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Are you after an exciting, unique or sophisticated venue for your corporate Christmas party this year? With our best picks for Christmas Party Venues in Sydney, your end of year festivities will be the talk of the office for months to come – and for all the right reasons!

Christmas parties are the hot topic of the corporate world, with many businesses opting for off-beat venues or chic three-course dinners to celebrate the silly season with their clients and colleagues in style. Gone are the days of a few fairy lights on a Christmas tree in the meeting room and a cheap, tacky pizza lunch – these days, authentic and fun group building activities and lavish cocktail parties are all the rage.

'Relevance' sorting ranks restaurants based on your search input and several criteria: average rating over the last 12 months, available offers, distance, ability to make a booking instantly via TheFork, table availability, accolades in famous guides, and compliance with our standards (including the number of cancellations by the restaurant). Raise a glass of champagne this Christmas Day at Quay, a stylish bistro on Circular Quay in the heart of Sydney. The lunch boasts three courses by executive chef Stefan Brademann as well as bottomless champagne to keep the merriment flowing. Seating times available from 12.30pm-3.30pm. Prices range from $149.50-$299 per person. We’re growing, we’re transforming, we’re trailblazing. In fact, we’re looking to double our team by 2022. But we can’t do it without the very best people. Sydney’s leading dining and entertainment precinct, The Star Sydney sprawls over a swathe of prime harbour real estate in Pyrmont. Surrounded by the historic architecture of the former working-class suburb, with glimpses of the city skyline and water from every angle, The Star Sydney offers a city-adjacent location with room to breathe.

A LIST’s selection of Party Venues will help you organise your Work Christmas Party more efficiently and more effectively – taking away some of the stress from what can be a massive task! Whether you’re a small team or a global corporation, the A LIST Guide’s favourite venues cater for all sizes, themes and budgets. You’ll be able to find event planners and suppliers right on our website, along with Sydney’s best venues.

Cocktail Christmas parties

Cocktails are a sophisticated way to get your colleagues and clients to mingle, and are perfect for mid-sized businesses who are after a shorter or more informal style party. Extra activities and venues can always be added onto your itinerary after the cocktail event (for those who’d prefer to keep the party going all night long!)

The Bucket List

The Bucket List in Bondi takes a laid-back approach to your Christmas party, allowing your attendees to soak in the sun and enjoy a variety of refreshing cocktails right on Bondi Beach.

Hacienda

With cocktail packages suiting up to 150 guests, Hacienda will make sure each and every one of them sees the beautiful Sydney Harbour. An enchanting venue located in Circular Quay, Hacienda is sure to impress.

Ivy

One of Sydney’s most popular nightspots, The Ivy has become synonymous with throwing luxury events, epic parties and classy soirees. Boasting a pool and multiple levels of bars in various themes; hosting your Christmas Party at Ivy will ensure a spectacular event that all attendees will enjoy.

Marquee @ The Star

If you’re really looking to impress, look no further than Marquee at The Star Casino. With world class facilities and access to Australia’s best entertainment, this venue also features views of Sydney Harbour.

Dinner Christmas parties

After an event that is a little more formal, or perhaps needs to play doubles as a meeting and a means to celebrate the end of the year? Dinner Christmas parties are a fantastic option that allow your guests to communicate more openly, and enjoy fine cuisine over business dealings.

Bopp & Tone

Take a step back in time in the luxurious Bopp & Tone venue. Gorgeously decorated in a WWII style, Bopp & Tone has flexible spaces, banquet and dining menus. Perfect for intimate groups or events for up to 250 people.

Employees Only

A hidden bar and dining experience in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, Employees Only is for intimate teams of 30 for dining, but can host all the way up to 200 for the entire venue. With a New York style menu, Employees Only has become a world-famous name for good reason.

The Ternary

Located in Darling Harbour, The Ternary offers three different drinking and dining options, including The Grill Kitchen, The Asian Kitchen and The Wine Bar. An open style space means your guests can mingle freely whilst choosing a variety of different cuisines and refreshments.

Unique Christmas parties

Want to have your Christmas Party somewhere truly wild? Entertainment and activities all rolled into one, these unique party venues know how to have a good time.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Sydney’s Aquarium has been a family favourite since it’s opening, and now hosts events that are fun for your employees and their families. With a range of different function options, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium has something for everybody.

All Hands Brewing House

Christmas at a Brewery? We’re in! For a truly different and unique Christmas Party, All Hands Brewing House offers a delightful experience that includes tastings, tours and delicious dining options.

Choosing the right venue for your Corporate Christmas Party

Whether you’re after something low-key or a stunning red carpet event, Sydney has some of the best and most exclusive venues that are absolutely perfect for a range of Christmas parties.

A LIST can assist you to find experienced event planners and suppliers to make your Christmas party truly memorable. Your hosts will be able to create an experience for you and your team, incorporating any activities you may have into your itinerary, such as speeches, awards, cake arrivals or special performances.

A LIST Guide takes the hassle out of planning your event…so what are you waiting for?

Check out our list of unique and memorable venues, planners and suppliers today so your next function has that true WOW factor. Be sure to check in regularly to see our featured venues and special offers from leading suppliers all across Australia.

Whatever your usual festive traditions are—whether your family does a roast, a BBQ or platters of fresh seafood on Christmas day—it's completely unavoidable that the person responsible for getting it all onto the table doesn't tend to have the most relaxing of Christmas mornings. So this year, why not sit back and let somebody else worry about filling your little elves' tummies?

