We’re happy for you to add your own personal touches to your booking. Decorations are permitted with prior approval from our Management Team, so please check with us before bringing anything to the venue.
Items such as glitter, confetti and sprinkles are not permitted. Helium balloons are also not permitted in outdoor spaces or within the Courtrooms.

We cannot guarantee access to your table or booking area before the start time of a standard reservation.

If you are planning decorations or anything that requires additional set-up time, please speak with our team in advance

Our standard reservation duration is 2.5 hours.
If there is no booking following yours, you are more than welcome to stay longer. This will be subject to availability on the day.

Yes. To set up a bar tab, you will need to leave a valid credit or debit card and a form of ID with our bar team.

You will then be provided with a tab card, which must be presented whenever drinks or other items are charged to the tab.

Yes. Our Garden is dog friendly, and well-behaved dogs are welcome in our outdoor areas.

Yes, we can cater for most dietary requirements.
Please make your server aware of any allergies or dietary requirements when ordering so our team can assist you with suitable menu options.

Yes. We have a separate fryer used for our gluten-free fried items.

Please make your server aware that you require a gluten-free meal when ordering.

Yes, you are more than welcome to bring a cake to the venue. If you are happy to cut and serve the cake yourselves, there is no charge. Alternatively, if you would like our team to cut and serve the cake with crockery and cutlery, a $2 per person cakeage fee applies.

No. For standard reservations and bookings in non-exclusive areas, the venue’s in-house music will be playing.

Depending on the day and time of your visit, there may also be a DJ or live band performing at the venue.

Standard reservations can be made online for groups of up to 20 guests.

Bookings for more than 20 guests are considered functions and will be looked after by our Functions Team, who can assist you with the most suitable space and options for your group.

Yes, the venue is fully accessible. Step-free access is available via the Garden entrance on Holdsworth Street, as well as through the laneway between Cassia and Moon & Mary on William Street.

Yes, there are several public car parks located close to the venue, including:

• FOMO Car Park, directly opposite the venue
• Queen Street Car Park, located at the end of the Garden
• Wilson Parking at 10 Henderson Street, next to the Fremantle Markets and less than 200 metres away

In the event of bad weather, where possible, we will always do our best to relocate your booking to a suitable sheltered area.

Alternative areas are subject to availability on the day and cannot always be guaranteed.

Yes, guests under 18 are welcome at the Old Courthouse.

They must remain under the constant supervision of a parent or guardian and are required to leave the venue by 10pm.

It isn’t essential, but we do prefer to know in advance.

If you are booking online, please let us know in the booking notes that you intend to use a voucher.

Our kitchen is open from 12pm daily (on days we are open).

The main kitchen closes at:

• 8pm Sunday to Thursday
• 8.30pm Friday and Saturday

On Friday and Saturday evenings, a reduced Late Night Menu is available from 8.30pm until 10pm.
Please note that our pizza oven may close earlier depending on trade.

Not necessarily. Walk-ins are always welcome, however we do recommend making a booking for larger groups or during busy periods to avoid disappointment.

Yes, we have a number of high chairs available for our younger guests.

Yes. We’re a very family-friendly venue and have a children’s menu available for our younger guests.

Yes. Our Garden features a sandpit for younger children, as well as a large lawn area that’s always popular with families.