Functions & Events
Whether you're planning a milestone birthday, engagement party, sporting club event, celebration of life or a long overdue family gathering, Mount Gambier Hotel offers multiple function spaces in the heart of the city to suit every occasion.
Our experienced team will help guide you through every step of the planning process, making it easy to create an event that's relaxed, memorable and tailored to your needs.
For those looking for a more exclusive setting, our popular Gather at 1862 function room is ideal for intimate celebrations, private dinners, board meetings, workshops and corporate conferences. With elegant black-and-white styling, hardwood furnishings and its own private entrance, bar and amenities it offers a sophisticated space for events that deserve something a little more special.
Our function menus showcase fresh, quality produce from across the Limestone Coast, with flexible catering packages for both seated dining and cocktail-style events. Combined with a choice of versatile function spaces, modern accommodation for travelling guests and a central location, Mount Gambier Hotel is the ideal venue for locals and visitors alike.
Whether you're celebrating life's biggest milestones or bringing colleagues together, we'd love to help create an event your guests will remember.
Stay The Night and Save
Planning a function at Mount Gambier Hotel? Guests attending your event can receive 10% off accommodation when you book one of our function packages.
It's a great option for family and friends travelling from out of town, allowing everyone to celebrate, stay the night and enjoy everything under one roof.
EXPLORE our spaces
Gather At 1862
Capacity – 40 seated or 120 standing
Gather at 1862 is a private room, suited to exclusive events, intimate dinners and corporate conferences. This regal room features hardwood furniture and black and white design elements.
Features
• Private bathroom
• Projector and whiteboard
• Private bar on request.
Spend
• Lunch: $1000 min spend
• Dinner: $2000 min spend
Please note there is a $250 room hire if minimum spend is not met.
Penola Room
Capacity – 60 seated or 120 standing
The Penola Room is the perfect space for a sporting club get together, milestone event or a long lunch. Access to our Penola Road outdoor seating area, provides for an additional capacity of 20 if required.
Features
• Private space with access to the front Bar
• Verandah access.
Spend - $1000 min spend.
Atrium
Capacity – 20 seated or 50 standing
The Atrium is upstairs and overlooks the hotel dining area from a beautifully crafted balcony adorned with vintage books, comfy chairs, and lounge. Perfect for a group to relax and connect for an intimate occasion.
Features
• Upstairs, so unfortunately no wheelchair access
• Closes at 10pm.
Spend - $500 min spend.
Would you like a personal tour
of our function spaces?
Book a personal tour with our Functions Manager
Click here to make an appointment.