Here are our top picks for Sydney venues putting on a great 'do for families this Christmas Day 2020. Oh, and a heads up, due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place, bookings are absolutely essential across all of our recommendations. Get in quick!

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Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

A true ellaslist favourite, the Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel team are busy concocting a menu for their alfresco Beach Club Christmas Lunch (the premium seating option is already sold out.) The package will include a 3-course family-friendly Christmas feast that's perfect for sharing, plus a premium 4-hour beverage package that's...not so perfect for sharing.

Cost: Lunch in the Beach Club: Adults $199, kids cost and menu TBD.
Stay tuned for menu and information updates here.

Pomelo Online - Restaurant quality Christmas at home

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What if you could relax at home on Christmas Day without sacrificing fine dining, indulging in a decadent chef-prepared feast without leaving the house. No cooking. No dishes. Heaven! Well, you can. Pomelo Online is a luxury service offering restaurant quality, pre-prepared meals delivered. They have curated two limited edition Christmas menus full of premium family favourites. The Traditional Christmas Pack features a festive feast of ready to roast boneless leg ham and whole chicken roulade stuffed with pistachio and cranberry, and the Seafood Christmas Package includes a stuffed roasted salmon fillet and spencer gulf king prawns. Both packs also has an array of delicious mains, sides and dessert and comes in two sizes for 4-10 people. Each Christmas pack includes home delivery, instructions and Christmas colour-in kits to keep kids entertained. It's like all your Christmases have come at once!
Cost: Starting at $199 for up to six people
Find out more and order your Christmas package at Pomelo Online.

Mode Kitchen & Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel

Gather family and friends on December 25th and celebrate the festive season with a gourmet family-style lunch or dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar.

Boasting a delicious range of specially created dishes by Head Chef Francesco Mannelli and his team, the Christmas Day Sharing Menu is bursting with seasonal festive creations such as truffle chicken ballotine with foie gras and mashed potato, along with saffron risotto and Western Australia marron. Oh, and make sure you save room for Mode's famous mango, coconut and passion fruit Pavlova!

The kid's set menu is just as impressive—with dishes like mac and cheese or lasagne for entree, fish and chips or risotto for main and of course the pavlova or a chocolate hazelnut sundae for dessert.

Cost: $220 per person, $60 per child (up to age 12).
More information here.

Q Station

An ever-popular pick in Manly, this historical Sydney site is the perfect backdrop for a memorable Christmas lunch with your nearest and dearest. You can choose to dine at the Boilerhouse Restaurant & Bar for a six-course degustation, or in the P27 Governor Bourke Ballroom for a family seafood buffet (which, unsurprisingly, is our pick!) While you fill your bellies you can gaze across stunning views of Sydney Harbour, and there is plenty of space for the kids to play while they wait for a visit from a surprise festive guest.

Cost: $200 per adult (18+) / $160 per teen (13+) / $90 per child (5 +) / $35 per infant (1+)
Find out more here.

A Very Langham Christmas

Dial the indulgence up a notch with Kitchens On Kent's mouthwatering Christmas celebration. Whether you're keen to indulge in a Christmas High Tea, want to book something on Christmas Eve or go the whole hog with a Christmas Day Lunch, Kitchens On Kent will deliver with their decadent Langham Christmas feasts.

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Cost: Prices start from $49 per child and $98 per adult.
Check out A Very Langham Christmas for more details and to book.

Captain Cook Cruises

Why stay on land when you can float around the harbour on Christmas Day! Captain Cook Cruises want your family to take in the sights from their open observation deck and enjoy the feast on one of three restaurant decks. There are 3 different packages to choose from, from a premium menu and drinks package with upper deck dining to a platter-style lunch at water-level and standard bar package.

Cost: from $179.
Find out more here.

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Sir Stamford Hotel at Circular Quay

The true spirit of Christmas comes to Sir Stamford at Circular Quay in the heart of Sydney, and the hotel turns into a festive wonderland for a beautiful Christmas Day lunch. We're talking a bountiful seafood buffet bursting with Christmas delights—salads, antipasto, soup, hot buffet options, carvery and dessert. Drool!

Star Casino Sydney Christmas Luncheon

The Christmas Lunch includes unlimited access to the Christmas Fare; live entertainment and a gift from Santa himself for the kids!

Cost: Adults $249 per person, Children (6-12 years) $145, Children (under 5) Free
More information here.

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Kingsleys Woolloomooloo

Celebrate Christmas Day by the water with a stunning 3 course set menu at Kingsleys Woolloomooloo. Their offering promises shared hot and cold seafood platters to start, followed by your choice of main and dessert.

Cost: $179 per adult and $45 per child 10 and under.
Find out more here.

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Other Christmas Day Options In Sydney

While dining out for Christmas Day is a lovely option - it isn't everyone's cup of tea, or in everyone's budget. Luckily, plenty of Sydneysider favourites remain open for Chrissy Day, so you don't have to miss out on the festive fun.

Needless to say, beaches are a hotspot for family-friendly frivolity and many people flock towards Bondi for an iconic Christmas-on-the-beach snap. Alternatively, a stroll around Sydney Harbour and through the Botanic Garden will truly allow you to soak up the city. Much of Chinatown remain open on Christmas Day, so yum cha could well be on the menu! And while many cafes close, a lot do remain open - so you should be able to pick up a coffee and a sanga before hopping on a ferry and visiting Manly, Taronga Zoo or other iconic Sydney locations.

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