Christmas Party Venues in Merewether & The Junction

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Most end-of-year work parties in this corner of Newcastle land in Hamilton, where a craft beer bar and two pubs handle teams from 15 to 100 with no hefty hire bill. When the whole company is coming, a brewery in Merewether can take up to 300.

Because the Hamilton venues work on food and bar minimums rather than room fees, the budget mostly goes on what the team eats and drinks.

Sizing the team against each space:

Fifteen to 20 people sit comfortably at The Greenroof's cocktail bar on Tudor Street, on high tables and stools
A seated team of 28 can share The Greenroof's dining room beside its open fireplace, while The Bennett's indoor dining room seats 35
Teams of 30 to 70 fit The Priory @ The Blind Monk, tucked behind the bar on Beaumont Street, From $400 minimum spend on function food
Up to 80 can gather in The Bennett's lower courtyard on Denison Street, under an awning with outdoor heaters, with menus From $55 per person
The whole company, up to 300, can book Modus Merewether outright, or a group of 50 to 80 can take its Barrel Room

In December, check how minimums move: The Greenroof's entry point is From $250 minimum spend, but its bar minimum changes with the space and the time of year, and weekend nights carry extra conditions at The Priory and at The Bennett as well.

Merewether & The Junction Christmas Party Venues

The Priory lets the boss open a bar tab to any amount, or staff can order as they go.
The Greenroof sets up a tab that covers exactly the drinks you choose, which keeps a mixed-seniority group on a known budget.
The Bennett's drinks packages last three hours and pour beer, wine and softs, or you can swap to a bar tab.
At Modus Merewether the drinks list is built around beer brewed on site, with plenty of other options for non-beer drinkers.

Before you lock in a December date

Function platters at The Greenroof for 30 or more – dumplings, arancini, sliders, tacos, koftas – are spread along one long table, which suits a team that wants to circulate.
A seated team lunch works at The Bennett, where the alternate-drop menu runs to snapper crudo, braised beef cheek and barramundi over two or three courses.
Awards or a year-in-review slideshow: each Greenroof area has its own TV, with a PA and microphone in the beer garden at no charge; skip The Bennett for this, as its spaces aren't private enough for speeches.
Keep the night moving with Greenroof extras such as a trivia host or bingo caller.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Can a team of 15 book in Hamilton without a set function menu?

Yes. Groups under 30 at The Greenroof can pre-order from the a la carte menu instead of the platter menu, and its cocktail bar suits 15 to 20 on high tables and stools.

Is a Christmas lunch possible rather than an evening party?

The Bennett trades seven days a week, lunch and dinner, and Modus Merewether opens from midday on weekdays and 11am on weekends, so both can host a daytime end-of-year event.

How is an end-of-year party priced at Modus Merewether?

There's no published price list for functions. Modus hosts end-of-year work parties across The Oasis, The Brewery space, the Operandi Room and the Barrel Room, or the whole venue, and quotes once you send your numbers through its functions enquiry form.

Are there weekend conditions at The Priory and The Bennett?

The Priory @ The Blind Monk asks for a group of at least 30 on a Friday or Saturday night. At The Bennett, exclusive use of the lower courtyard needs around 60 people and carries a minimum spend on Fridays and Saturdays.