Christmas Party Venues in Port Stephens

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

End-of-year parties in Port Stephens lean towards clubs and restaurants that can feed a team and keep the bar open, with the bay or the bush close at hand for a long lunch. December fills fast here because work functions overlap with the start of the holiday season.

A lunch lets staff head home before dark, while an evening party leaves room for speeches, a raffle and dancing.

Three ways to run a Christmas function around the bay:

A bowling club on the Tomaree side with two function rooms and a stage, set menus from $50 per person and space for anywhere from 20 to 400
A farm restaurant at Bobs Farm with an air-conditioned function room and a shaded veranda, suited to a big lunch for the whole workplace
A golf club event room in Medowie with canapés from $20 per person, for a cocktail-style party after work

If the team would rather be on the water, look at boat charters from Nelson Bay. For more on the season, see Christmas party ideas.

Claim late November and early December dates by winter, as the clubs take many workplaces
Friday lunches and Saturday nights go first, while a Thursday evening is often easier to secure
Ask whether the room is private or shared with another group on the same night
Confirm air-conditioning and shade for a December lunch on a hot day

Food, drinks and the trip home

Alternate-drop meals, set menus and canapé packages are all common, so ask which fits the budget
Agree a bar tab or drinks package with a firm limit
Book taxis or a bus early, as rides are scarce around the bay on December weekends
Ask whether a DJ or MC can plug into the venue's sound system

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

When should a workplace book its Port Stephens Christmas party?

Before spring if you can, since club rooms around the bay fill up for December weeks with workplace bookings.

Can a Port Stephens club host 200 people for Christmas?

Yes. A bowling club on the Tomaree side takes groups of up to 400, and a golf club event room in Medowie holds 200 for a cocktail party.

What is a budget Christmas party option in Port Stephens?

Canapé packages start at $20 per person at a golf club in Medowie, and set menus at $50 per person at a bowling club. Drinks are extra.

Can we have a Christmas lunch at a farm restaurant near Bobs Farm?

Yes, a farm restaurant at Bobs Farm takes large Christmas functions in its air-conditioned room and on its veranda. Ask about set menus and seating plans.

Can we combine a Christmas party with a cruise on Port Stephens?

Several charter boats leave Nelson Bay for Christmas functions. Some groups cruise first and finish with dinner at a club on shore.

Christmas Party Venues Port Stephens

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