Christmas Party Venues in New Farm

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Two New Farm venues take end-of-year work parties, and they suit quite different teams. New Farm Bowls Club runs a casual afternoon on the greens, while The Officers Mess hosts larger, dressier nights beside the river.

Choosing between them for the office break-up:

New Farm Bowls Club's Corporate Lawn and Lunch package teams barefoot bowls with a premium BBQ buffet.
The bowls club's function room takes 6 to 150, so a small team and a whole floor both fit.
The Officers Mess runs corporate events for 50 to 2,500 guests, combining rooms or using the lawn for breakouts.
Its Ballroom seats 100 to 300 and has a sprung dance floor for after the speeches.
Staff at The Officers Mess can help shape the theme, props, menu and drinks, and recommend outside suppliers.

Neither venue publishes Christmas pricing, so both quote on enquiry.

Teams get two hours of play with bowls and coaching supplied, then move to the shaded long tables.
Up to 10 players share each rink, and there are 12 rinks for a larger office.
The club's bistro does all the catering, so bringing in another supplier isn't an option.
Music plays through the club's own system, since its licence rules out live bands.

An evening at The Officers Mess

Menus use produce sourced locally and are adjusted to suit the budget.
Food ranges from finger food and buffets to seated banquets, all cooked in house.
The Deck beside the bakery and the River Room give a smaller team a space with river views.
Standing parties can stretch across the Ballroom, patio and lawn for up to 900.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

What's in the Corporate Lawn and Lunch package at New Farm Bowls Club?

It combines a barefoot bowls session with a premium BBQ buffet, which suits a relaxed daytime Christmas party.

How large a Christmas party can The Officers Mess handle?

Corporate functions cater for 50 guests at the low end and as many as 2,500, and the Ballroom alone seats 100 to 300.

Can staff reach New Farm Bowls Club without driving?

Yes. The 196 bus stops at the club entrance, and the CityCat calls at New Farm Park.

Will The Officers Mess help theme the office party?

Yes. Staff assist with theming and props as well as menus and drinks, and they can point you to other suppliers.