Functions at Universal Bar

Thank you for considering Universal Bar & Cafe' for your function. Below is a list of information to assist you in the planning of your special occasion. If you have any special requests, please do not hesitate to ask as we can tailor our packages to suit any need.

We regret that we cannot cater for birthday functions under the age of 21.

Exclusive Area

Universal Bar offers three areas for private functions:

AREA	CAPACITY	ROOM HIRE

Front Bar	15-40	Complimentary

Back Bar	40-90	Complimentary

Upstairs Terrace Bar	90-130	$400 deposit - deducted from total bill if more than 90 guests attend. (not refunded in cash)

These areas are exclusive to your group until 10pm. Universal Bar is open to the public 7 days a week from 7am and available for exclusive hire at all times. The Terrace Bar is available for hire from 6am.
Visit Areas to view photos and descriptions of the function areas.

Drink Specials

Universal Bar offer three drink packages;

OPTION ONE- PAY AS YOU GO
Your guests pay for their own drinks, and will receive discounted function priced drinks for the first two hours.

OPTION TWO- BAR TAB
If you would like to provide a bar tab for your guests, we will increase your tab by 25%. For example, a bar tab of $500 would be topped up to $625 at no extra cost.

OPTION THREE - PER HEAD DRINKS PACKAGE*
Please note option 3 is only available for corporate clients and must be ancillary to catering.
We can provide a drinks package that enables your guests to drink for up to 2 hours, without the need to pay as they go. The package inlcudes House Wines (Chardonnay, Cabernet Shiraz, and Bubbles), Australian local bottled beers, soft drinks, and juices.

The cost per head is:
1 hour: $25
2 hours: $40

To include selected Australian premium beers in your package, add an extra $3 per head, per hour. To include standard spirits in your drinks package, just add an extra $5 per head, per hour.

*When choosing this option, please note that all guests must be on the same package. Pre-payment is required. With regard to responsible service of alcohol and wastage, it is advised that during option 3 drink packages, guests may only order for themselves and only 1 drink at a time. Standard RSA regulations apply at all times.

Catering

Universal Bar chefs prepare all function catering requirements from our very own kitchen, ensuring oven fresh food at all times. Our gourmet platter menu is available at the end of this pack. Please note, the chef requires two weeks notice on all catering requirements.

Entertainment

Universal Bar offers an outstanding level of live entertainment for you and your guests to enjoy, with no cover charge at any time. You can visit the gig guide for details on upcoming acts.

If you are holding your function in the Terrace Bar, live music from downstairs can be live streamed up to the bar with the footage played on the plasma screens.

Prior to bands beginning, a nightlife DJ music system music with paired video clips.

Dress Standards

Dress standard requirements at Universal Bar are as follows. Please pass them onto your guests if neccesary.

Neat appearance essential
No thongs, sandals, or work boots
No sporting attire (leisure wear acceptable)

Identification

The following forms of identification are valid at Universal Bar;

Current Australian Drivers License
Current Passport
Proof of age card

Decorations

We can provide helium balloons in the colours of your choice free of charge, and will set these up prior to your arrival. You are more than welcome to arrange specialised decorations also, and we can give you access to the venue before opening times to set up.

Presentation Facilities

If you would like to play a presentation via a lap top, this can be linked to our plasma screens. This service is available in our Terrace Bar only. DVDs can be played in both the Terrace Bar and Back Bar.

Staff

Your event will be attended by one of our Function staff members, who will meet and greet you and your guests upon arrival. They will show you to your area and organise stamps and wristbands to identify you as a party member. Most importantly, they will ensure your function runs in a professional manner and that your catering is served to your requirements.

The Universal Bar team is always focused on you, the patron. We will ensure that your visit at our venue is as pleasant as it can be. We believe that it is not about serving you the most amazing drink, (although we will do this also!) but about the way it is presented and served that will add to your experience.

We would like to thank you again for considering Universal Bar for your function. If we can be of any assistance at any stage of the planning process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Gourmet Platter Menu at Universal Bar

Please note, two weeks notice is required on food platter orders. We recommend one platter per eight guests. Pieces per platter varies depending on selection- please ask for further details.

PLATTER	PRICE PER PLATTER

Asian platter, including vegetarian samosas and mini spring rolls	$40
Fresh crudities, including carrots, asparagus, cucumber, brocoli, celery, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, olives, and dip	$40
Water chestnut and shitake mushroom pastry puffs and shrimp wontons	$40
Turkish bread with dips	$40
Mix sausages, including spicy italian, frankfurts, and chipolatas, with tomato sauce and aioli	$50
Pumpkin and Feta Arancini balls served with lime aioli	$50
Chicken and mushroom vol aux vents	$50
Mt Barker teriyaki chicken drummettes	$55
Mini quiches	$55
Mini pizzas (combination of meat and vegetarian)	$55
Petite gourmet pies, including chicken florentine, pepper steak and mushrooms, and lamb and rosemary	$55
Potato Spun Prawns, lightly fried with sweet chilli mayonnaise	$60
Thai Fish Cakes served with coriander and aioli	$60
Salt and pepper calamari rings	$60
Seafood platter of calamari, beer battered flat head and fried shrimp dumplings with tartare sauce	$60
Spicy veal rissoles with tomato concasse and baguette	$60
Veal, mushroom, and capsicum kebabs	$60
Honey, pineapple, and chicken kebabs	$60
Fresh oysters with mignonette sauce	$70
Oysters Kilpatrick with shallot salsa	$70
Antipasto platter, including chorizo sausage, marinated octopos, feta cheese, olives, sundried tomatoes, turkish bread and dips	$70
Fresh nori rolls (mixed selection)	$70