Planning a Xmas party? Let us help!
Dec 03, 2022
With Christmas work parties, friendsgivings, secret santa lunches, your December calendar must already be full! Whether you’re the friend left with the job of organising this year’s get together or if you’re just looking for somewhere to spend your days leading up to Christmas with a cold one in hand, check out these iconic venues offering some Xmas treats.
Auckland
Kawau Bay Kitchen, Orewa
If you’re looking for an intimate Christmas party get-together, this is the one for you, Kawau Bay Kitchen uses New Zealand fresh, seasonal and local produce to provide an exciting menu - for brunch, lunch and dinner they’ve got you covered - see here for more details!
Dr Rudi’s Rooftop Brewing Co., Viaduct Harbour
Formal or informal, party or quiet get-together, no matter what the occasion, Dr Rudi’s is ready to make your event perfect for you. You can choose from 4 different spaces to hire for your event or you can even book out the whole venue! Or if you and your friends are looking for a casual weekender for your friendsmas try out their bottomless bellini brunch! See here for more function details.
Christchurch
Rydges Latimer Christchurch, Christchurch Central
Set in the heart of Garden City’s CBD, Rydges has a wide variety of spaces you can book and is capable of hosting 400 guests, perfect for your work Christmas party! With event planners on hand ready to make your event the best one yet, this venue is not one to miss out on over the festive season. See here for more details! 
Mr Brightside, Christchurch Central City
This penthouse-style rooftop bar in the heart of Christchurch Central City is the ideal spot for your xmas celebrations with your mates this year. With stunning 360-views over the Port Hills, Avon River, snow capped Alps, Cathedral Square and across the City - this is the spot to soak up some sun rays and celebrate with friends, see here for more deets!
Wellington
The Old Bailey, Wellington Central
With combinations of the best elements of a classic Kiwi pub with great value meals, The Old bailey provides the perfect spot for you and your mates to have a few ice-cold beers and cocktails for this year’s friendsmas lunch or dinner. See here for all the deets.
Dirty Little Secret, Te Aro
With near-panoramic views of Courtenay Place and beyond, this gorgeous rooftop bar is one not to be missed for your festivities this year. The industrial chic hideaway originally inspired from the laneway bars of Melbourne can host up to 200 people, with canapes and drink packages ready at hand for you. So whether big or small Dirty Little Secret Bar can make your event the best. See here for more!
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