Willie the Boatman
601/75 Mary St, St Peters NSW 2044, Australia
Willie the Boatman has two versatile meeting and event spaces designed to inspire creativity, functionality and fun. Located in Precinct 75, St Peters, Sydney, the building has a rich heritage dating back to the early 1900s. The character of the original site has been maintained, offering period charm with high ceilings, exposed timber, raw finishes and bold creative spaces. Each room is entirely different. Your choice of room sets the theme for your event and helps you achieve your goals – whether it’s a strategic planning day, a training session or a client function, one of our rooms will be the perfect match. If you're a creative and switched-on business looking for something distinctive, these are the function rooms for you. They're ideal for meetings, brainstorming sessions, training courses, workshops, seminars, photoshoots and big or small events. This interesting venue offers visitors something genuinely different to do in Sydney. There is ample on-site parking, a cafés micro-brewery, axe throwing, hair studios, monthly market day and a vast range of exciting boutique homeware stores and showrooms to take a stroll through. The best part of holding your event at Willie the Boatman? At the end the day, you jcan oin us in the bar for one of our award-winning beers, cider or glass of wine.
Willie the Boatman Function Rooms
The Den 40 to 80 Pax
The Den is light and bright with lots of greenery and plenty of seating configurations – from classroom to lounge style. It’s exceptionally versatile and a perfect training seminar, function, work party or corporate launch space. The room c...
The Cage - 20 Pax
A boardroom with a twist, The Cage is designed to inspire creativity. It has a table seating 20 with plenty of room for presentations, a whiteboard, and an 80cm TV. This functional room is suited to small groups of up to 20 people. Access ...
Frequently Asked Questions
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Willie the Boatman?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Willie the Boatman and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Willie the Boatman Brewery to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Willie the Boatman Brewery to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Willie the Boatman Brewery if you book via us.
How much does an event cost at Willie the Boatman Brewery?
Events at Willie the Boatman Brewery start from 0.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Willie the Boatman Brewery?
The following types of events can be held at Willie the Boatman Brewery:
- Wedding
- Workshop
- Trivia Night
- Seminar
- Meeting
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- Gala Dinner
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Engagement Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Cocktail Party
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- AGM
- Awards Dinner
- Bar Mitzvah
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Function
- Bat Mitzvah
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Willie the Boatman Brewery is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Willie the Boatman Brewery is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Willie the Boatman Brewery is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Willie the Boatman Brewery?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Willie the Boatman Brewery:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.