Christmas Party Venues in McLeods Shoot

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

McLeods Shoot sits high in the hinterland, among macadamia farms and patches of regenerated rainforest. Cape Byron Distillery makes gin and whisky on St Helena Road and opens the whole site for private end-of-year functions.

What a McLeods Shoot work Christmas party can include:

Private hire on any day: the distillery takes bookings for a full day or part of one.
Room for a team: it seats 80 and holds 150 in total, with rotating formats for bigger groups.
Drinks on the rainforest balcony: Cocktails on the Balcony suits 10 to 50 guests over one and a half to two hours.
Tours as the activity: a rainforest walk with a gin and tonic, or a whisky tour through the barrel room with tastings.
A hands-on session: a cocktail masterclass gives the group something to do together.

Food can be grazing boards of regional cheese, cured meats, olives and dips, or on-site catering arranged with the team. Drinks can be pre-paid by the round, put on a group tab or bought individually.

Set the drinks arrangement early: pre-paid rounds, a group tab or pay as you go.
Plan transport, since none is provided, with a charter bus or rideshares for the team.
Note the bar pours the distillery's own spirits, with no wine or beer.
Include mocktails and alcohol-free options for non-drinkers.

Gifts and extras for a hinterland end-of-year party

Corporate gifts can be arranged for staff or clients.
Fill-your-own whisky bottles make a take-home keepsake.
Short guided tastings slot in between courses or speeches.
Botanicals grown on the property give the gin tour a local story.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

How many staff can Cape Byron Distillery host for Christmas?

It seats 80 and holds 150 in total, and the team can rotate larger groups between experiences.

Is wine or beer served at the McLeods Shoot distillery?

No. The bar focuses on the distillery's own spirits, alongside mocktails and other alcohol-free drinks.

What food is available at a McLeods Shoot Christmas function?

Make-your-own platters of local cheese, olives, dips and smallgoods, or a caterer organised on site with the team's help.

Does the McLeods Shoot venue organise transport for groups?

No. Transport is not provided, so book a charter bus, taxi or rideshare.