Christmas Party Venues in Queenscliff

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

End-of-year parties in Queenscliff can take three shapes. TARRA Queenscliff runs events on the beach side of the ferry terminal, 360Q gives work groups a private floor above the harbour, and the Beer Garden @ The Esplanade Hotel suits a looser afternoon at the pub.

How the three Queenscliff options compare for a work Christmas:

TARRA Queenscliff takes 30 to 300 guests for a cocktail function, or 30 to 100 for a seated lunch or dinner.
360Q hands a work group its whole function level, up to 250 for drinks, and charges no separate fee for the space.
For the pub option, the Espy's garden hosts up to 150 staff, and packages begin at $48 per person for two hours of drinks.
TARRA can arrange music, entertainment and decorations, which saves the social committee a few jobs.
The pub's share platters and courtesy bus make it an easy pick for a team that wants a casual send-off.

TARRA serves canapés with drinks, and you can add grazing dishes or move up to premium canapés.
360Q can do a seated meal or roving canapés for the team, with each menu written for the booking.
The pub's platters run from bread and dips to salt and pepper squid, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.
TARRA is fully licensed and doesn't allow BYO food or drink, so budget for its own list.

Logistics for a Queenscliff end-of-year function

TARRA's building has lifts and accessible toilets, and parking is available at the terminal.
Weekends and public holidays get busy around the terminal, so build in extra time for arrivals.
Drinks at 360Q can be paid on consumption, which suits a team where not everyone drinks, or set as one of three packages.
For staff coming from across the Bellarine, a coach or minibus keeps everyone off the road after the party.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

How many staff can a Queenscliff Christmas venue take?

A canapé function at TARRA Queenscliff can run to 300 guests, while the 360Q function floor fits 250 on their feet.

Can a team bring its own drinks to TARRA Queenscliff?

No. TARRA is fully licensed and does not allow BYO food or drink.

Which Queenscliff venue has no room hire fee?

360Q bundles use of the room, staff, furniture, crockery and linen into its catering and drinks package.

Does the Espy's beer garden suit a casual team party?

It suits a relaxed stand-up or seated party for up to 150, with share platters from the pub kitchen.