Christmas Party Venues in Drysdale

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

For a Christmas party in Drysdale, both listed venues are wineries pouring their own wines. Scotchmans Hill is the larger estate, with a restaurant, The Residence and a wine garden, while Bennetts on Bellarine is a small family winery with a casual menu built around wood-fired pizza.

Scotchmans Hill or Bennetts on Bellarine for the work party:

The Residence at Scotchmans Hill takes roughly 100 standing or 95 seated at banquet tables.
For a looser crowd of about 100, Scotchmans Hill's Wine Garden works.
Bennetts on Bellarine opens at $40 per person with cheese boards and pizza, for 25 guests or more.
Bennetts' menus climb from there to canapés plus a main, or a plated two- or three-course dinner.
For a corporate booking, ask Scotchmans Hill about its projector and sound set-up.

Bennetts on Bellarine sells two- or four-hour packages of its wines, beer, cider and soft drinks.
Scotchmans Hill includes drink packages in its function offer.
A DJ or live entertainment can be added at Bennetts.
Plated mains at Bennetts include duck, salmon, lamb cutlets and porterhouse.

Getting a Christmas group to Drysdale and home

Selected Bennetts packages come with a complimentary bus, so ask which ones.
Otherwise hire a coach or minibus for the team.
The Scotchmans Hill events team tailors each package, so share numbers and format early.
A clear-sided marquee and a lawn at Bennetts give a bigger end-of-year crowd more room.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Does a Drysdale winery Christmas package include transport?

Some Bennetts on Bellarine packages include a complimentary bus service; check which ones when booking.

How many can a Scotchmans Hill Christmas function hold?

The Residence seats up to 95 at banquet tables, and the Wine Garden takes about 100.

Can a Bennetts on Bellarine Christmas party be exclusive?

Yes. The whole venue can be hired, with tables, chairs, linen, a basic sound system, a microphone and an event coordinator.

Are vegetarian options available at Bennetts?

Canapés include vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices.