Christmas Party Venues in Richmond

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

For a December staff get-together, Richmond lets you choose between a heritage pub opposite Richmond Park, a big-garden local on March Street and a function centre on Lukis Avenue built for private events.

The pubs suit a relaxed after-work drinks-and-food format; Aurelia House suits a structured evening with a stage, presentations and a seated meal.

Weighing up the end-of-year options:

The Royal Richmond Hotel: the all-weather Terrace Bar holds 100 seated or 200 standing, with an LED screen, and can be booked exclusively
The Richmond Inn: The Homestead, under a glass atrium roof with fans and heaters, takes 80 seated or 100 standing
Aurelia House: screens, microphones and a sound system for awards and thank-you speeches
Smaller teams: The Naughty Corner at The Richmond Inn is an indoor nook for 15
Budget: no room hire at The Royal Richmond, where a seated set menu comes in From $50 per person

The Royal Richmond hands out wristbands so bar staff know who is drinking on the company's account; at The Richmond Inn, the tab can be capped at a dollar figure or left open for the night.

The Royal Richmond's Bistro takes 180 seated or 250 standing for a bigger company lunch
Canapés by the piece or a share menu suit a mixed-seniority crowd
The Richmond Inn's Beer Garden handles a whole workforce, at 300 standing
Food orders and payment for The Richmond Inn are due seven days before the function

A formal dinner at Aurelia House

Aurelia House hosts private events only, never public trade
Layouts are flexible for 30 to 200, with the banquet hall seating up to 300
Year-in-review slides are covered by the venue's free Wi-Fi and on-hand tech support
The venue suggests booking one to three months ahead for corporate events, so a December date is worth locking in early

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Which Richmond venue has a screen for a work presentation?

Aurelia House has screens and microphones with most packages, and The Royal Richmond Hotel's Terrace Bar has a large LED screen. Most areas at The Royal Richmond have screens and microphones too.

Can a company cap the bar tab at a Richmond Christmas party?

Yes. Both pubs let the organiser set a spending ceiling and pick which drinks go on the tab.

How far ahead should we book a Richmond end-of-year party?

Aurelia House suggests one to three months ahead for corporate events. At The Richmond Inn, food orders and payment are due seven days out.

Is there room hire for Christmas functions at The Royal Richmond Hotel?

No room hire applies, though some spaces carry a minimum spend.