520 RUTHVEN ST, TOOWOOMBALUNCH & DINNER, 7 DAYS TOOWOOMBA

CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS

PARTY VENUES IN TOOWOOMBA

The Rock is a party and celebration venue at 520 Ruthven Street in the Toowoomba CBD, with two private function spaces. Level One holds up to 150 guests for a cocktail party and Room 1911 holds up to 60 for smaller gatherings. Both come with a private bar, a dedicated event manager and your own event staff. Booking fees start at $300 and celebration packages start at $100 per person for two hours including food and drinks.

LEVEL ONE
Up to 150 guests
ROOM 1911
Up to 60 guests
BOOKING FEE
From $300
PACKAGES
From $100 per person

WHAT WE HOST

If it's worth marking, it's worth doing properly. These are the celebrations our events team looks after most often, though the packages bend to suit whatever you have in mind.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Eighteenths through to eightieths, with a private bar, a dance floor on Level One and a grazing table waiting when your guests walk in.

ENGAGEMENTS

Cocktails on arrival, canapés circulating and room for everyone who wants to raise a glass, without the formality of a sit down dinner.

CHRISTMAS PARTIES

End of year celebrations for work teams, clubs and families, with packages that cover the food and the drinks so the night runs to a set budget.

MILESTONES AND ANNIVERSARIES

Retirements, anniversaries and the big round numbers, in a room that's yours alone for the night.

WAKES AND MEMORIALS

A quiet, private space with catering handled and staff who understand the day, so the family can be together without organising anything.

CLUB AND COMMUNITY NIGHTS

Presentation nights, fundraisers and end of season wind ups, with AV, a microphone and a stage if you need one.

OUR FUNCTION SPACES

Guests raising their drinks at a party on Level One at The Rock Toowoomba

LEVEL ONE

Exclusive hire, up to 150 guests

Level One sits above the Top Bar with views over Ruthven Street and the beer garden below. It is an exclusive use space with its own private bar, six large screens and a dance floor, which makes it the room for a party that needs space to move.

Level One booking fees and minimum spend
WhenHire timeBooking feeMinimum spend
Monday to Thursday10am to 4pm or 5pm to 12am$300$500
Friday to Sunday, daytime10am to 4pm$300$1,000
Friday to Sunday, evening5pm to 12am$500$2,000

A private dining table set with candles in Room 1911 at The Rock Toowoomba

ROOM 1911

Exclusive hire, up to 60 guests

Room 1911 is the secluded option for smaller gatherings, with a private bar and your own event staff so nothing interrupts the night. Choose canapés, a roaming menu or settle in for a seated meal.

Room 1911 booking fees and minimum spend
WhenHire timeBooking feeMinimum spend
Monday to Sunday, daytime10am to 4pm$300$250
Monday to Thursday, evening5pm to 12am$500$500
Friday to Sunday, evening5pm to 12am$500$1,200

Seating capacity: cocktail 60, theatre 60, banquet 40, cabaret 32, U shape 20.

CELEBRATION PACKAGES

Each package covers food and drinks for the whole group, so you know the cost before the first guest arrives. Minimum 30 people. Package prices do not include the booking fee.

SOCIAL

Pre set grazing table on arrival, your choice of gourmet pizzas and platters, and the luxe beverage package.

  • 2 hours$100 per person
  • 3 hours$115 per person
  • 5 hours$130 per person

GATHER

Everything in Social, plus a cocktail for every guest on arrival.

  • 2 hours$120 per person
  • 3 hours$135 per person
  • 5 hours$150 per person

FEAST

Grazing table, gourmet pizzas and platters, a cocktail on arrival and the premium beverage package.

  • 2 hours$140 per person
  • 3 hours$155 per person
  • 5 hours$170 per person

FOOD AND DRINKS

CANAPÉ PACKAGES

Chef Angelo Velante's canapé list runs from Angus beef with wakame and ponzu to truffle mushroom arancini and Peking duck spring rolls.

  • 2 hours Six hot or cold canapés, $35 per person
  • 3 hours Six canapés plus two substantial, $45 per person
  • 5 hours Six canapés, two substantial and two dessert, $60 per person

SHARE PLATTERS

Each platter caters for up to ten people, so they work alongside a package or on their own.

  • East Meets West $200
  • The Grill $180
  • The Artisan Spread $180
  • Goodness Grazer $160, vegetarian
  • Coastal Selection $200
  • Gourmet pizzas $75 for three

GRAZING TABLES

Our 1.8 metre grazing tables are built to impress, with seasonal and artisanal selections. Minimum 50 people.

