How to Choose Between Cleaver Street Studio or Cleaver House: Understanding the Difference Between Our Two West Perth Event Venues

Dec 12, 2025
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When planning an event, selecting the right venue is the first and most important decision you’ll make.

The space you choose influences the atmosphere, guest experience, styling, logistics and how memorable the event feels. At Cleaver Street & Co., we offer two purpose-built venues in different locations in West Perth, each with its own distinct character, aesthetic, and ideal use cases.

Cleaver Street Studio and Cleaver House both deliver flexibility, high-quality amenities, and a fully BYO approach, but they cater to different styles, demographics, and event requirements. This guide breaks down the key differences between the two and helps you determine which venue is the best fit for your occasion.

Cleaver Street Studio: A Relaxed, Creative, Plant-Filled Warehouse Space

14 Cleaver Street, West Perth
Capacity: Up to 100 guests

Cleaver Street Studio is a bright, airy, and highly adaptable warehouse venue designed for more relaxed events and casual gatherings. Originally home to metalworkers and glass-blowers, the space now blends industrial character with soft, inviting styling.

Key Aesthetic & Atmosphere

  • Relaxed, casual, and community-friendly

  • Filled with greenery, furniture, and natural textures

  • Abundant natural light, white walls, and neutral tones

  • A “blank canvas” feel without feeling empty or stark. Pre furnished so minimal styling required.

The space is ideal for clients who want warmth and informality: creatives, community groups, workshop hosts, emerging brands, and those who prefer a venue that already feels inviting without extensive styling.

Features & Amenities

  • Stylish wood-panelled BYO bar

  • Furnished layout with plants and décor

  • Neutral backdrop suitable for exhibitions, pop-ups, and celebrations

  • Easy vendor access from the street front for catering, food trucks, or standalone bar service


Ideal Events

  • Workshops and creative sessions

  • Birthday parties and milestone celebrations

  • Casual and informal weddings

  • Brand activations and relaxed, smaller corporate gatherings

  • Exhibitions, pop-ups, and community events

If you’re seeking a relaxed venue with character, personality, and immediate warmth, Cleaver Street Studio is the space that brings people together effortlessly.

Cleaver House: A Modern, Sophisticated Venue for Weddings and Corporate Events

45 Plaistowe Mews, West Perth
Spaces: The Gallery (up to 100 guests) + The Main Hall (up to 200 guests)

Cleaver House is your refined option—purpose-built for weddings, engagement parties, significant celebrations, and polished corporate functions. With two distinct function rooms and an entrance lobby, the venue offers structured layout options for events of different scales.

Key Aesthetic & Atmosphere

  • Elevated, sophisticated, and modern

  • A true blank canvas ready for premium styling

  • Subtle industrial touches balanced with classic features

  • Professional, elegant, and ideal for formal occasions

Where Cleaver Street Studio is casual and textural, Cleaver House presents as a polished environment suited to clients wanting a more curated or premium experience.

Features & Amenities

  • Two function rooms:
    • The Gallery (up to 100 guests)
    • The Main Hall (up to 200 guests)

  • Option to hire the entire venue including the entrance lobby

  • Stylish built-in bars in both rooms

  • In-house audio system

  • Dedicated catering area

  • Air-conditioned indoor venue for year-round events

  • Fully BYO or the option to engage Cleaver House Partner Providers for drinks, catering, and staffing

Ideal Events

  • Wedding ceremonies and receptions

  • Engagement parties

  • Corporate functions, networking events, and end-of-year celebrations

  • Large birthday events or milestone occasions

  • Formal dinners, presentations, or product launches

If your event requires a venue that feels sophisticated, elevated, and conducive to premium styling, Cleaver House provides the structure and scale you need.

Cleaver Street Studio vs Cleaver House: Which Venue Should You Choose For Your Event?

While both venues offer flexibility and a BYO-friendly approach, they suit very different event styles. Here’s how to decide which one aligns best with your vision.

1. Consider the Atmosphere You Want

  • Choose Cleaver Street Studio if you want relaxed, casual, plant-filled, and welcoming.

  • Choose Cleaver House if you want an elegant, modern, formal, or premium feel.

 

2. Assess Your Styling Requirements

  • Cleaver Street Studio: Styled by ambience: plants, warmth, natural light; fully furnished nad minimal décor required.

  • Cleaver House: A clean slate ideal for premium wedding styling, floral installations, corporate branding, or high-end décor packages tailored exactly to your event requirements.

3. Factor in Guest Numbers

  • Cleaver Street Studio: best up to 100 guests.

  • Cleaver House: scalable to 200 guests across its two function rooms.

4. Event Flow and Technical Needs

  • Studio: Perfect for flexible activations and casual layouts.

  • House: Built for structured run sheets, ceremonies, formal seating, presentations, and multi-room flow.

Two Venues, Tailored To Your Perfect Event!

While Cleaver Street Studio and Cleaver House are intentionally different in style and demographic, both deliver:

  • Flexible BYO options

  • Vendor-friendly booking policies

  • Modern amenities

  • Central West Perth accessibility

  • A blank canvas for customisation

  • Dedicated spaces designed for memorable events

The right venue is the one that reflects your vision—and with two distinctive options, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect fit.

Looking for an event space or venue to hire in Perth?

Cleaver Street & Co’s unique warehouse events venue space can accommodate anything from birthday parties, engagement parties or weddings to exhibitions and workshops. Our fully BYO venue is ready to hire for your next event in Perth.

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