The Austral (The Bunka) in Adelaide, SA

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About the function space

Constructed in the early to mid 1800s, the iconic Austral Hotel is located in the bustling east end of Rundle Street, and has become a long-standing favourite for locals and visitors.

The Bunka is a spacious, modern room boasting a contemporary design and utmost privacy for any function.

Fully equipped with a marble private bar, tap beer, full sound system, heating and air conditioning, the Bunka is a soundproof spot with double glazed windows. Turn up the tunes and celebrate! Perfect for any kind of party.

Function facilities

Exclusive bar: Yes
Exclusive smoking area: No

Exclusive toilets: No
Wheelchair access: Yes

Smoking area: Smokers need to go through the pub to smoke out the front. If you hire security you can smoke out the side entrance, which is just outside the room.

Parking: Street and local parking

Music facilities

This equipment is available in the function space free of charge:

Amp: Yes
PA System: No
Speakers: Yes
iPod/AUX input: Yes
Jukebox: No
Dance floor: No, but suitable area to dance

Mixer: No
CDJs: No
CD Player: No
Turntables: No
Mirror ball: No
Lighting: No

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: Yes
Free
background music: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: Yes
Band: Yes

Noise restrictions: None

Conditions for private party hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

300

+ Minimum spend

500

on food/drinks

500

on food/drinks

+ Security staff

200

= Total

1,000

Security staff fee calculation

All functions with more than 70 guests: $50 per hour.

Listed price is based on more than 70 guests.

Min—max guests

20 — 95

Party duration

8pm — 12am (4 hours)

At this time, the function space:

Closes

Extend the party until:

3am, provided guests are still buying drinks

Closing time

3am

Further conditions

Functions can start earlier.

If you hire security, you can have your own private entrance from Bent Street.

The venue may not be available mid Feb to mid March, due to the Adelaide Fringe Festival.

Underage policy

Underage guests are permitted until 1am, providing the underage guest is in the company of a responsible adult who is responsibly supervising them. One separate responsible adult per each underage guest.

Drink options

Bar tab, Cash bar/Pay as you go

Seasonal surcharges

None. Same hire conditions all weekends of the year.

Sun-Thu functions

Available at the same rates as weekends.

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

18th birthday party: No
21st birthday party: Yes

Bucks party: Yes
Hens night: Yes

Underage parties are not permitted.

Food / Catering

Can the venue provide:

Finger food: Yes
Meals: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

Finger food: Yes
Cake: Yes

Customer supplied finger food:

Restrictions: Cakes, lollies, chips and nuts only.
In-house heating/cooking facilities: None

Presentation facilities

In-house presentation facilities available for use at no extra charge:

Microphone/PA: Yes
Stage: Yes
DVD Player: No

Data projector: No
Projector screen: Yes
Large TV/Plasma/LCD: No

Further presentation facilities/conditions:

Projector can be hired for $250

Decorations policy

Can the venue:

Arrange decorations: No

Put up decorations: No

All types of party decorations are permitted.

Ticketed events policy

Can the customer charge for their function:

At the door: No

Presale: Yes

The Austral (The Bunka) - function hire