  • Oyster bar $20 per person
  • Cheese station $16 per person
  • Charcuterie station $15 per person
  • Dockside station $12 per person
  • Dessert station $12 per person

SEATED MENU

Available in Room 1911 for seated dining, alternate drop, minimum 15 people. Beverages are arranged separately.

  • Two courses $70 per person
  • Three courses $80 per person

Mains include reef fish, rib fillet, creamy ravioli and braised pork belly.

BEVERAGE PACKAGES

A beverage package applies to every guest for the whole event. A bar tab, drinks on consumption or a cash bar are all alternatives.

  • Luxe $55 for two hours, $60 for three, $70 for five
  • Premium $70 for two hours, $75 for three, $85 for five
  • Basic spirits add $15 per person per hour

BESPOKE ADDITIONS

Small touches that lift the night without reworking the whole package.

  • Cocktail on arrival $15 per person
  • Louis Roederer Champagne on arrival $15 per person
  • Spirits upgrade $15 per person
  • Bar tab or cash bar arranged to your limit

WHAT'S INCLUDED

The booking fee covers your room hire and everything below, so there are no surprises once the planning starts.

PLANNING

  • A dedicated event expert
  • Unlimited site visits
  • Unlimited phone and email contact
  • A full planning meeting, with more on request
  • Help finding and coordinating vendors
  • Item drop off the day before and collection the day after

THE SPACE

  • Exclusive use for your booked hours
  • Heating and air conditioning
  • Two parking spaces at Oaks Toowoomba
  • Complimentary wi fi

FURNITURE AND SETTING

  • All tables and chairs for your seating plan
  • Pressed linen in Room 1911
  • Easels, cake table, cake knife and wishing well
  • Cutlery, fine china and crystal glassware
  • Furniture arrangement and set up

AUDIO VISUAL

  • Sound system with PA
  • Roaming microphones
  • Six 75 inch screens on Level One
  • Portable large screen in Room 1911
  • Portable stage and basic AV support

ON THE DAY

  • Event coordinator or day of staff
  • Set up and pack down
  • Cleaning before and after
  • All staffing for the duration

CATERING

  • Serving stations set up
  • Platters and serving equipment
  • Water service and glasses
  • Refrigeration for your cake

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many people can The Rock hold for a party?

Level One holds up to 150 guests for a cocktail party and Room 1911 holds up to 60. Room 1911 seats 40 for a banquet, 32 cabaret style, 60 theatre style and 20 in a U shape.

Is there a booking fee or room hire fee?

Yes. The booking fee covers your room hire, the event planning team, event staff, furniture and equipment. It starts at $300 and is separate to the minimum spend.

What contributes to the minimum spend?

Both pre ordered food and drinks and anything you or your guests buy on the day count toward the minimum spend. The booking fee does not.

Do I need to book a function for a group of friends?

If you are hosting more than 20 people, yes. Groups of up to 20 can book under standard booking conditions with no deposit or minimum spend, and your guests can buy their own food and drinks in our function spaces.

When do you need final guest numbers?

Confirmed numbers are requested 14 days before your function. Numbers commonly move up or down from what you gave at the time of booking, and that's fine.

How much should I put on a bar tab?

A rough guide is $15 per drink, multiplied by the number of drinks you want to cover per guest, multiplied by your guest numbers. You set the limit and can extend it during the night if you want to.

Can I restrict what guests order on the bar tab?

Yes. Common options are beer, wine, soft drink and basic spirits, or a full open bar with cocktails, shots, doubles and top shelf excluded. You can also cap the dollar limit or the hours it runs.

Do all guests need to be on the same beverage package?

Yes. A beverage package covers the whole group from start to finish. Staggered times and individual packages are not permitted, apart from minors and pregnant guests.

How do I book?

Contact our events team and we'll send a booking form with our terms and conditions and how to secure the date. Your booking is confirmed once the contract is returned and the booking fee is paid.

What happens if I have to cancel?

All payments made towards your function are non refundable.

Can I hire extra equipment such as a stage?

Yes. A portable stage is already included, and our team can supply a list of recommended vendors for anything else you need.

Can we split the bill across several cards?

Yes, we can split payment between two or more cards or other methods.

HOW TO BOOK

  1. Get in touchTell our events team what you're planning and we'll talk through the spaces and packages that fit.
  2. Come and lookBook a time to walk through your preferred space and picture the night.
  3. Secure the dateComplete the booking form and pay the booking fee.
  4. Start planningYour event manager takes it from here, right through to the night itself.

Or call the pub on (07) 4548 0460 and ask for the events team.

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