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Host your next event

at Victorias #1 pub

From birthdays and family celebrations to work functions, club nights and wakes, we've been bringing Sale together since 1861. Tell us what you're planning and we'll help you find the right space.

Planning a big one?

  • Room for everyone

    Seat 60–70 guests for dinner, or fit up to 120 for a cocktail-style party in our Sails function room.

  • No room hire fee

    You only pay for function staff, from $250 for 4 hours or $350 for 6 hours. With drinks and food at an additional cost.

  • Free staff with a bar tab

    Put on a $1,100 bar tab and 1 staff member is included for 6 hours. Go $2,200 and you get 2 staff for 6 hours.

Your guest list. Our pub. Let's make it a night to remember.

The Sails function

Sails

Our semi-alfresco space for bigger celebrations like 21sts, wedding receptions, presentation nights and school reunions. Seats 60–80 guests, or up to 120 for a cocktail-style function.

Take a look around

Picture your party in Sails.

Whether it's a seated dinner for 60 or a cocktail party for 120, this is where Sale's big birthdays, engagements and farewells happen.

Everything you need for a great time

  • The room is all yours
    Exclusive of Sails, with music and lights included in every package

  • Made for milestones
    21sts, 30ths, 40ths, 50ths and 60ths, engagements, farewells and school reunions: Sails has seen them all

  • Finger food available
    Add finger food to keep your guests fed. It's an additional cost, and we'll help you choose what suits your crowd.

  • Easy to book
    Send an enquiry and we'll be in touch within 48 hours. A $100 deposit secures your date.

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

We get it — planning a function comes with plenty of questions.

Here are answers to the ones we’re asked most often.

How many can the Sails function room hold?

Sails seats 60–70 guests comfortably, or up to 120 for a standing, cocktail-style party.

What kinds of functions do you host?

Sails is popular for 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, engagements, going-away parties and school reunions. Planning something else? Send us an enquiry and tell us what you have in mind.

Is there a room hire fee?

No. You only pay for function staff: $250 for a 4-hour function or $350 for a 6-hour function. Every package includes exclusive use of Sails, plus music and lights. Drinks and food are charged separately.

How do bar tab packages work?

Put on a $1,100 bar tab and 1 staff member is included for 6 hours. Put on a $2,200 bar tab and 2 staff members are included for 6 hours. Your bar tab covers your staff, with no room hire.

Can we add food?

Yes. Finger food can be added at an additional cost. Let us know your numbers and the style of party, and we'll help you choose options to suit.

How do I book?

Send us an enquiry with your date and guest numbers, and we'll get back to you within 48 hours. Your booking is confirmed once a $100 deposit and signed contract are received.

About us

The Star has been a part of Sale since 1861, a family-owned pub known for good food, a warm welcome and plenty of reasons to celebrate. Whether it's a 21st, a wedding reception, a school reunion or an intimate dinner with your nearest and dearest, we've got a space that fits.

Here’s why people choose Sporties for their functions:

Two function spaces: Sails for up to 120 guests, or The Glasshouse for 12–20

Award-winning food and drinks, all under one roof

A family-run team that's been hosting Sale's celebrations for over 160 years

173 Raymond St, Sale VIC 3850, Australia