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The Hobart Farewell Party Planning Checklist

Farewells are usually short notice and after work, so they need a room close to the office and a format that lets people drop in. City cocktail and rum bars, a dive bar with its own function room and a historic Battery Point pub with private dining rooms cover most styles.

Match the room to the send-off:

  • Drinks after work: a function room with a private bar where people can come and go and the speech can happen at a set time.
  • A seated farewell dinner for a close team, in a private dining room for a smaller table.
  • Whole-venue hire of a small cocktail bar for a bigger crowd.
  • A card and a gift collected beforehand, with a moment set aside to present them.
  • Food that suits standing guests, such as tacos or shared plates.

December fills with Christmas functions, so a farewell that month needs a quick booking. For other ideas see Christmas parties and corporate events.

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Speeches and timing

  • Set the speech for an hour in, once most people have arrived.
  • Keep it to one or two speakers.
  • Plan a toast and let the guest of honour reply.

When someone is leaving the city

  • Choose local touches as gifts, such as a print of kunanyi/Mount Wellington or a hamper of local food.
  • Invite friends and family as well as colleagues, and choose a room that takes both.
  • Plan a later night for close friends at a second venue, with a minibus or hired driver between stops.

Before You Book: Farewell Party FAQs

Where can we hold a work farewell near the city centre?

Cocktail bars, a dive bar with a function room and pubs with private dining rooms all sit within easy reach of city offices. Choose by numbers and whether you want to sit or stand.

Is there a charge to hire a function room for a farewell?

Some rooms are free to hire with a bar tab or food order, while others set a minimum spend. Ask what applies on your night.

How do we organise a farewell dinner for a small team?

Book a private dining room with a set menu, and collect money for the gift and the guest of honour's meal in advance.

What time should farewell speeches happen?

About an hour in, once most people have arrived but before anyone leaves. Keep them short.

Can a farewell be held in Battery Point?

Yes, historic pubs there have private dining rooms that suit smaller groups. It sits just south of the city centre.