Christmas Party Venues in Auckland City Centre

Celebrate the season over shared plates

Hazy Tiger | 22 Durham Street West

Include the unforgettable energy of Hazy Tiger in your Christmas party plans. Enjoy share-style Korean fusion plates and bold, handcrafted drinks to keep the night flowing. Featuring a wide range of event spaces that can host groups of up to 28, you have the choice of picking the space most suited for your event. If you're needing more space, you can book the entire venue for up to 150 guests! Enquire for your event here.

Dr Rudi's Rooftop Bar | 204 Quay Street 

Take your Christmas party sky-high at Dr Rudi's. With harbour views, woodfired pizzas, share-friendly bites and plenty of room for festive celebrations, it's an easy choice for end-of-year get-togethers. From casual team drinks to larger Christmas functions, flexible event spaces cater for groups big and small, while the rooftop atmosphere keeps the festive spirit flowing long after sunset. Enquire for your event here.

Tanuki Japanese Restaurant | 319 Queen Street

Looking for a Christmas party that's a little different? Head upstairs to Tanuki's private tatami room, where shoes stay at the door and good times take centre stage. With space for up to 30 guests, set menus designed for sharing and a bar stocked with Japanese beers and cocktails, it's the perfect spot for an end-of-year celebration with a twist. Click here for set menu options.

Make it a SkyCity Christmas

Metita | 90 Federal Street

Treat your guests to a lavish Pacific-inspired feast in a venue designed to be a place of discovery and connection. Experience SkyCity’s largest group dining space that’s perfect to enjoy anything from an intimate formal meal to a more celebratory evening with friends, family, or colleagues.

The private dining room can seat 8-24 guests, enquire for your event here.

The Grill | 85 Hobson Street

Located inside Horizon by SkyCity, The Grill serves mouthwatering New Zealand beef, lamb, and seafood cooked over a Montague grill to perfection. Their private dining space is best suited for intimate group gatherings for 6-12 guests, complete with a built in AV set up and a private ensuite. Book your event here.

Masu | 90 Federal Street

Celebrate in style with world-class Japanese cuisine at Masu by Nic Watt. Host your event in Masu's Obi room, a striking semi-private space surrounded by textured earthen walls adorned with vintage Japenese Obi kimono prints. With seating for 8-18 guests, this venue transports you to the core of Japanese dining. Book your event here.

Huami | 87 Federal Street

Huami features world-class design, unique ambience and traditional Chinese cuisine with a modern twist. Host your event in one of their three elegant private dining rooms that will be sure to impress. The Golden Room can host groups of up to 6 people, The Red Room can host up to 10 people, and The Red Rooms can host up to 20 people. Book your event here.

Get festive with flair

Onslow | 9 Princes Street

For long lunches that turn into another bottle, intimate dinners and tables made for gathering. Josh Emett's Onslow brings its warm, modern take on New Zealand dining to your end-of-year celebrations.

The full venue can seat up to 120 guests or offers space for up to 200 guests standing with canapés. If your group is smaller, opt for the half venue which can seat 24 people or host 80 people standing canapé-style. Enquire for your event here.

Gilt Brasserie | 2 Chancery Street

For those occasions that call for a little more glamour. Set within the historic Chancery Chambers, Josh Emett's Gilt is made for long lunches, celebratory dinners and cocktails that carry on well into the evening.

For an intimate setting, The Oval can seat 8-12 guests. For larger events, The Vault can seat up to 24 guests or host up to 45 standing. Enquire for your event here.

Advieh | 1 Queen Street

From colleague celebrations to end-of-year gatherings, lunches and private events, Advieh offers a sophisticated setting complemented by exceptional cuisine, memorable service and stunning harbour views. Enquire for your event here.