Christmas Party Venues in Drummoyne

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

End-of-year work functions in the Inner West rarely come with the harbour at the edge of the table, but Ecco Ristorante manages it from inside the Drummoyne Sailing Club on St Georges Crescent. The Italian restaurant, family-owned since 1994, splits into private and semi-private rooms, so a team can be matched to the space.

Its Deck is built for unpredictable December weather, with a retractable roof, clear side panels and heaters.

Rooms to suit the size of the team:

One department of up to 45: the Beach Room, screened off with linen sheers
A mid-sized office: the Harbour View Room, 66 seated or 85 standing, opening onto a shared deck
Drinks and mingling for 70: the Deck, fitted with lounges and high tables
A whole-firm sit-down of 90 to 130: the Main Dining Room and deck, fully private
Cocktails for up to 150: the Terrace Room and deck, booked exclusively against a minimum spend

Budgets are set per head, from $115 per person for a package covering arrival canapés, a three-course meal and a five-hour drinks allowance, with a 10% service fee added to the total.

Each package bundles food with five hours of drinks, so the bar bill is known before the night
Cocktail events are priced separately from seated packages, with soft drinks only or a standard drinks package
The service fee sits on top of every package price
Exclusive use of the Terrace Room is tied to a minimum spend

Dates, times and getting the team there

Dinner trades Thursday to Saturday, and functions outside regular hours are held by arrangement, which opens up earlier weeknights
A long Friday or Saturday lunch also fits, since lunch runs Thursday to Sunday
Staff can travel by road or come across the water by boat
The whole venue takes about 200 seated or 300 standing for a company-wide celebration

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Does Ecco Ristorante take weeknight Christmas functions?

Regular dinner service is Thursday to Saturday, and events outside those hours are held by arrangement, so ask about a Monday to Wednesday date.

How big a work team fits at Ecco in Drummoyne?

About 200 seated or 300 standing across the venue. The fully private Main Dining Room and deck seats 90 to 130.

What is included in the Christmas package price?

Food and drink are bundled: arrival canapés, a three-course meal and a five-hour drinks allowance, from $115 per person, plus a 10% service fee.

Is the Drummoyne venue comfortable if the December weather turns?

The Deck has a retractable roof, clear side panels and heaters, and the other rooms are indoors.