almatavern.com.au
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66 Magill Road, Norwood SA 5067 functions@almatavern.com.au (08) 8362 1234
As specialists in good times, we're here to help you make yours! At the Alma, our team are all about facilitating memorable events, complete with warm hospitality, delicious food, refreshing drinks and high-quality facilities. Whether your function is inside or out, public or private, business or pleasure, we've got you covered. Choose from one of our six event spaces, with plenty of food and beverage packages to suit. Sounding good? Flip through to read more, then contact our Functions Manager to discuss how we can bring your event to life!
Upstairs
Cocktail Capacity - 40-150 Seated - 30 Wi-Fi - ✔ Wheelchair - N/A Private Bar - ✔ Private Audio - ✔ Microphone Facilities - ✔
Our ‘Upstairs’ space, located on the first floor of our hotel, provides a fully private setting for your event. It has its very own heated balcony, which boasts scenic views of the Adelaide city skyline. Equipped with a private bar, restroom facilities and a dance floor, this space comfortably accommodates up to 150 guests for cocktail-style events, including balcony access, or up to 30 seated guests with a set menu option. It serves as the ideal venue for various occasions, such as corporate gatherings, engagement parties, intimate elopements, milestone birthdays and professional meetings. 'Upstairs’ features a sizeable 75-inch plasma screen, perfect for slideshows or presentations. You are welcome to bring along your own laptop with VGA or HDMI connections, or a USB containing the desired photos or presentation. We kindly request that you conduct a test run of your presentation before the event to ensure smooth operation on the day. Please be aware that this room is situated on the first floor of our hotel and can only be accessed via the stairs, as there is no elevator available.
Our newly refurbished Garden Bar boasts a superb atmosphere. Its layout is fully customisable; areas can be sectioned off for private events. Exclusive bookings come with dedicated bar facilities. With its retractable roof, the space is all-weather. In summer, misters and fans provide additional cooling. In winter, guests can stay cosy with natural gas heaters and the warmth from our wood-burning fire pit. The entirety of the Garden Bar can be exclusively reserved (POA), or for more intimate gatherings, partial use is also an option (POA). Additionally, individual booths can be booked for smaller birthdays or functions (POA).
GARDEN bar
Cocktail capacity - 400 Seated - N/A Wi-Fi - ✔ Wheelchair - ✔ Private bar - ✔ (exclusive use only) Private audio - N/A Microphone facilities - ✔
Alcove
Cocktail capacity - 40 Seated - N/A Wi-Fi - ✔ Wheelchair - ✔ Private bar - N/A Private audio - N/A Microphone facilities - ✔
Nestled in our main bar downstairs, the Alcove offers an ideal blend of proximity to the excitement while providing a sense of privacy. With access to the main bar, it’s an excellent choice for intimate gatherings and does not incur a room hire charge. A large 75-inch TV is at your disposal for photo slideshows. During the cooler months, guests enjoy the ambience of our slow combustion wood fireplace.
Corner bar
The Corner Bar is a semi-private area located off our main bar. It offers its own private, enclosed courtyard and full bar facilities. Including the courtyard space, the Corner Bar can cater up to 90 guests cocktail-style. This area is perfect for work get-togethers and birthday parties, with direct access to the dance floor on weekends. Please note that in this area, no unaccompanied minors are permitted after 9:00pm on Saturday nights.
Cocktail capacity - 30-90 Seated - N/A Wi-Fi - ✔ Wheelchair - ✔ Private bar - ✔ (exclusive use only) Private audio - N/A Microphone facilities - ✔
Restaurant
Our restaurant can be booked out for sit-down functions with a set menu or cocktail platters. It is ideal for sports presentations, christenings, birthdays, or corporate events. It has microphone and presentation facilities with HDMI connections. We can seat a minimum of 30 guests and a maximum of 90. Our restaurant is perfect for large-scale group gatherings and is fully serviced by our friendly wait staff.
Boardroom
Cocktail capacity - N/A Seated - 20 Wi-Fi - ✔ Wheelchair - ✔ Private bar - N/A Private audio - N/A Microphone facilities - ✔
The Boardroom can accommodate up to 20 seated guests and is the perfect, private setting for intimate dining experiences, including work dinners, hen's parties or small birthdays. Additionally, it serves as a suitable venue for corporate meetings, equipped with its own plasma screen and audio visual connections.
