lamont’s Bishop House
The Reveley Room RAC Arena, Perth CBD
Located on the top floor of RAC Arena, the Reveley Room features wall-to-wall geometric windows and a skylight, decked out with elegant varnished wooden floorboards and views of the city not available from any other venue. We think it’s the Arena’s best little secret as it’s not the first venue space that comes to mind when you think of Perth Arena. The sales staff, service and food are world-class, and situated in the CBD and close to parking and transport, you truly can’t go wrong.
Maximum Capacity: Up to 375 PAX cocktail
Catering: In-house
Amenities: Some furniture, built-in bar, in-house AV, Wi-Fi
What to host: Weddings, corporate and private functions
Hot tip! RAC Arena has many other spaces available for events, including the Arena floor itself. The venue has a big tick from us on versatility and style and spills into the large venue section as well.
Image: RAC Arena, Reveley Room
Grand Mama Venues
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Perth CBD
Ahhhh PCEC. We Perth residents weren’t too sure when they built this $225 million baby. It’s been described as a cockroach, a shed and a blight on the Perth foreshore HOWEVER, it’s actually an amazing event space that can cater to almost anything we could possibly dream of.
Firstly, it’s huge! One of the largest in our fair city and because it’s purpose-built, it can adapt to conferences, exhibitions, gala affairs, and meetings with ease, complete with public transport and hotels on the doorstep. We love to work with Karen Teong, Director of Sales and Events, who has been a smiling PCEC face for as long as we can remember. She knows the venue inside out and delivers exceptional customer service. Every. Single. Time.
Many of Perth’s most prestigious events are held at PCEC and it now has the added value of views over our beautiful Elizabeth Quay.
Maximum Capacity: 5000 PAX
Multiple event spaces from ballrooms, meeting rooms, theatre and exhibition space that can have a combined floor space of 16,644m2
Catering: In-house
Amenities: Some furniture, in-house, a dedicated event manager
What to host: Gala dinners, conferences, exhibitions, concerts and corporate events
Image: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Quarry Amphitheatre, City Beach
Nestled in the picturesque surrounds of Bold Park, the venue features limestone walls, lush green lawn terraces and views across the city skyline and beyond. Do you want somewhere unique? This is it! It hosts concerts, weddings, special events, you name it. All activities are held under the stars or, in cooler months, a purpose-built marquee.
Maximum Capacity: 140 PAX sit down | 300 PAX cocktail | 550 PAX theatre style
Catering: In-house by Ultimo Catering
Amenities: Digital in-house audio and lighting systems, an articulated truss system, marquee, chairs, architectural LED lighting (all available for an additional cost)
What to host: Weddings, concerts and corporate functions
Image: Quarry Amphitheatre
Fraser’s State Reception Centre, West Perth
Situated high up in the tranquil surroundings of Kings Park, a unique curved building featuring floor to ceiling windows showcases breathtaking views of Perth and the Swan River. Fraser’s is, as they say, an oldie but a goodie! The State Reception Centre received a $9 million upgrade to host Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2011.
Lucky for us mere humans, that one event created an event space which offers exquisite service, food, wine lists, natural light, and location, complete with a lush native arrival garden for pre-event drinks and entertainment. One thing we’ve never received at Fraser’s is poor quality food. Head Chef, Chris Taylor is a perfectionist who creates superb food experiences whether it be for two or 700 people. But our favourite person there is Manager, Alistair, who was rocking an impressive handlebar moustache last time we saw him. He’s always en pointe with service and precision.
Maximum Capacity: Up to 557 PAX theatre style
Catering: In-house
Amenities: Some furniture, in-house AV
What to host: Weddings, seminars, galas, corporate and private functions
Image: Fraser’s State Reception Centre. Sources: Fraser’s Event & Catering and P.S. Smile Productions
Winthrop Hall, Nedlands
Located on the UWA Campus, the majestic cathedral-like venue built in 1932 simply takes your breath away. It features a marble and mosaic foyer and vaulted ceiling leading to the auditorium housing an enormous floor to ceiling pipe organ, stained glass windows and Aboriginal motifs on the ceiling. Think the Great Hall in Harry Potter, then make it grander! For pre-dinner drinks, step outside to manicured lawns or gather around the lake. We recently managed the Jilya Institute Concert headlined by John Butler here - magic!
Maximum Capacity: Up to 974 - Winthrop Hall | Up to 500 - The Undercroft
Catering: Beverages catered in-house. BYO food.
Amenities: Modular stage, PA system, licensed bar, in-house AV, trestle tables and chairs
What to host: Weddings, concerts, conferences, exhibitions, corporate and private functions
Image: UWA, Winthrop Hall
Optus Stadium, Burswood
When they say we have a world-class stadium, they’re not kidding. But Optus Stadium offers so much more than a sporting venue. With more than 20 function spaces as well as several outdoor facilities in the Stadium Park, each offering unique views and experiences, this venue can cater to almost anything. Think big screens, protected outdoor balconies, gala spaces, intimate rooms with panoramic views of East Perth and much more. Give Nadia Owen, the Queen of Optus Stadium, a call for more info. You can also listen to our chat with her on the venue in Season 2, Episode 16 of Behind The Clipboard Podcast.
Maximum Capacity: Up to 2,000 PAX
Catering: In-house
Amenities: Some furniture, in-house AV
What to host: Corporate and private functions, conferences, exhibitions, end of year parties, meetings and seminars, balls
For something different, consider hosting your event in the stadium arena.
Image: Optus Stadium
Crown Perth, Burswood
Crown Perth is arguably the busiest events venue in town. It just offers EVERYTHING at your fingertips; accommodation, entertainment, multiple food and beverage offerings, a casino. It really is a one stop shop. With multiple unique event spaces, from ballrooms to luxury function rooms such as the Crown Mansions, Crystal Lounge and Poolside, it’s clear to see why we love it. In general Crown just gets it. They know what works, how to mass produce tasty meals, the spaces are shiny and new, and the process is easy. Going there for a formal occasion, you just feel kind of, classy.
Maximum Capacity: Up to 2,000 PAX
Catering: In-house
Amenities: Some furniture, in-house AV
What to host: Corporate and private functions, conferences, exhibitions, end of year parties, meetings and seminars, balls
Image: Crown Perth
Beaumonde on the Point, East Perth
This venue is a bit of a dark horse. We hosted many events there and its river location, beautiful bar, food, service and easy access from the city makes it a viable option for medium to large gala events. The East Perth water’s edge venue features floor to ceiling windows, extensive outdoor balconies, modern, purpose-built event technology, furnished with blue and gold tones - yes, it has a ballroom with carpet which doesn’t make you want to throw up. Genius!
Maximum Capacity: 800 PAX cocktail | 420 PAX sit down
Catering: In-house
Amenities include: Some furniture (rounds, chairs and cocktail tables, garden furniture for balconies), state of the art AV, Wi-Fi, feature lighting
What to host: Weddings, corporate and private functions
Image: Beaumonde on the Point
*Note: The above venue capacities are subject to change based on current Covid-19 restrictions. Please contact the venue to find out their capacity restrictions.
