Christmas Party Venues in Collingwood

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Smith Street can host the whole of a Collingwood team's end-of-year party, from a small dinner by the fire to a cocktail crowd of 120. Hotel Collingwood and the Grace Darling Hotel both run private rooms with bars of their own. Lining up team size with a room:

A handful: the Wine Room at Hotel Collingwood, around a communal table beside the fireplace.
Up to 30 seated: Cellar Bar @ Grace Darling Hotel, over a shared banquet.
40 seated: the semi-private Bistro at Hotel Collingwood, also with a fireplace.
48 seated or up to 100 standing: Bobby's Upstairs, with a projector and microphone for the speeches.
Up to 120 for cocktails: Hotel Collingwood's Front Bar.

Hotel Collingwood's canapé packages start from $42 per person, and minimum spends apply when a space is booked exclusively. The Grace Darling cellar is priced as a spend that starts from $2,000 minimum spend, with Friday and Saturday nights costing more.

A Sunday or Monday-to-Thursday booking keeps the Grace Darling cellar at its lower spend.
The cellar's AV covers a thank-you speech or a slideshow of the year.
Hotel Collingwood's licence runs to midnight.
Its courtyard can be partly or fully covered and is heated, so December weather won't call off the drinks.

If the team outgrows the first room

The Grace Darling can move a bigger group up to the Bandroom or into the Atrium beneath its glass roof.
Hotel Collingwood spreads functions across five areas, from the Wine Room to the Front Bar.
Hotel Collingwood opens daily from midday, which leaves room for a long Christmas lunch.
Seated menus there come as platters to share or dishes picked by each guest.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Which room has a projector for the year-end presentation?

Bobby's Upstairs at Hotel Collingwood comes with a projector and microphone; the Grace Darling supplies AV for its cellar.

Can a team of 100 fit in Collingwood?

Yes – Bobby's Upstairs takes 80 to 100 on their feet, and Hotel Collingwood's Front Bar takes up to 120 for a cocktail party.

Is a weeknight Christmas cheaper in the Grace Darling cellar?

Yes. Sunday to Thursday bookings need a smaller spend than Friday or Saturday ones.

Can the company run a tab?

Both venues offer a bar tab, as well as drinks packages or a cash bar.