Christmas Party Venues in Barangaroo

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Offices near Wynyard can walk their staff to an end-of-year function in Barangaroo without anyone needing a cab. Untied on level four of Exchange Place and Smoke @ Barangaroo House are rooftop bars built for big standing crowds, while the Private Dining Room @ Cardea suits a board, a partners' table or a small team.

Settle headcount and format first, then match the team to a room.

Which Barangaroo room for which team:

The whole company: Untied on exclusive hire takes up to 270, with concertina doors linking the indoor bar to two open-air courtyards, from $48 per person.
A floor or division: Smoke's balcony sections hold 40 to 60 or 70 to 90, and the whole rooftop 250, from $50 per person.
The leadership lunch: Cardea's room seats 22, with a projector, PA and Wi-Fi for a short address.
A mid-sized team indoors: Untied's Inside Bar and Dining area holds 90 standing, or 27 seated in the dining section.
Weeknight savings: Cardea's room is from $1,500 minimum spend Monday to Thursday, with a higher figure on Sundays.

Untied's styling changes with seasonal themes through the year, so a December booking may look different from the photos.

Untied's canapés start at $48 per person for six pieces and step up to eight or ten, with a minimum of 20 guests.
Both rooftops sell timed drinks packages, starting with two hours.
A capped bar tab is available at both rooftops, so spending stops at a figure agreed in advance.
Smoke adds a 6% service charge for groups of ten or more.

Mixed teams, mixed needs

Cardea's kitchen covers halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus, and outside catering is allowed with no buyout fee.
Smoke admits over-18s only, worth checking before inviting younger staff or interns.
Every level of Barangaroo House has wheelchair access and an accessible bathroom.
Untied can organise a door host or security, plus photo booths and extra AV.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Is there a Barangaroo rooftop big enough for the whole staff?

Untied holds up to 270 on exclusive hire, and Smoke @ Barangaroo House takes up to 250 with the whole rooftop booked.

Is there a quiet room for a Christmas lunch with presentations in Barangaroo?

The Private Dining Room @ Cardea is soundproofed and air-conditioned, seats 22, and has a projector, PA and Wi-Fi.

Which Barangaroo rooftop has the lower canapé price for a staff party?

Untied's canapé packages start at $48 per person for six pieces, and Smoke's start at $50 per person, both with a minimum of 20 guests.

Can a team dinner at Cardea go past midnight?

No. Cardea's licence runs until midnight, so book drinks elsewhere for later.