Hall for hire in McLaren Vale, perfect for Weddings, Functions, Gatherings and Groups
Hosted by McLaren Vale Institute Hall
SpacetoCo Host since May 2024Heritage-listed building in the heart of McLaren Vale. Owned by Onkaparinga Council, run for the community by a volunteer committee. Perfect for personal and community hires, casual one off events, or regular weekly bookings.
Areas in this space (5)
This space contains 5 different areas that can be booked independently.
Hall for hire in McLaren Vale, perfect for Weddings, Functions, Gatherings and Groups
The below areas are bookable for this space.
About this space
McLaren Vale Institute Hall & Piazza Della Valle is a standout venue, and the ideal event space situated in the heart of McLaren Vale.
It is an ideal location for weddings, large events, markets, and functions.
But as such a versatile space, it is also ideal for children's birthday parties, fitness classes, and meetings.
The venue is heritage-listed and includes four unique hire spaces, or you can hire the whole building.
The larger Main Heritage Hall features immaculate wooden floorboards with a large stage, a small kitchen, and bar server.
This hall also opens out to the Piazza della Valle which features an outdoor stage with granite steps, water feature, and an all-weather pavilion.
The Supper Room is a versatile space with lino flooring and a large commercial kitchen.
SMALL BOUNCY CASTLES ARE ALLOWED IN THIS ROOM. BOUNCY CASTLE COMPANYS MUST PROVIDE INSURANCE AS PART OF YOUR BOOKING.
The Library is an intimate room filled with books, and ideal for small meetings or 1:1 sessions.
The Piazza della Valle can also be hired out on its own for outside events.
SMALL BOUNCY CASTLES ARE ALLOWED IN THE PIAZZA, WITH THE CORRECT TETHERS AS NO STAKES CAN BE PUT IN THE GROUND. BOUNCY CASTLE COMPANYS MUST PROVIDE INSURANCE AS PART OF YOUR BOOKING.
Features of the venue include:
Versatile spaces - Supper Room / Main Hall / Library / Piazza
Crockery & cutlery for 150
20 trestle tables
12 round function tables
100 chairs in each main room (Main Hall and Supper Room)
Heating & cooling (supper room & Library only)
Commercial Kitchen (adjacent to Supper Room)
Toilets (accessed from all four areas)
Disability access, toilets, and designated parking spaces.
Parking (off-street & street)
Spaces, capacity, and size
Main Heritage Hall -
19mx12m
120 seated at round tables, 100 seated at trestle tables, 150 theatre style, 200 cocktail style.
Modern strip lighting with up or down lighting options, and lighting on stage, all operated from a switchpad.
No heating or cooling, however as a heritage building with thick walls its temperature remains comfortable year-round. Large fans are available if required.
Supper Room -
12mx12m
100 cocktail-style, 65 seated at trestle tables.
Strip lighting, wall-mounted heating, and cooling operated on a gold coin box.
Library -
One central large table that can seat up to 12.
Plug in heater.
Piazza della Valle -
900+
Power available.
Some bench seating, paved and grassed area.
This is a totally self-catering venue.
You are welcome to serve alcohol at your event. If you intend to sell alcohol at your event, please make sure you have purchased a license from Onkaparinga Council and provide that license to us before your hire. Please note, that special licenses can take weeks to process and must be provided to us before your hire commences.
The Main Heritage Hall has access to a small kitchen, which has a serving hatch into the hall. You are welcome to use the kitchen for self-catering your event, or with external caterers. Included in the kitchen there is a sink, water boiler, fridge, oven and stovetop, and microwave.
The Supper Room has direct access to a commercial kitchen which has two serving hatches into the room. You are welcome to use the kitchen for self-catering your event, or with external caterers. Included in the commercial kitchen there is a sink, water boiler, fridge, oven and stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher.
You may use external caterers for your event but their details and insurances would need to be provided before your hire commences.
Cleaning equipment is provided. You are expected to leave the space as you found it, and to book enough time to clean up after your event.
All large events include a mandatory cleaning fee for post-event commercial cleaning.
The venue has wheelchair access via the glass atrium between the two halls, and also via the Piazza into the main hall, and there is an accessible toilet. There are 3 accessible car parking spaces. There are also baby changing facilities within the accessible toilet.
BOOK ONE SPACE, OR THE WHOLE VENUE, THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
BOOKINGS MADE VIA THE TAB FOR EACH SPACE, OR VIA THE EVENTS TAB FOR THE FULL VENUE (WHOLE DAYS ONLY)
Booking schedule
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
155 Main Road, McLaren Vale SA, Australia
Opening times
Monday
24 hours
Tuesday
24 hours
Wednesday
24 hours
Thursday
24 hours
Friday
24 hours
Saturday
24 hours
Sunday
24 hours
Rules
If you set off the fire alarm, there may be a fine if the fire service are called.
No smoking within the hall and its grounds, including the Piazza.
We allow candles, but they must be contained within a suitable glass jar.
No DIY BBQs, but catering ones are fine.
No Sellotape, push-pins, tacks or nails to be used on any of the walls, doors or door frames.
You can use Blutack in the Supper Room .
Please remove any strings or Blutack might have used to fix the decorations before the end ...
Additional details
Close to bus route and public parking.