Christmas Party Venues in Bondi Junction

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

For a work team in the eastern suburbs, a Bondi Junction pub keeps the end-of-year party close to the station and the bus interchange. Which pub fits depends mostly on headcount and how much the business wants to spend.

Comparing them for a staff party:

Office and Christmas parties are both on the list of functions The Grand Bondi Junction hosts in its Ebley Street Lower Bar.
The Lower Bar has no room hire charge, works from $1,000 minimum spend, and has a private entrance and its own smoking area.
On Oxford Street, Level One @ The Nelson Hotel gives a company the whole upstairs floor, from $5,500 minimum spend.
The Nelson's floor suits 50 to 80 staff standing, with darts, a five-screen sports lounge and a balcony.
Drinks at either can run as a tab with a limit, followed by guests paying their own way.

Mixed-seniority teams tend to like having something to do besides talk, which is where The Nelson's darts room earns its place. Smaller teams on a tighter budget will find The Grand's platters and bar tab easier to manage.

Share platters and canapé trays each serve about 20, so ordering scales neatly with headcount.
LED screens and a music system in the Lower Bar handle a year-in-review slideshow.
Vegetarian and vegan choices are available on request for the team's dietary needs.
The team encourages a walk-through of the function areas before you confirm a date.

Running a work function at The Nelson

Level One needs a minimum of 50 guests for exclusive use, which suits a whole office rather than one team.
The in-house PA and projector cover the thank-you speech and any awards.
Canapé packages come with six, eight or ten choices, and platters of sliders, arancini, squid and party pies can be added.
Last drinks come at 11.20pm, after the balcony shuts at 11pm, a firm finish for a weeknight Christmas party.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Which Bondi Junction pub works for a small team's Christmas drinks?

The Grand Bondi Junction's Lower Bar, with no room hire charge and a $1,000 minimum spend on the bar. The Nelson's upstairs is for teams of 50-plus.

Which Bondi Junction venue handles speeches and slides best?

Yes. Upstairs at The Nelson there's a PA and projector built in, and The Grand's Lower Bar has LED screens and an integrated music system.

Is there a lift to The Nelson's function floor?

No. Level One isn't reached by a lift, so check it suits everyone on the team before booking.

How late can an office party go at The Nelson Hotel?

The balcony closes from 11pm, the bar calls last drinks at 11.20pm, and everyone must leave Level One by midnight.