Christmas Party Venues in Morningside

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Morningside offers two very different Christmas party settings: a full-service pub with rooms for every team size, and a heritage riverfront hut at the Rivermakers precinct. One is turnkey, the other is dry hire with a curated supplier list.

Weighing up the two Morningside options for a work party:

The Colmslie Hotel assigns a dedicated event manager and handles food, drinks and AV in-house.
Its Gateway Rooms take 150 at banquet tables or 350 for cocktails, behind soundproof walls with their own bar.
Engineer's Hut @ Rivermakers holds about 150 standing or 50 seated, with glass walls folding back onto a river terrace.
At the hut, food, drinks and bar staff come from the precinct's approved suppliers, which include its brewery and distillery tenants.
The Colmslie Hotel prices canapé packages from $35 per person, while Rivermakers quotes hire on enquiry.

Breakfast and day delegate packages let a planning day roll into the evening party.
The Brosnan Room suits a mid-sized team of up to 90 seated, with a private bar and AV.
The company can choose a fixed-length drinks package or fund a capped bar tab instead.
Sunday and public holiday events carry a surcharge, worth noting for a weekend date.

Heritage character at Engineer's Hut

Soaring ceilings, timber trusses and rows of gin barrels set the scene inside the old engineers' building.
A wrap-around terrace overlooks the river and the precinct's tall brick chimney, with a lawn for larger groups.
The hut is air-conditioned and has a built-in sound system for music and speeches.
Events finish by 11pm, and a Monday afternoon site inspection can be arranged before booking.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Can we bring our own caterer to Engineer's Hut @ Rivermakers?

No. Food and drinks come from the precinct's supplier list, though you can bring a celebration cake.

How many staff fit in The Colmslie Hotel's Gateway Rooms?

Up to 350 for a cocktail party or 150 at banquet tables when the rooms are combined.

Is Engineer's Hut usable if the weather turns?

Yes. Its floor-to-ceiling glass doors close, so the room works in any weather.

What does a Morningside Christmas canapé package cost?

The Colmslie Hotel's six-item canapé option is from $35 per person, with 10 guests the minimum.