At a glance
- Up to 120 seated guests
- Up to 200 standing guests
- Indoor and outdoor areas
- Audiovisual facilities
- Suitable for seated or cocktail-style events
- Flexible event layouts
- Food and drinks packages available
One space, plenty of possibilities
The Bar and Courtyard gives your guests the freedom to move between indoor and outdoor areas while keeping the whole event connected.
Set it up for a seated meal, keep things relaxed with drinks and canapés, or combine the two. There’s room for dining, mingling, speeches, entertainment and all the moments in between.
Choose your event style...
A seated celebration
Host up to 120 guests for a shared meal, with space for speeches, presentations and entertainment.
Choose a seasonal two or three-course menu for weddings, birthdays, community dinners and other special occasions.
A cocktail-style event
Invite up to 200 guests for drinks and canapés across the Bar and Courtyard. Guests can move freely between the indoor and outdoor areas, making it ideal for engagement parties, networking events and relaxed celebrations.
A conference or corporate function
Audiovisual facilities and flexible layouts make the space suitable for larger presentations, conferences, launches and team events. Catering can be arranged to suit the schedule and style of your function.
Package Options
Our seasonal food and drinks packages can be matched to your guest numbers and preferred event format.
Set Menu Package
$75 per person for two courses
$85 per person for three courses
A seated dining experience featuring shared entrées, followed by your choice of seasonal mains and desserts. Choose individual service or alternate drop.
Best for: Traditional receptions, intimate wedding dinners and long-table celebrations.
Canapé Package
$45 per person
Available for 20 to 250 guests
A selection of hot and cold canapés designed for guests to enjoy while mingling. Dietary substitutions are available.
Best for: Cocktail weddings, arrival drinks and relaxed courtyard celebrations.
Premium Canapé Package
$55 per person
Available for 20 to 100 guests
A premium selection of gourmet canapés, chef-selected bowl food and sweet treats to finish.
Best for: Cocktail receptions where you want a more substantial, complete menu.
Optional additions
Make your menu more substantial with:
- Bowl food from an additional $6.50 per person
- Seasonal fruit platters from $90
- Charcuterie platters from $110
- Premium cheese boards from $110
Drinks Packages
Basic and Premium Drinks Packages are available, featuring selected beers, sparkling, white and red wines, plus tea, coffee, soft drinks and juice.
Get the lay of the La Maison land
Five unique spaces, all in one place. Take a look around, see how our spaces connect and start picturing how your event could come together.
From an intimate dinner in the Executive Cottage to a larger celebration across the Bar and Courtyard, there’s a space for every kind of occasion.
Bar and Courtyard FAQs
The space can accommodate up to 120 seated guests or 200 guests for a standing, cocktail-style event.
Yes. The Bar and Courtyard combines both areas, allowing guests to move between them throughout the event.
Yes. The space can be arranged for a seated meal, a cocktail-style function or a combination of both.
Yes. Audiovisual facilities are available for speeches, presentations and other event requirements.
Talk to our team about the music or entertainment you have planned so we can advise what can be accommodated.
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options are available across selected packages. Please provide dietary information when confirming your final guest numbers.
Talk to our team about what you have planned and we’ll let you know what can be accommodated.
No. La Maison is a fully licensed, non-BYO venue. Drinks packages and private bar options are available.
Bring everyone together
Tell us your preferred date, estimated guest numbers and how you imagine the event unfolding. We’ll help you plan the layout, food and drinks for your celebration in the Bar and Courtyard.
Please fill in the form below or email us.
Our functions manager will be in touch within 2 business days.
Prefer to chat in person?
If you'd like to chat with us in person, please pop in! We can be very busy during meal times, we'd really appreciate your visit mid-afternoon if possible.
40 Lincoln Causeway,
Gateway Island VIC 3690
Tues - Sat, 11:30am to 10pm
(02) 6023 1122