Avalon comfortably holds 90 guests sit down style, up to 100 with cosy seating or canapé style. Please note, when the maximum sit down capacity is reached space for a band and a dance floor is restricted.

There is a minimum spend requirement of $10,000 if you would like exclusive use of Avalon on a Friday - Sunday, and $5000 Monday - Thursday. Should your guest numbers fall short of the minimum spend, the full minimum tariff will be charged.

‘Exclusive use’ provides use of Avalon dining room and cocktail lounge for 5 hours.

To secure your date, we require an initial security deposit of $3,000.00 (credited towards the final account) within 7 days of receiving your confirmation. Once paid this reflects your recognition and agreement with the information provided on this site.

Full payment is due 7 days prior to the wedding date, with any outstanding charges incurred paid on the day.

Avalon is set in the dress circle of the 1936 Savoy Picture Theatre. Access to the dining room and cocktail bar is via a flight of approx. 20 steps, with handrails provided on both sides. There are also 3 steps from the street level at the foyer entrance. Unfortunately there is no elevator or wheelchair access.

Final numbers and menu selection is required 14 days prior to the wedding. Once final numbers are provided, this will be taken as confirmed. Catering will be provided for this number, and this will be the minimum charged irrespective of last minute cancellations.

All food is subject to seasonal change; however, notification will be given for any changes.

FOOD ALLERGIES

Please advise details of guests with food allergies when confirming final numbers. Our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen that handles nuts, shellfish, sesame and gluten. Whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate guest dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free.

SUPPLIER MEALS

Meals for entertainers, photographers, videographers can be supplied at $45 per person. This will include a main meal plus non-alcoholic beverages.

Due to the breakable nature of Avalon, our venue is not suitable for children under the age of 12 years.

You may supply your own table decorations and wedding favours however, no glitter confetti, and nothing is to be attached to any wall, door or other part of the Avalon. Linen napkins available at additional cost. A cake table and gift table is also available.

We provide complimentary use of our in-house music system with iPod connection, including microphone and speakers.

Avalon is a fully licensed venue. All of our staff are trained in the Responsible Service of Alcohol, and those standards must be enforced. It is your responsibility to ensure the orderly conduct of your guests.

Alcohol must not be taken out of the building.

BYO is not permitted at weddings. We can tailor a drinks package to suit your needs and budget, or have beverages charged on a consumption basis.

SMOKING

In accordance with the NSW Health and Hygiene laws, smoking is not prohibited within the Avalon or Savoy building and surrounding areas.

In the event that you need to cancel/postpone your wedding we will happily refund any deposits paid however, all cancellations or changes of date made within 21 days of your wedding will incur a loss of the $3000 security deposit.

Our dining room allows for many flexible layouts. A sample floor plan can be found here.