Christmas Party Venues in Gosford & Erina

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

A ten-person office's end-of-year drinks and a full staff gala for several hundred need very different rooms, and the stretch from Gosford's CBD across to Erina has both. Clubs on the highway and the foreshore offer structured packages and AV, while the breweries and pubs suit teams that would rather mingle over a beer than sit through speeches.

Gosford keeps things central, with venues on Mann Street, Donnison Street and Masons Parade. West Gosford adds a large club and a sports pub on the highway side, and Erina's options sit along The Entrance Road.

A shortlist for the work break-up:

Whole-company functions: The Gallery @ Gosford RSL Club divides into up to five soundproofed rooms with AV in each, or works as one open floor for 650.
Teams of 20 to 70: Hotel Gosford's Louvers, Corner Lounge and covered Beer Garden give a group its own section of a busy pub, with canapés from $43 per person.
Harbourside lunches: Gosford Sailing Club looks over Brisbane Water and its own marina, with canapé selections from $45 per person.
Casual brewery afternoons: Bay Road Brewing pours 19 beers brewed on site and takes exclusive bookings, while Six String Brewing Co. offers platters from $35 per person.
Pub terraces and bars: under a fixed awning, The Terrace @ The Settler's Tavern fits 100 standing, and Woodport Hotel's Loft holds 100 to 350.

With mixed-seniority groups, a set package with a fixed per-head price is usually easier to sign off than an open bar, and several of these venues offer both.

Presentations: The Gallery fits each of its rooms with AV and adds a pre-function foyer where staff can gather before the doors open.
A screen and a microphone: Gosford Sailing Club supplies a TV on a stand, a microphone, a Bluetooth speaker and a whiteboard free of charge.
Upstairs at the brewery: Six String's upper level, looking down over the brewhouse, can be set up with a presentation screen and its own bar for 80 seated.
A room that divides: Woodport Hotel's Loft can be used as one space or split in two with bifold doors, with an adjoining Terrace for 35 to 50.

Keeping the budget in check

Per-head pricing: Six String starts at $35 per person, Hotel Gosford at $43 per person, and both Woodport Hotel and Gosford Sailing Club at $45 per person.
Drinks without surprises: groups of at least 30 can take a fixed drinks package at Gosford Sailing Club, and Hotel Gosford's bar tab can be reviewed as the night goes on.
Fees and deposits: Six String generally waives a hire fee in favour of a minimum spend, with a 50% deposit to hold the date; Hotel Gosford asks for a security deposit to hold the booking.
Time on the booking: the sailing club hires in four-hour blocks and Woodport bases its functions on a four-hour event, which helps when planning finishing times.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

What's the cheapest per-head Christmas party package in Gosford & Erina?

Six String Brewing Co. in Erina starts from $35 per person with share platters. Hotel Gosford's canapé packages begin from $43 per person, and Woodport Hotel and Gosford Sailing Club both start from $45 per person. Bay Road Brewing and The Gallery @ Gosford RSL Club quote on enquiry.

Which venue suits a large staff party with dinner and dancing?

For a gala dinner, The Gallery @ Gosford RSL Club seats up to 650, with banquet, buffet or cocktail formats, set menus, its own bar and a dance floor. It also has on-site parking and accommodation at the club for anyone staying over.

Can a small team have a semi-private area rather than a whole room?

Yes. Hotel Gosford on Mann Street specialises in semi-private spaces, from the Corner Lounge for 20 to 40 to the Full Lounge for 40 to 70. The Settler's Tavern's bistro takes 40 seated, and Six String's Main Bar area suits 10 to 30 beside the brewing equipment.

Is there an outdoor option that still works if the weather turns?

Hotel Gosford's Beer Garden has a retractable roof, fans and heating, The Terrace @ The Settler's Tavern sits under a fixed awning, and Woodport Hotel's Garden Bar has undercover seating. Six String's Beer Garden depends on the weather, so have a back-up plan there.