Partial Use - 30 Exclusive Use - 90 Wi-Fi - ✔ Wheelchair - ✔ Private bar - N/A Private audio - N/A Microphone facilities - ✔
Bar Tab - Your Shout Choose your menu from our extensive range of beverage offerings. Choose your spend limit and away we go! Beverages from your menu will be charged on consumption to your bar tab throughout the evening for payment at the conclusion of your event. Staff will notify you as you near your spend limit and give you the option to extend if you choose. $5 Subsidised Bar Tab - Share the Cost Choose your menu from our extensive range of beverage offerings. Choose your spend limit and away we go! Guests will be charged $5 per drink from your menu with the additional cost going onto your bar tab for payment at the conclusion of your event. Staff will notify you as you near your spend limit and give you the option to extend if you choose. Guest Consumption - Let Them Shout Themselves Guests can purchase their own drinks from our extensive range of beverage offerings. Speak with our functions team if you have something else in mind and we'll see if we can cater for it.
beverage offerings
Available to order from our à la carte menu, cut into squares for ease of sharing
$100 each - Designed as grazing platters Fruit platter | VG/DF/GF An assortment of in-season fruits Mixed sandwiches | VO/DFO Fresh salad | Chicken and mayo | Italian BMT Hot savouries platter An assortment of party pies and house-made sausage rolls Southern fried chicken wings platter | GF Served with three styles of dipping sauces, varying from sweet to hot Dips platter | GFO/VO/DFO Three house-made dips served with bread sticks, crostini bread and lavosh crackers Cheese platter | GFO/VO Three cheeses, dried fruit and mixed nuts served with quince paste and lavosh crackers Charcuterie platter | GFO/DFO Cured meats, Mediterranean pickled vegetables and feta cheese
wood oven pizza
PLATTERS
canapés
Choice of 5 canapés for $25 per person - Additional canapé for $5 per person Fried dumplings, pork or vegetable | VO/DFO Choice of filling, served with a house-made sweet chilli sauce and garnished with coriander and crispy shallots Charcoal bao buns, crispy pork or tofu | VO/DFO Choice of filling, served with pickled carrot, cucumber, coriander and a gochujang sauce Mini hot dogs Frankfurt sausages, tomato sauce and mustard sauces, served on mini brioche buns Party pies | VGO Beef mince or vegan party pies, served with house-made tomato relish Pork and fennel sausage rolls House-made and served with a house-made tomato relish Karaage chicken bites | GFO/DFO Karaage fried chicken bites, served with a garlic aioli and garnished with diced spring onions Truffle mushroom arancini balls | GFO/V House made arancini balls, served with herb aioli and garnished with fried mushrooms Cheeseburger sliders Angus beef patty, American cheese, pickles and tomato relish on a brioche slider Fried chicken sliders Fried chicken, house slaw and aioli on a brioche slider Vegetable sliders | V Vegetable patty, lettuce, tomato, avocado and aioli on a brioche slider Salt & pepper squid | GFO/DFO Squid pieces lightly dusted in a herb and spice coating, fried and served with aioli and fresh lemon Cauliflower bites | GF/VG Cauliflower florets in a radicchio cup with tahini dressing
Minimum of 15 guests
'classics' sit-down menu
2 course option - $40 Choice of entrée + main or choice of main + dessert 3 course option - $55 Choice of entrée, main + dessert Entrées Truffle mushroom arancini | GFO/V | Herb aioli, garnished with fried mushroom Salt and pepper squid | GFO/DFO | Garlic aioli and fresh lemon Mains 300g chicken schnitzel | GFO | House salad, chips, choice of sauce Eggplant parmigiana | V/VGO/GFO | Tomato sugo, mozzarella, house salad and chips Battered fish and chips | GFO | House salad, chips, tartare and lemon Pan-fried nocchi | V/VGO | House-made gnocchi, BBQ beetroot, charred onion, labneh and toasted almonds Alma burger | GFO | House made patty, cheese, bacon, greens, tomato, pickles and Alma burger sauce on a brioche bun, served with chips Desserts Lemon and peach cheesecake | V | Orange and almond crumb Bailey's panna cotta | V | Coffee and almond crumb
3 course option - $75 Choice of entrée, main + dessert To start House made focaccia | V/VGO | Whipped butter, sea salt Entrées Cauliflower bites | GF/VG | Cauliflower florets in a radicchio cup with tahini dressing Mediterranean pork dumplings | House-made pork dumplings, roasted tomato and capsicum sauce Alma antipasti plate | GFO/DFO | Cured meats, Mediterranean pickled vegetables and crostini Mains Chilli prawn linguini | GFO | House-made linguini, prawns, rosé sauce and fermented chilli Roasted butternut pumpkin | V/VGO | Labneh, zhoug, pepitas and herbs 300g sirloin | GFO | Cooked medium, with your choice of sauce Pan-seared chicken breast | GFO/DFO | Pumpkin pureé, broccolini and red wine jus Pan-fried barramundi | GFO | Cous cous, salsa and spring onion Sides to share Ngeringa leaves | V/VG | Olive oil, vinaigrette, sea salt Skin-on fries | V/VGO | Aioli, sea salt Dessert Lemon and peach cheesecake | V | Orange and almond crumb Bailey's panna cotta | V | Coffee and almond crumb Butterscotch and banana dessert pizza | V | Seasonal fruit and mint
