Christmas Party Venues in Vaucluse

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

End-of-year work drinks are one of the regular bookings at Diamond Bay Bowling Club, a members' club on Old South Head Road in Vaucluse that opens its hall, verandah and greens for private functions. For a December party the appeal is flexibility: a small team can take a section of the hall, and a whole company can take the lot.

The kitchen writes the menu to whatever budget the office has set.

Matching the club to the size of the team:

A department of about 60 seated: one section of the divided main hall
An all-staff party: the whole main hall cleared for dancing, up to 450
A seated dinner with dancing after: tables for 180 around the floor
A relaxed Friday afternoon: the verandah and pergola, for around 80 standing
Canapés for mixed-seniority mingling: the deluxe range, from $28 per person

A team-building round of barefoot bowls can come first, with bowls, mats and an instructor supplied, before everyone heads inside to the air-conditioned clubhouse.

The in-house chef prices the menu around your spend, from grazing to a sit-down dinner
Drinks run through the club bar at club prices
Main room hire includes bar and floor staff as well as the verandah and pergola
Vegetarian, vegan and kosher menus cover a mixed office's dietary needs

Running the December function

A buffet or roast suits a long team lunch late in the year
Bento boxes make a tidy option for a weeknight team dinner
The dance floor in the main hall is there for the later part of the night
On-site parking at the clubhouse helps staff driving in from around the eastern suburbs

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Can a whole company fit into Diamond Bay Bowling Club for Christmas?

Most likely. Dance-party mode fits 450 in the main hall, a seated layout with dancing fits 180, and the outdoor areas stretch that further.

Is there a team activity at the Vaucluse club?

Barefoot bowls can be added on the grass greens, with bowls, mats and an instructor provided.

How much are canapés for a work party at Diamond Bay?

From $28 per person for the deluxe canapé range; for anything else, the chef quotes to the budget you give.

Can a smaller team book part of the hall?

Yes. The hall splits into sections, and one of them suits about 60 seated or 110 for canapés.