40+ Perth Christmas Party Ideas For Every Vibe And Size

Don’t shoot the messenger, but it’s that time of year again. Yes, we’re talking Christmas already. The time when your social calendar is scarily booked up and the thought of attending yet another function is almost too much to take. But we’re here to tell you to buckle up and get ready for the ride because like it or not, Christmas is happening and it’s time to get your party on.

Obviously, we want your Christmas party to rival all others, so we’ve rounded up some of our favourite Perth venues just for you. There are loads of great spots to check out depending what vibe you're after. Here are all of Perth's best Christmas party venues to book this year.

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Bars And Pubs

• Besk, West Leederville—Obviously, at West Leeddy's iconic bottle shop and bar you're guaranteed good drinks, but the food menu also slaps. You can hire out the basement or just book a table or two for smaller groups. 
• H&C Urban Winery, Fremantle—If space is what you're after, Freo's plant-filled bar and cellar door has you covered. For privacy, we're big fans of the big, beautiful barrel room, but there are plenty of other break-out spaces you can hire. 
• Jetty Bar, East Fremantle—With its waterfront location, you can soak up all the summery end of year festive energy while also throwing back stellar cocktails and bar bites. 
• Ruin Bar, Northbridge—Keeping this chrissy casual? The beer yard at Ruin is the spot. There's plenty of long tables, good beer (and other drinks, don't worry), plus, seriously good pizzas from next door.
• Republic Of Fremantle, Fremantle—With award-winning spirits, Perth's best cocktail creations and the tastiest eats, this lush distillery is made for celebrating. Plus, you could always sign the whole office up for gin school or cocktail lessons if you want something to do before getting lit.
• AGWA Rooftop Bar And Gallery, Perth—For bigger workplaces, there's really no better place to raise a glass this Christmas than the rooftop bar and gallery up on top of the Art Gallery Of Western Australia (AGWA).
• The Old Synagogue, Fremantle—The hardest part will be choosing from one of their 11 function spaces—will it be a rooftop bar, a beer garden, a cocktail lounge or the restaurant?
• Freo.Social, Fremantle—Keep it casual with a reserved space in the back or front yard and soak up the communal vibes, or book a private room that’s just for you.
• Henry Summer, Perth—Our fave wine and cocktail garden will throw you a night to remember, with heaps of spaces to choose from in this lush city venue, including casual or private areas.  
• The Royal Hotel, Perth—Covering two floors, The Royal is made up of a corner saloon and restaurant at street level, two bars on the first floor, an iconic verandah and a private dining room and function space, so there are plenty of options to keep your crew satisfied.
• Seasonal Brewing Co., Maylands—The spacious function hall is available for exclusive hire and includes access to a private bar and events drinks packages, plus pair your drinks with yummy food platters. 
• Hylin Back Bar, West Leederville—With its very cool industrial fit-out and mouth-watering menu, Hylin Back Bar is an excellent choice for a Christmas function, and they’ve got a great range of options for groups up to 50. 
• Core Cider, Pickering Brook—Featuring a gorgeous courtyard, share platters and set menu options, Core is the perfect little escape from the Christmas chaos happening around the CBD.
• Coast, North Fremantle—Got a large work crew? Luckily for you, Coast can cater up to 1000 people across its seven awesome spaces. Plus, the panoramic views over Port Beach are worth celebrating in itself. 
• The Raft, Perth—Perth’s first permanent floating event space can hold up to 250 people (180 for a seated event) and don’t worry, anyone onboard can come and go as they please thanks to the private tender which is decked out with its own sound system so you can get the party started as soon as you step off Barrack St Jetty No. 5.
• The Camfield, Burswood—The Camfield has it all, including five bars, 175 beer taps, an on-site micro-brewery, 20 screens and set menu options for the ultimate Christmas shindig. 
• Funk 2.0, Henley Brook—The Funk Cider crew have a second venue in the Swan Valley called Funk 2.0, has it has heaps (and we mean heaps) of ciders and beer, plus indoor and outdoor seating for the ultimate end-of-year bash. 

