The Gladdy, Stockton
OVERVIEW
Easy weddings for fun-loving people — no venue hire fee for 2026 at The Gladdy, Stockton.
The Gladdy is a heritage hotel in the heart of Stockton, surrounded by the harbour, river and ocean. It's built for easygoing couples who want a great day without a big-venue price tag. The Gladdy is a heritage listed building made for gathering, for long tables, and for the kind of warmth that makes people feel at home the moment they walk in. We think a great wedding should feel exactly like that. Not stiff. Not formulaic. Just your people, beautiful food and a venue with character you could not design from scratch. Book a long table for 30, the Dining Room for 50, the garden for 100, or the whole hotel for up to 300.
Food comes from Chef Simona's kitchen: shared feasts and roving canapés made with produce from local suppliers like TJ's butcher, Slick Chicks and Shane's fresh catch. Most couples pair it with a bar tab they control or keep it simple with a drinks package. When the last song plays, the walk home is a flight of stairs, with barista coffee and a cooked weekend breakfast waiting.
What couples will love about The Gladdy for their Newcastle wedding:
Highlights of The Gladdy, Stockton:
Venue Features
Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony
Min 10 / Max 300 Reception guests
Price per head: Low $65 / High $ 154
Min 10 / Max 300 Ceremony Guests
In-house catering
3.00 hours Event time included
Additional Hours $25 Per Head
Easy Weddings Special Offer
Easy Weddings exclusive offer
Summer 2026–27: The 8k wedding day!
All the style. None of the stress. Designed for fun-loving couples who want a stunning wedding day made simple. This comprehensive package includes your ceremony, reception, catering, bar, and overnight stay. We have bundled your venue, essentials, and an array of curated extras into one heavily discounted, all-in-one price.
First, say "I do" on Stockton Beach or the harbourside then walk back to our heritage hotel for a 2.5-hour roving canap? reception and a 3hr house drinks package for 50 guests. Use our PA and mic for speeches, dance the night away to your custom playlist and then retire for the night in our 7 accommodation rooms all included in the one price.
Your 8k wedding day includes everything you need for an unforgettable day:
Ceremony - Choose your location (beachside, harbourside or in our garden) and let us set up your chairs (30 included), signing table and chairs, and arbour with simple floral display.
Cocktail Reception - Slip away for your photos while we serve your guests a welcome drink (bubbles or beer) and entertain them with lawn games and good music. Then settle in for 2.5 hours of roving canapes (your choice) and a 3 hour House drinks package before using our PA and mic for your speeches. Once you’ve cut the cake, and had another round of photos, let us serve it up on platters for all to enjoy.
Accommodation - Finally, when the last music note plays, wander upstairs to our 7 heritage style accommodation rooms (6 x queen/double rooms and 1 family room) where your family and friends can re-connect the next morning over a barista made coffee and hot breakfast on weekends.
Extras - Tasteful floral and vintage decorations are included as well as a ‘Welcome’ easel for both the ceremony and reception.
This package caters for the bride and groom and 50 of their guests. Extra people can easily be accommodated at $110pp. More elaborate food, drinks, decorations and even music plans can also be accommodated, just talk to our wedding coordinator to dream up something fun.
Terms: for couples who enquire through Easy Weddings. Based on 50 guests; additional guests [$110] each. Valid for weddings from November 2026 to April 2027, subject to availability. Includes ceremony set-up, pack-down and event insurance; council site booking arranged separately. Not valid with other offers.
Packages
Exclusive Offer
Package 01 - Cocktail (our most popular)
$124pp (minimum spend applies)
Canapes for 2.5 hrs (7 varieties plus 2 substantial items, about 12 pieces each — a full meal)
House drinks package for 3hrs (House and regional tap beers, quality wines, bubbles, soft drinks)
Package 02 - Premium cocktail
$154pp (minimum spend applies)
Canapes for 3.5 hrs (9 varieties, 3 substantial items and a dessert canapé, about 15 pieces each)
Premium drinks package for 3hrs (Full craft range incl. four rotating taps, premium wines, bubbles, soft drinks)
Wedding cake cut and served on share platters
Package 03 - Seated feast
$118pp (minimum spend applies)
Shared platters of food served in the centre of the table (1 entree, 2 mains and 2 sides).
House drinks package for 3hrs (House and regional tap beers, quality wines, bubbles, soft drinks)
Option - add 1 hr of roving canapes to start for $25pp
Package 04 - Easy cocktail
$76pp (minimum spend applies)
Canapes for 2.5 hrs (7 varieties plus 2 substantial items, about 12 pieces each — a full meal)
Welcome drink of House bubbles or beer for each guest
Custom bar tab or cash bar
Package 05 - Your day, your way
Let's work together to craft the food and beverage package that suits you both perfectly. Choose from our list of options and extras to create a truly unique experience that is just how you imagined.
Location
36 Mitchell St, Stockton, New South Wales
FAQ
Yes. Stockton Beach and the harbour are a short walk away, so you can choose almost anywhere along the water. There are also three official council spots: the northern end of Stockton Beach, the southern harbour foreshore and Little Beach by the breakwall, booked through City of Newcastle. We can set up chairs, arbour and PA, or you can marry in our garden or on the verandah.
Yes. We have 6 queen/double rooms and a family room (sleeps 5) upstairs, with 10% off for wedding guests. Stockton's caravan park is nearby, and Rydges Newcastle is a five-minute ferry ride away.
The Stockton ferry runs to Newcastle's Queens Wharf in about five minutes, linking to light rail and trains. Newcastle Airport is about 20 minutes' drive. Free on-site and street parking is available.
Yes. A PA and wireless mic are available for speeches, and you're welcome to bring a band, DJ or playlist. Sound equipment can be hired at market rates if you haven't booked the whole venue. Music ends at 10pm in the garden and 11:30pm inside; the venue closes at midnight.
Yes. Every main is gluten-free and dairy-free or vegetarian, with vegan options across the entrées and canapés, and kids' meals are $15.
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