Christmas Party Venues in West End

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

End-of-year parties in West End split between an upstairs venue with two styled rooms and a warehouse you have entirely to yourselves. Loft West End suits teams who want to walk in and start, and The Joinery suits a company keen to set the scene from scratch.

Choosing a West End venue for the work Christmas party:

Team of 40 to 250: book either the Gallery or the Cocktail Bar at Loft West End, each carrying a $3,000 minimum spend.
Whole-company night: Loft West End opens both spaces together for up to 500 standing, while The Joinery caps a cocktail party at 200.
Top-end budget: The Joinery's exclusive hire starts from a $15,000 minimum spend, which covers the floor staff and a security guard.
Seated end-of-year dinner: The Joinery seats 180, and Loft West End serves plated menus in its private Gallery.
Keeping the bar simple: Loft West End tailors drinks to each booking, and The Joinery offers a beverage package or BYO with corkage.

Late-November and early-December Fridays are the usual target for office parties, so send dates to both venues well ahead.

The Cocktail Bar mixes lounges and high bar tables, which keeps a stand-up crowd circulating.
The boss's thank-you speech gets a mic, speakers and a screen for slides.
Pies, pizza and antipasto platters keep the food relaxed for a cocktail-style night.
A functions team plans each event, and each space adds a room hire fee on top of the spend.

The Joinery's warehouse for an end-of-year night

High ceilings, exposed brick and plywood panels give a staff party an industrial backdrop with little decorating.
An enclosed terrace gives guests somewhere to step out of the main room for a breather.
Grazing stations, buffets and shared or plated banquets are all prepared by the in-house caterer.
The venue's furniture packages fill the empty floor if you'd rather not hire your own.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

What does a West End Christmas party venue cost?

A single space at Loft West End carries a $3,000 minimum spend plus room hire, while exclusive use of The Joinery runs from a $15,000 minimum spend.

Which West End venue takes a whole company for Christmas?

Loft West End, once both its rooms are combined, fits 500 cocktail-style. The Joinery's floor caps a stand-up party at 200.

Do West End Christmas venues have AV for speeches?

Yes. Loft West End's rooms have a microphone, sound system and presentation gear, and The Joinery's hire comes with speakers and a cordless mic.

Can The Joinery cater for dietary needs at a staff party?

Yes. Give the in-house caterer notice and it will plan around vegan, gluten-free or nut-free staff.