Restaurants

• La Cholita, Northbridge—With over a decade of margarita slinging under its belt, Northbridge's iconic Mexican cantina knows the secret to a good time. The back room fits 20-odd and the set menu is surprisingly affordable, so we reckon you shouldn't have too much trouble getting this one across the line with your boss.
• The Heritage, Perth CBD—Home to some of Perth's best martinis, dazzling Euro-inspired eats and gorgeous character-filled interiors, The Heritage adds a bit of class to any function. Plus, with private dining rooms, a rooftop and Bobeche cocktail bar downstairs for kick-ons, there are endless ways to make it work for you.
• Papi Katsu, Perth CBD—The vibey Japanese basement bar is slinging super fresh sashimi, tamaki (Japanese tacos) and more, all in a really fun setting. Plus, the bar offering is equally good and there's some pretty private dining areas you can book too.
• Si Paradiso, Mount Lawley—Disco, cocktails and pizza...Si Paridso is a proven party powerhouse. You can book out sections of the amphitheatre and knock back organic vino and spritzes in the sunshine or head into the restaurant for something sit down.
• Cooee, Perth—We love a waterfront dining moment for special occasions and Cooee's lovely little riverside courtyard is a stunner. Throw on the exceptional modern Aus menu and a stellar wine lineup and you've got one very classy chrissy party.
• Old Young's Kitchen, Henley Brook—Picture this: the sun is shining, you and your crew are seated at a gorgeous long table beneath the vines, enjoying native-infused culinary delights and the most exquisite cocktails. That's basically the Old Young's experience and honestly we're obsessed.
• Subi Continental, Subiaco—Miles Hull's Subiaco bistro has plenty of space for the whole team to get stuck into classic cheeseburgers, lobster mac and cheese and martinis.
• Wildflower, Perth—So you're a fancy workplace? Well, there's no better way to go all out than with Wildflower's Festive Flow. 
• The Rechabite, Northbridge—Enjoy a Korean inspired spread with the team at The Rechabite’s restaurant Double Rainbow. If you time it right, you can tee it up with a show in the theatre too.
• Servo, Leederville—This buzzing Leedy eatery and bar knows how to put on an epic share-style feed and has plenty of space for bigger tables. Plus, the cocktails are damn good too. After lunch, you can kick onto neighbouring bars like Powell's, Naber and The Garden.
• The Standard, Northbridge—From grazing boards to exclusive personal chef food stations, a party in the leafy wine garden or up on the deck makes for one of the best Christmas parties going around. 
• Long Chim, Perth—The Thai taste-masters at Long Chim aren’t shy when it comes to events, catering for everything from private dining to casual courtyard parties with varied dining and drinking packages. 
• Sauma, Northbridge—Catering up to 200 guests and with special set menus ready to tantalise your tastebuds, all you need to do is choose a beverage package and sit back and relax. 
• Bib & Tucker, North Fremantle—Views over Leighton Beach, cocktails, share plates, wood-fired pizza, local seafood—what more could you want for a summertime function?
• Emily Taylor, Fremantle—Neighbouring the Freo Markets, the old warder’s cottages are iconic and it doesn’t get much better than throwing back a cocktail or two with some bao and dumplings in the huge leafy courtyard of Emily Taylor.
• The Shorehouse, Swanbourne—Whether it’s breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, seaside restaurant The Shorehouse has your group covered with its spacious deck and private dining area.
• Hadiqa, Perth—Whether you have a small group or are keen to book out the entire venue, Hadiqa has you sorted with delicious eats and smashable cocktails all inspired by the Middle East. We love this option for its gluten free eats, plus the rooftop function space is unreal.
• Sweetwater Rooftop Bar, East Fremantle—With amazing cocktails, delicious Asian inspired eats and views from six stories up, it's pretty hard to beat an afternoon at Sweetwater.

Activities

• Planet Royale, Northbridge—This adult play area is a huge three-tiered haunt in the old IMAX theatre in Northbridge, complete with its own pop-culture inspired bar, restaurant, arcade and theatre. Inside, Major Tom’s, Pulp Kitchen and Barcadia all offer functions from 20 to 200 people. 
• Palace Arcade, Northbridge, Victoria Park and Fremantle—With space for groups of 10 up to 160 and loads of different event packages to choose from, you can combine gaming with big pizzas and an even bigger range of tasty cocktails, making for big time fun this Christmas.
• Holey Moley, Northbridge, Carousel and Fremantle—Putt your way through different pop-culture-themed courses, sipping on cocktails the entire time at this adult-friendly mini-golf hub. 
• Strike Bowling, Carousel, Forrest Chase, Fremantle and Karrinyup—Strike is loaded with ten bowling lanes, karaoke rooms, tough escape rooms and party rooms, not to mention some seriously epic party-appropriate eats. 
• B. Lucky & Sons, Forrest Chase—In the same space as the aforementioned Strike Bowling, B. Lucky & Sons is the ultimate players’ hangout, complete with an old school cocktail bar and loads of retro and new arcade games. 
• The Lookout, Scarborough—you’ve got bowling, you’ve got a bar, and you’ve got bites to nibble on. What more could you need?
• Maniax, Northbridge—Treat the team to something out of the norm with this privately hosted axe-throwing experience. Be coached by the “axe-perts” while enjoying the fully licensed bar and various catering options for up to 350 people.
• Flight Club, Perth CBD and Fremantle—Throw down a dart or two over cocktails and delish nibbles with your work crew in this vintage carnival-like darts bar in the CBD. With two storeys to spill out over and heaps more spots in walking distance, you'll have no trouble making a night of it.
• Dodgy Bros Dodgeball, no fixed address—These guys will arrange pop-up dodgeball tournaments slash parties for your whole crew. Sal from accounts been grinding your gears? Someone always leaving their dirty dishes in the sink? Take out all your frustrations on the court! But seriously, it's all safe and genuinely a whole lotta fun.

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