At Seaview Williamstown we have two event spaces that each hold up to 130 guests however they can also connect to hold up to 260 guests. The capacity limits are the same for both sit-down banquet and stand-up cocktail events.

Basic audio-visual equipment including 2 x plasma screens, in-house PA system, 2 x hand-held wireless microphones and 2 x portable projectors and screens.

Please note: Our projector and TVs are not connected/they will not be able to display the same content at the same time and be controlled together. Our projector also does not have sound. Any video footage must be played through the TVs only.

Unfortunately, not. We will be able to set up the AV for you and show you how to control it however we will not play/pause music for you, change PowerPoint slides etc.

We have a laptop that is connected to our system with a Spotify account if you would like to play your own public Spotify playlist on this laptop. You are also welcome to bring a USB stick to plug into this laptop to play music through the PA system or a slideshow on our TVs. Alternatively, you can provide your own laptop to connect to the system with the following connections: USB, HDMI, USB-C.

Seaview is a fully licensed venue therefore we do not allow clients to bring their own alcohol for any style of event.

*Examples based on 130 guests

One course: 130 main plates, napkins, knives, forks, and spoons will be set on a trestle table for guests to help themselves and use for both their entree and main course. Once guests have finished eating, our staff will clear and clean this crockery.

Two courses: 130 entree plates, napkins, knives, and forks will be set on dining tables for guests to use for their entree course. Once guests have finished their entrees, our staff will clear and clean this crockery. 130 main plates, napkins, knives, forks, and spoons will be set on a trestle table for guests to help themselves and use for their main course. Once guests have finished their main course, our staff will clear and clean this crockery. 

Three courses: 130 entree plates, napkins, knives, and forks will be set on dining tables for guests to use for their entree course. Once guests have finished their entrees, our staff will clear and clean this crockery. 130 main and dessert plates, napkins, knives, forks, and spoons will be set on a trestle table for guests to help themselves and use for their main course. Once guests have finished their main course, our staff will clear and clean this crockery and same goes for the dessert course. 

Tea and coffee is not included in venue hire. We offer an optional unlimited tea and coffee station at $4.00 per person for a minimum of 20 pax. For example, if you order an unlimited tea and coffee station for 20 pax, we will have 20 cups and saucers set for 20 guests to help themselves to tea and coffee. We then replenish the tea and coffee when needed. If you are interested in a tea and coffee station, please let us know and we will add this this to your final invoice. Unfortunately, tea and coffee is separate to your bar tab and cannot be made and purchased on consumption.

Tea and coffee is not included in venue hire. We offer an optional unlimited tea and coffee station at $4.00 per person for a minimum of 20 pax. For example, if you order an unlimited tea and coffee station for 20 pax, we will have 20 cups and saucers set for 20 guests to help themselves to tea and coffee. We then replenish the tea and coffee when needed. If you are interested in a tea and coffee station, please let us know and we will add this this to your final invoice. Unfortunately, tea and coffee is separate to your bar tab and cannot be made and purchased on consumption.

Fortunately, our venue is pretty isolated, and sound doesn’t tend to travel to our neighbours however unreasonable noise or music that is affecting other patrons, or surrounding residences must be turned down or off under the event supervisors’ instructions. External suppliers of any type of entertainment such as bands and DJ must adhere to the noise level legal requirements, and if not, any resulting penalties will be covered by them.

You are welcome to use candles in the venue however this is at your own risk. If the fire alarm goes off, we can’t turn off the alarm until the fire brigade get here which can be up to half an hour. On top of this, you will also be responsible for payment of the false alarm fee that the fire brigade may charge. Even if they are unlikely, I just need to ensure you are aware of the potential consequences.

Downstairs on our outdoor decking area where there are cigarette bins. This area is located to the left of our main entrance. Strictly no smoking anywhere inside the venue or out on the balconies.

Yes, we have a bridal suite downstairs to the right of our entrance that has a dressing room and bathroom. Please be aware that this is not for all guests, only the organiser/s

All guests over 18 must be on your chosen beverage package. Only one beverage package is to be selected for every guest over 18 for the entire duration of the event.

Yes, we will keep you updated throughout the night in regard to how your bar tab is going. If you decide to exceed the minimum spend amount, payment will be required via credit card at the end of night. Visa and Mastercard payments incur a surcharge fee of 2.2% surcharge of the total amount and Amex payments will incur a service fee of 5%. To avoid this fee, you are able to pre-pay a higher bar tab amount than the minimum beverage spend however please be aware that if this pre-paid amount is not all used you will not receive the money back.

Yes, we like to use Audio Visual Services who are an AV equipment supplier in Williamstown. They have been to our venue numerous times and are very familiar with it. Their website is linked below:

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3 hours. Your bump in period must be directly before your event start time. For example, if your event starts at 7.00pm, your bump in period may be 5.00pm-7.00pm. All vendors have the same designated bump in/out period. You will then have a one hour window to conclude your event. All guests must exit by the designated event finish time, and any externally sourced items, including decorations and DJ equipment, must be removed within the following hour.

Unfortunately, we do not allow prior access the day before events as our venue may be booked and we don’t have the capacity to store any furniture, decorations etc. All deliveries/set will need to take place during your bump in period. 

Unfortunately not, any externally sourced decorations or furniture must be collected during your bump out period.

Up to ten chairs around each dining table. We suggest no less than five around one table.

Our cocktail tables are 60cm x 60cm and our round dining tables are 1.8m x 1.8m.

We include white linen for the tables. We can also provide white chair covers however they are an additional fee of $3.50 per chair.

We have trestle tables you are welcome to use however they are the same height as our round dining tables. Please feel free to externally source one if necessary.

Lift doors are 100cm wide and 205cm high and the inside of the lifts are 160cm wide, 200cm deep and 230cm high.

Doors to the function rooms are 95cm wide and 270 high and doors leading to the outdoor staircases are 99cm wide and 203cm high.

Yes, there is stair access in both wings for the purpose of bringing items that don’t fit in our lifts in and out of the venue, however stairs can’t be used for the purpose of guests entering and exiting during the event (unless they have a serious lift phobia).

Unfortunately not, however you are welcome to externally source these.

Yes, a 20% deposit of the estimated function revenue is required to secure your event date.

Yes, you will receive the password at your request on arrival.

Yes, we do. Please see below the relevant measurements regarding coffin access:

• Lift doors are 100cm wide and 205cm high.
• The inside of the lifts are 160cm wide, 200cm deep and 230cm high.
• Doors to the function rooms are 95cm wide and 270 high.
• Doors leading to the outdoor staircases are 99cm wide and 203cm high.

We have approximately 70 spots. We are also very lucky to have an extra 20 car parks just outside of our own car park (on Battery Road) that are free and unlimited.

A week prior to your event.

Unfortunately, we do not have powered speakers available for a DJ set up. We have an in-house PA system that you are welcome to use and connect to via our Seaview laptop or your own device however any DJ equipment will need to be externally sourced.