For larger events, Ernie Browns is able to combine both the indoor and outdoor function spaces into one single function venue. With this combined set up, the function venue is able to cater for 200 guests seated, and 300 standing. For very large functions in Geelong, Ernie Browns is able to use the foyer of the TAC building in which it is located, which allows the venue to hold 400 seated or 700 standing guests, making it one of the largest function venues in Geelong. Many of Geelong’s largest employers have used Ernie Browns for large corporate functions and Geelong conferences.
| Hire Cost: | $0 |
| Minimum Spend: | $* |
| Total Min. Cost: | $* |
| Food Packages: | Start at $10 per person |
| Drink Packages: | Drink packages can be arranged in consultation with management, but the venue prefers to use a Bar Tab or Cash Bar |
| Other Drink Options: | Bar Tab or Cash Bar or Subsidised Bar |
| Other Notes: | - |
| Standing Capacity: | 300 - but note that the foyer can also be utilised for larger functions, allowing for a capacity of 700 |
| Seated Capacity: | 200 - 400 (with foyer) |
| Minimum Guests: | None |
| Area Type: | Private Room |
| Seating Options: | Banquet, Boardroom, Theatre, Cabaret, U-Shape |
| Function Durations: | Negotiable |
| Functions End at: | 1am |
| Venue Closes at: | 1am |
| Limits to Availability: | None - available all times until 1am |
| 21st Birthdays: | Yes |
| 18th Birthdays: | Yes |
| Other restrictions: | None |
| Underage Guests: | Must be under constant supervision of a legal guardian and must leave at 10pm |
| Projector Screen: | Yes |
| Data Projector: | No |
| LCD/Plasma Screens: | No |
| DVD or USB Plug-in: | No |
| Microphone: | Yes |
| Whiteboard: | No |
| Lecturn: | No |
| Private Bar: | Yes |
| Dance Floor: | Yes |
| Stage: | No (but can be arranged upon request) |
| Car Parking: | Offstreet parking |
| Smoking: | Yes - guests can use the outdoor area |
| Disability Access: | Yes |
| Accommodation: | No |
| Can the Venue provide Finger Food: | Yes |
| Can the Venue provide full Meals: | Yes |
| Can guests bring Finger Food: | No (Chips and lollies are allowed) |
| Guests bring a Cake: | Yes |
| Can Guests organise a Band or DJ: | Band: Yes / DJ: Yes |
| Can the Venue provide a DJ or Band: | Yes |
| Can Venue play it's music for free: | Venue has a music catalogue which guests can use |
| Ipod Plug-in available: | Yes |
| CD Player available: | Yes |