Christmas Party Venues in North Ward

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Cleveland Bay sits in front of both North Ward venues that list Christmas parties: The Watermark and its next-door neighbour, The Beach Hotel. Each waives room hire in favour of a minimum spend, and between them they cover most sizes of December function.

The two Strand options for a work or social Christmas party:

Up to 140 can mingle on The Watermark's Top Deck, or 100 sit down, with a ramp up to it.
The Beach Hotel's Rooftop Exclusive holds 180 for drinks or up to 150 seated, under cover with lift access.
At The Watermark, canapés are priced from $32 per person; at The Beach Hotel, food is from $24 per person.
Teams of 20 to 35 fit the Wine Room at The Watermark, while Strand Corner (25) and Strand East (24) next door take slightly fewer.
Both venues set a minimum spend instead of a room fee, so the figure depends on your date and group size.

The Watermark offers two- and three-course set menus with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly dishes.
The Beach Hotel's seated menus come as two courses, shared or alternate-drop, with the same dietary range.
AV and two big screens come with The Beach Hotel's rooftop, useful for a short speech or a slideshow.
A mid-sized team of up to 50 can sit on The Watermark's Lower Deck.

December weather and logistics on the foreshore

Rain is less of a worry under The Beach Hotel's roof, where glass bifolds shut out wet-season weather.
Ask The Watermark which of its areas are indoor and which are on the alfresco deck before choosing.
Lock in the minimum spend in writing, as both venues set it by date and group size.
Arrange a coach or minibus for staff at the end of the party.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

How large a Christmas party can North Ward's Strand venues hold?

Rooftop Exclusive at The Beach Hotel fits 180 standing; The Watermark's roomiest area, its Top Deck, fits 140.

Is there room hire for a Christmas party on The Strand?

Neither The Watermark nor The Beach Hotel charges room hire. A minimum spend on food and drinks applies instead.

Can a smaller team have a private dinner at The Watermark?

The Wine Room holds 35 seated, and the kitchen can build a degustation menu with matched wines.

Is The Beach Hotel rooftop usable if it rains in December?

Yes. The roof covers the whole space and the glass bifolds can be shut when weather comes in.