Christmas Party Venues in Doncaster

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Office breakups for teams around Doncaster have a ready option in Shoppingtown Hotel, opposite the shopping precinct. The pub steps down over several levels, and its bistro, deck and beer garden look back towards the CBD skyline.

A dedicated functions team runs five spaces, from a small air-conditioned room off the bistro to a cabaret room with a stage. Five ways to set up the office party:

A team lunch or a leadership dinner: the Skyline Room, off the bistro, handles small groups
Stand-up drinks for 120: the Galaxy Room on the first floor has its own bar, courtyard and entrance
A December evening outdoors: the Garden Bar, weather-protected with a big screen and festoon lighting, takes up to 120
A company-wide night: the Cabaret Room brings a stage, a dance floor and two projection screens
Canapés for a stand-up crowd: four classic items from $29 per person, or a larger option with more choice

Friday nights rule out the Garden Bar, so teams set on that space usually look at a Thursday or an earlier weeknight in December.

A two- or three-course alternate drop keeps service quick for a mixed group of staff.
A carvery buffet or a BBQ package suits a more relaxed end-of-year meal.
Sushi, antipasto and slider platters can top up a stand-up menu when the night runs long.
A digital drinks package covers tap beer, wine and soft drinks for three or four hours, or a bar tab can be set.

Presentations, thank-yous and staying over

The Galaxy Room has a data projector and a sound system for the end-of-year slides.
The Cabaret Room's twin screens suit a thank-you from management or a look back at the year.
Five-hour room packages give the team exclusive use with platters and an opening tab already included.
A handful of guest rooms upstairs suit anyone travelling in for the night.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Can the whole office fit at Shoppingtown?

The Galaxy Room and the Garden Bar each take up to 120 standing, and the Cabaret Room is set up for bigger events with its own bars and a cloak room.

What AV is available for the end-of-year speech?

The Galaxy Room has a data projector, the Garden Bar has a big screen, and the Cabaret Room has a pair of projection screens.

Does the hotel cater for a seated Christmas lunch?

Yes, with an alternate drop of two or three courses, a carvery buffet or a BBQ package.

Which space is unavailable on a Friday night?

The Garden Bar, which is open for functions every other day of the week.