Mechanics’ Institute Reserve
Facilities and venue hire
The Mechanics’ Institute Reserve provides a range of modern, well appointed rooms and facilities for hire.
Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions room capacities are limited. Maximum numbers vary depending on current restrictions with all patrons being required to sign in using electronic QR code app or the available paper based sheets.
CURRENT LIMIT IN OPERATION at 27th July is 1 Person per 4sqm
Hall with stage
Theatre Style: 200 people
Cabaret/Restaurant style: 130 people
Cocktail Party style: 150 people
COVID-19 Limits with:
- 1 person / 2sqm: 80 people
- 1 person / 4sqm: 40 people
- With Stage area: 10 or 5 people extra respectively
Dimensions: 18.0 x 9.2 m
Various audio-visual equipment is available including an installed sound system. Microphones, projection equipment, piano and other presentation equipment are also available on request
Supper Room
Theatre Style: 80 people
Restaurant Style: 50 people
COVID-19 Limits with:
- 1 person / 2sqm: 38 people
- 1 person / 4sqm: 19 people
Dimensions: 8.4 x 9.2 m
Direct access available to commercial kitchen, includes presentation screen, chairs, fold-up tables.
Can be used for a variety of activities including dinners, public meetings, classroom, film screenings, yoga, etc.
Green Room
Board Style: 20 people
Cocktail Party Style: 35 people
COVID-19 Limits with:
- 1 person / 2sqm: 16 people
- 1 person / 4sqm 8 people
Dimensions: 6.1 x 5.8 m
Enjoy the historic ambiance of this venue for small group meetings and events. A comfortable and well appointed space.
Kitchen
A spacious commercial style kitchen with servery provides easy access for the presentation of meals. Cutlery, crockery, cooking equipment, fridges and commercial dishwasher are all supplied within the facility.
Easy access is available from the kitchen either directly to the adjacent Supper Room or through an adjoining space to the Main Hall when booked in conjunction with either of these spaces
COVID-19 Limits with:
- 1 person / 2sqm: 20 people
- 1 person / 4sqm 10 people
Craft Room
Seating for: 12 to 14 people
COVID-19 Limits with:
- 1 person / 2sqm: 14 people
- 1 person / 4sqm: 7 people
Dimensions: 6.0 x 5.0 m
A small, general-purpose room for smaller groups and classes, particularly suitable for art and craft based activities such as drawing, sewing and patchwork
Meeting Room
Seating for: 12 to 14 people
COVID-19 Limits with:
- 1 person / 2sqm: 14 people
- 1 person / 4sqm: 7 people
Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.8 m
A room for more smaller group meetings and classes.
Includes wall-mounted monitor for presentations. Other presentation and meeting equipment available on request
Interview Room
Seating for: Up to 4 people
COVID-19 Limits with:
- 1 person / 2sqm: 4 people
- 1 person / 4sqm: 2 people
Dimensions: 3.4 x 3.8 m
An ideal room for interviews, consultations or small meetings.
Computer Lab
Facilities: 8 workstations
COVID-19 Limits with:
- 1 person / 2sqm: 10 people
- 1 person / 4sqm: 5 people
Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.8 m
A well appointed small classroom space with current update to date and maintained workstations and software
SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY
Art Gallery
COVID-19 Limits with:
- 1 person / 2sqm: 24 people
- 1 person / 4sqm: 12 people
Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.8 m
Features include: Gallery lighting, hanging system with hooks, plinths
A small, well-appointed gallery space is available for hire for short-term individual or group exhibitions.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY