Christmas Party Venue

Looking for a unique Christmas party venue to entertain your clients, staff or friends in 2023?

Whether it’s a refined corporate occasion or a memorable personal milestone, it’s your event, your way at Dutch Courage. Your guests will enjoy the eclectic style & vintage charm of our unique double-storey venue. We’ll provide premium food, beverage & service to take your worries away so you can relax and mingle.

And whether it’s creative cocktails, top shelf spirits or simply a large selection of beer & wine you’re after, our professional cocktail bartenders will be on hand to ensure every single one of your guests is fully refreshed and hydrated throughout your occasion. 

With a number of delightful food & beverage packages to choose from, you’ll be comforted in knowing that even your most demanding guest will be satisfied. Read below and check out the spaces, sessions and packages we can offer for your Christmas function this year.

Exclusive Use

WHOLE VENUE

Capacity: 110 cocktail
Beverage: bar tab, cash bar, packages
Food: canapes & platters

With loads of character from soaring high ceilings combined with the warmth & intimacy over two unique levels, your guests will be impressed. 

MEZZANINE

Capacity: 45 cocktail, 40 dining
Beverage: bar tab, cash bar, packages
Food: canapes & platters, banquet dining, set menu

The mezzanine level is a our most popular function space and can hold cocktail or sit-down celebrations. Private but not walled in or separated from the atmosphere below, it has loads of character with quirky touches everywhere you look. And it has its own dedicated bar so your guests have everything they need right at hand. 

GROUND LEVEL

Capacity: 60 cocktail
Beverage: bar tab, free-flowing packages, finite packages
Food: canapes & platters

Full of atmosphere and activity and housing the main bar, our ground level is a fully accessible space with plenty of room for your guests to roam. A variety of furniture arrangements are possible, all with plenty of seating and standing space.

* note this space is only available on certain dates & special conditions apply. Please ask for details.

Shared Spaces

MAIN BAR

Capacity: 18 cocktail, 18 dining
Beverage: bar tab, cash bar
Food: canapes & platters, sit-down dining

The big rectangle adjacent to our huge windows with direct access to our main bar plus the best view in the house of all the atmosphere.

CSABA’S CORNER

Capacity: 22 cocktail, 16 seated
Beverage: bar tab, cash bar
Food: canapes & platters

Situated at the front of the main bar, our high bar tables offer the perfect spot for socialising & entertaining your guests. 

TAPAS TABLES

Capacity: 6 per table, 18 total
Beverage: bar tab, cash bar
Food: canapes & platters, sit-down dining

Directly accessible on the ground floor, our compact tapas tables are ideal for a relaxed & intimate celebration for small to mid-sized groups. You will be part of the atmosphere of the main bar with the comfort & security of guaranteed seating for all guests.

Eat, Drink & be Merry

COCKTAILS & CANAPES

Get your crew together to mingle, chat & party. Our function spaces can be set in a variety of seated & standing combinations so we’ll set the furniture just how you like it. Perfect for following on from one of our team-building sessions so go back-to-back for an occasion your guests will never forget.

SIT-DOWN DINNER

For more of a relaxed evening centred around the enjoyment of good food & engaging company, a sit-down dinner in our restaurant is just the ticket.

LAZY AFTERNOON TEA

For an afternoon of leisurely indulging or sophisticated celebration, join us for tea. But don’t ask for the Twinings! Our packages of light savoury & sweet nibbles, teapot cocktails & delicious house-made sodas will keep your guests satisfied while you enjoy their company..

Team Building Experiences

COCKTAIL MAKING

It’s hands-on and unbelievably fun. Your guests will get behind our bar to learn & make two delicious cocktails under the guidance of our professional bar team. And the best part is you all get to drink your own creations. Whether it’s a hens party or a corporate celebration, every single one of your guests will go home happy and with some new skills. Non-drinkers can be catered for with mocktail options.

GIN DISCOVERY

Gin consumption is on the rise & everyone is talking about it. As Queensland’s first gin-focussed bar & restaurant, we love the juniper spirit so gather the team together to discover & taste your way through this 90 min session. We’ll share the history, the stories, serving suggestions & lots more. There’s over 150 gins on our shelves so we are more than happy to share our knowledge with you!

Food Packages

CANAPES & PLATTERS

Suitable spaces: all

A range of savoury & sweet canapes, substantial canapes & platters created by our team of chefs in house with premium ingredients from local suppliers.

BANQUET DINING

Suitable spaces: mezzanine only

Good company & great tasting food. It’s the recipe for a glorious lunch or dinner. Our menu is contemporary Moroccan and was meant to be shared. Most dietary requirements can be catered for.

SET MENU

Suitable spaces: mezzanine only

If you prefer the traditional approach of individual entrée/main/dessert, we’ve got your back. Choose the most suitable dishes for your guests from our menu covering a range of quality meat, seafood & vegetarian options.