'premium' sit-down menu
Menu: Details must be finalised at least 14 days prior to function. Menu items may change due to seasonality and availability. Event prices may vary marginally if event is booked beyond 12 months of deposit payment. Allergy Statement: The Alma Tavern recommends that guest invitations are printed with, ‘Food allergy and dietary requirements to be advised with acceptance’. These details are to be provided provided to the Alma Tavern with final numbers. Management cannot guarantee that traces of allergy items will not be present. Compliance: It is understood that the organiser will conduct the function in an orderly manner. Management reserves the right to refuse entry based on compliance with the hotel's dress code. Bar access cannot be guaranteed after your event. Responsibility: Organisers are financially responsible for any damage or breakages sustained to The Alma by the organiser, organiser’s guests, invitees or other persons attending the function. The Alma will not accept any responsibility for damage left or loss of merchandise prior to or after the function. Responsible Service of Alcohol: The Alma practises the responsible service of alcohol on all occasions. Intoxicated individuals will not be served alcohol in compliance with the Alma's regulations and liquor licensing laws. Management reserves the right to exclude or eject any objectionable persons from the Alma without liability and if required, we will shut the function down early.
Equipment: Organisers are financially responsible for any damage to or breakages of equipment owned by the Alma or sub-hired by the Alma. Displays and Signage: Nothing is to be nailed, screwed or adhered to any wall, surface or part of the building. The use of Blu Tack is by hotel management approval only. Cleaning: General cleaning is included in the cost of the function. If cleaning requirements following your function are judged to be excessive, an additional cleaning fee may be charged. Confetti rice or other similar products are not permitted in function rooms or any part of the Alma, nor within the grounds. Cakeage: A fee of $2.50pp applies if guests would like staff to cut and serve their cake.There is no charge to cut and serve yourself. Security: Functions such as 18th birthdays may attract a security charge. Closing: Last drinks will be called at the manager's discretion at 11:45pm. Your guests will be asked to vacate the function rooms and the hotel by 12:30am unless otherwise agreed upon by management prior to the event. The organiser will advise their band or DJ of this. Children: Liquor licensing laws require the following: that we do not serve alcohol to minors (children under the age of 18); that while on our premises, children must be accompanied by an adult; and that children must leave the premises by 12:00am.
Terms and Conditions
Deposit: Payment of an event booking must be made within seven days of the original tentative booking. Deposit payment is considered an acknowledgement of these Terms and Conditions. The payment will be deducted from your final account. Management reserves the right to cancel the booking and allocate the room to another client if this confirmation is not received. Minimum Catering: All events at The Alma require catering for all guests. A minimum food charge will apply of $25pp for all cocktail functions and $40pp for all sit-down functions. Access Times: Day bookings are taken to 5:00pm only; written approval from hotel management must be given to go past this time. For evening booking functions, access cannot be guaranteed before 5:30pm. Payment: Final numbers and full prepayment are required seven days prior to your event. The number we have recorded seven days prior will represent the minimum numbers for which you will be charged. Events must be paid for in full prior to the day and any additional charges settled on the day/night via cash or credit card. Personal cheques are not accepted. Cancellation: The Alma Tavern will refund deposit bookings with more than 2 months notice. Less than two months' notice will result in 50% of the deposit being refunded. Less than one months' notice will result in the deposit being forfeited. Cancellations must be submitted in writing. Acknowledgment of written cancellation must be sought if claiming refund. Postponement: If you have given the Alma Tavern one months' notice, your deposit can be transferred to a new date within a 12-month period. Public Holidays: A 15% surcharge applies on Public Holidays.
66 Magill Road, Norwood SA 5067 functions@almatavern.com.au | (08) 8362 1234