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.
Current maximum numbers are based on all patrons using electronic sign-in app / or manual sign-in.
Hall with stage
Theatre Style: 200 people
Cabaret/Restaurant style: 130 people
Cocktail Party style: 150 people
COVID-19 Limits with:
QR code: 80 people / Manual: 40 people
Dimensions: 18.0 x 9.2 m
Incorporates sound system and microphones, piano. Projection equipment is also available on request
Supper Room
Theatre Style: 80 people
Restaurant Style: 50 people
COVID-19 Limits with:
QR code: 38 people / Manual: 19 people
Dimensions: 8.4 x 9.2 m
Direct access available to commercial kitchen, includes presentation screen
Green Room
Board Style: 20 people
Cocktail Party Style: 35 people
COVID-19 Limits with:
QR code: 16 people / Manual: 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 suitable for receiving & presentation of meals.
Direct access is available to either the Supper Room or the Main Hall when booked in conjunction with either of these spaces
COVID-19 Limits with:
QR code: 20 people / Manual: 10 people
Craft Room
Seating for: 12 to 14 people
COVID-19 Limits with:
QR code: 14 people / Manual: 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:
QR code: 14 people / Manual: 7 people
Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.8 m
A room for more smaller group meetings and classes.
Includes wall-mounted monitor for presentations.
Interview Room
Seating for: Up to 4 people
COVID-19 Limits with:
QR code: 4 people / Manual: 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:
QR code: 10 people / Manual: 5 people
Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.8 m
A well appointed small classroom space with up current workstations and software
SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY
Art Gallery
COVID-19 Limits with:
QR code: 24 people / Manual: 12 people
Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.8 m
Features include: Gallery lighting, hanging rods, plinths
A small, well-appointed gallery space is available for hire for short-term individual or group exhibitions.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY