Responsible Service of Alcohol

At Burswood Entertainment Complex, we would like all of our customers and staff to enjoy a safe and secure environment 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To maintain this environment throughout the Complex, we are committed to the responsible service of alcohol and have a House Management Policy, Code of Conduct and Management Plan supporting our commitment.

As Western Australia's premier entertainment destination, we offer a variety of restaurants and bars for your enjoyment. The vast majority of our customers are very considerate of their environment and fellow customers. On occasions however, some customers may over-indulge and it may become necessary for staff to enforce policies in accordance with the Liquor Control Act 1988 (WA) and related legislation.

* see our Policies and Procedures

Trained Professionals

As trained professionals, Burswood Entertainment Complex bar staff, security staff and Responsible Service of Alcohol Officers are entrusted to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for customers and staff at all times, and will take necessary action to ensure these policies are enforced.

What is a standard drink?

Our policies:

Our policies include the following key principles:

Burswood Entertainment Complex has the right to refuse entry to people who may be considered to be under the influence of alcohol and displaying signs of drunkenness.
The supply of alcohol on the premises to juveniles (under 18 years of age), or drunk customers, is not permitted.
The consumption of alcohol on the premises by juveniles, or drunk customers, is not permitted.
Burswood Entertainment Complex discourages practices that lead to excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol in all outlets.

Responsible Drinking

We would like all of our customers to have an enjoyable and safe experience while at Burswood Entertainment Complex.

Plan ahead

If you are planning a visit to Burswood Entertainment Complex and wish to enjoy alcoholic beverages, we strongly advise that you consider catching a taxi, getting a lift from a friend, or nominating a 'skipper' in advance.

Public transport is also very accessible in Perth and Burswood Entertainment Complex is serviced by rail, tourist tram and bus services. For further information on schedules and locations of these services, please visit Club Burswood.

A taxi rank is located at the Riverside entrance to the Casino, near The Food Court. Taxis are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Look out for signs of intoxication

The following behavioral patterns may be recognized as reasonable indications of excessive alcohol consumption:

Anti-social, loud, boisterous or disorderly conduct
Displays of aggression or physical violence
Loss/lack of coordination and unsteadiness on feet, falling down, bumping into fellow customers, furniture or fixtures
Decreased alertness, slurred or rambling speech, falling asleep or glazed eyes.

What is a standard drink?

Any alcoholic drink that contains 10 grams of alcohol is considered a standard drink:

1 middy of full-strength beer (4.8 - 4.9%, 285ml)
1 can of mid-strength beer (3.5%, 375ml)
1 nip of spirits - e.g. gin and tonic, scotch and soda, brandy and dry (30ml)
1 glass of red, white or sparkling wine (100ml) *
1 glass of champagne (100ml)
1 glass of fortified wine or port (60ml)

* A note for wine drinkers - while glass sizes vary according to individual outlets, often a wine glass will contain more than one standard drink. Please ask your wait/bar person for advice.

Under the Liquor Control Act 1988, it is an offence:

to sell or supply liquor to a person under the age of 18 years on licensed or regulated premises; or
for a person under the age of 18 years to purchase, or attempt to purchase, liquor on licensed or regulated premises.

Getting Help

Need more information?

Burswood Entertainment Complex is committed to the responsible service of alcohol *. If you believe your alcohol consumption could become a problem, or if you are experiencing physical or emotional problems related to the consumption of alcohol, help is available. The Alcohol and Drug Information Service telephone counseling is available 24 hours a day, providing a free, anonymous and confidential service.

Call 9442 5000 (metro caller) or 1800 198 024 (country callers).

* see our Policies and Procedures