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Located at the Matsuura Drive entrance to the shopping centre, in the previous Ribs and Rumps site, The Bavarian Mackay accommodates 400 guests, including around100 seats outdoors. The Bavarian is a casual, contemporary restaurant with design features that reflect its Bavarian heritage, including stone walls, alpine...

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Located at the Matsuura Drive entrance to the shopping centre, in the previous Ribs and Rumps site, The Bavarian Mackay accommodates 400 guests, including around100 seats outdoors. The Bavarian is a casual, contemporary restaurant with design features that reflect its Bavarian heritage, including stone walls, alpine finishes and large, communal wood tables. Signature features include a custom-designed vintage beer barrel wall, bespoke signage and an impressive beer stein chandelier holding over 500 1-litre glass steins suspended above the bar. Green plants and ivy garlands adorn the interior. Hanging baskets scattered throughout the restaurant add a splash of colour, while dark aluminium planter boxes mounted to the walls add an urban edge. An expansive, open dining area features The Bavarian’s signature communal dining tables, and is an ideal space for hosting functions and events.

Features & Facilities

Facilities

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Event Guidelines

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Catering Options

Bar Tab
Gluten Free
Vegetarian / Vegan
Liquor Licence
Restaurant On Site

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bavarian Mackay is open 7 days a week, 11am - late.
To enquire about holding an event with us at The Bavarian Mackay, please follow the link below to fill out an enquiry form.
https://www.rockpoolevents.com/contact-us
An Events Manager will contact you to provide further information and to discuss requirements for your upcoming event.
There is something for everyone on the menu, including The Bavarian's legendary pork knuckle, crackling pork belly, a range of classic German and gourmet sausages, shared platters, and an assortment of schnitzels. Lighter bites include chicken wings, spicy squid and build-your-own salads.
Yes, our venue is available for exclusive hire. The Bavarian Mackay's vibrant atmosphere lends itself to both corporate and private exclusive events accommodating up to 400 guests. Please contact our Events Team with your enquiry.
The Bavarian Mackay does not have any private dining rooms onsite. However, we can accommodate large parties across our spacious dining room accommodating up to 400 guests including 100 guests outside in our alfresco dining area.
Yes, our menu can accommodate a wide range of dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. Please specify dietary requirements when enquiring.
We are a fully licensed restaurant, therefore we do not allow BYO.
Yes, for all events at The Bavarian Mackay a set menu is required. We offer 3 different set menus including a shared platter concept menu. Alternatively we offer both a platter and canape menu perfect for cocktail style events.
A set menu is implemented to ensure the highest quality of food and service for larger parties.
Yes, at The Bavarian Mackay we offer both beverages on consumption and beverage packages. If you opt for beverages consumption, our recommendation is to pre-select:
1 x Sparkling/Champagne
2 x White Wine
2 x Red Wine
3 x Beers
Yes, The Bavarian Mackay offers a contemporary, casual space perfect to accommodate either a wedding ceremony and/or reception.
Yes, you may. Additionally, the Rockpool Dining Group Events Team can provide you with contacts to assist you with visually styling your event. Kindly note all decorations excluding floral arrangements are restricted to exclusive events only.

Please note we do not allow glitter, confetti or any decorations of offence.
Yes, The Bavarian Mackay is a child-friendly venue. We offer a kinder menu and can also provide highchairs for your little ones. Kindly note all children must be accompanied by their legal parent or guardian at all times.
Yes, our convenient location within Caneland Central offers both disabled access and facilities.
You may bring in your own cake. Please note, should you wish to provide your own cake, a cakeage fee will apply.
The Bavarian Mackay is a fun and casual venue, as is our dress code. We kindly ask for no offensive slogans or logos.
We can hold group bookings for a maximum of 24 hours as it is a live booking system. For larger events, please speak to one of our Event Managers - this is dependent on other enquiries and the timeframe of the event.
The venue has 11 TV's onsite. However, we have teamed up with a professional third party supplier who are able to deliver every AV need for your event. Please note, AV may only be used in private spaces or when the venue has been hired exclusively.
A room hire fee is subject to the venue and is event specific. A room hire fee and/or minimum spends will be provided upon quoting.
A minimum spend is the amount that must be met on food and beverage purchases. It includes staffing costs. If, the minimum spend has not been met at the conclusion of your Event, the final bill will be rounded up to reach this amount accordingly. The deficit is payable on the day of and immediately after the conclusion of the Event, by cash or credit card. Additional costs such as Service Charge, theming, security, AV etc. are not included in the minimum spend.
A Service Charge is applicable on all groups of 10 guests or more.
Our convenient location within Caneland Central offers free parking. The closest car park is: Riverfront Carpark, Matsuura Drive
map-compass Via Matsuura Drive (Best access to Myer).
Yes, all Mackay Transit Coaches stop at Caneland Central.
Yes, a 15% public holiday surcharge applies across all Rockpool Dining Group venues.
Yes, The Bavarian Mackau accepts all credit cards: AMEX, Visa, Mastercard and Diners.

Event Rooms

Alfresco Dining

Min 15 people, Max 100 people

Main Dining Room

Min 15 people, Max 300 people

Exclusive Use

Min 150 people, Max 400 people

Event Room Layouts

Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Alfresco Dining
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100
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Main Dining Room
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300
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Exclusive Use
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400
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Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Alfresco Dining
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100
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Main Dining Room
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300
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Exclusive Use
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400
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