Christmas Party Venues in St Kilda East

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Work teams wanting an end-of-year function on Carlisle Street can choose between a rooftop and a craft beer pub. The Rooftop Bar @ Balaclava Hotel hosts Christmas breakups and work drinks above the main bar and bistro, and The Local Taphouse has rooms that run from an 18-seat dinner to a 180-guest main bar. Where a December work function fits:

A team of up to 130: the Balaclava rooftop, kept for your group alone
A department dinner: the Taphouse Bocce Room seats 60
A leadership table: Wilfred's Room seats 18 for dinner with its own bar and terrace
The whole business: the Taphouse Main Bar takes 120 seated with audio-visual gear on its stage
A fixed food cost: rooftop canapés from $26 per person

Summer functions on the rooftop use misting fans in the all-weather courtyard, and the roof shutters cover any December showers.

Its own fully stocked bar pours eight beers on tap, with drinks packages of three to five hours.
Two wall-mounted TVs suit a short thank-you presentation.
Platters and pizza boards can be added to the canapé tiers.
Security fees apply for groups over 100.

Function rooms at The Local Taphouse

The Louvre Room can be set as a lounge for 35 or a dinner for 25.
Wireless microphones, screens and music connections come with the rooms.
Menus are tailored to each event, with steaks, parmas and burgers among the pub classics.
A rooftop deck with an open fireplace and greenery adds space for drinks.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Which St Kilda East venue suits a seated Christmas lunch?

The Local Taphouse has seated options from 18 in Wilfred's Room to 120 in the Main Bar, with menus tailored to the group.

Can the rooftop be booked just for our team?

Yes. The Balaclava's Rooftop Bar can be booked exclusively for up to five hours for up to 130 guests.

Can the boss give a short speech?

Both venues have screens, and the Taphouse adds wireless microphones.

Can staff run a tab?

The Balaclava offers a bar tab or a cash bar as well as packages, and The Local Taphouse also runs bar tabs.