FUNCTIONS & EVENTS
In the heart of Darling Harbour, Watershed boasts unrivalled views of Darling Harbour & the city skyline. Three indoor & four outdoor spaces (some of which can be combined for larger functions), provide the perfect setting for your event along with a 24 hour licence 7 days a week.
All Function bookings are for 4 HOURS.
We do not host 18th-21st Birthdays or Bucks Parties
Email for further details or complete our function form (button below) to provide details of your request.
OUR FINAL DAY OF TRADE IS FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER 2022.
We are not taking bookings after Thursday 8 December 2022
Watershed is booked out for exclusive Functions on Friday 2 December (from 4pm) & Wednesday 7 December (from 3pm)
FUNCTION SPACES
The Watershed Hotel sits just above the promenade of Darling Harbour giving it a true waterfront feel
with a wide variety of spaces to hold your function.
The Watershed can be hired exclusively for functions of up to 400 guests for a stand up style function.
Minimum spends apply to all area bookings which vary depending on day of the week & time - they can be made up of food & beverage.
No venue hire applies. No service charge applies.
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ENTERTAINMENT AREA
30-50 Guests
Caters up to 60 guests for standing events. Can be set up for 50 guests Theatre style. High cocktail tables available. Contains data projector, large screen & pool table. Theatre style seating option.
Min spend $3,000 Saturday evening
BANQUETTES
20 - 30 Guests
Caters for 25-30 guests for a casual cocktail style function. This area overlooks the Entertainment Area & internal bar space. Ideal for smaller groups, drinks or canapes.
Minimum spend $2,500 Saturday evening
COCKLE BAY TERRACE | alfresco
40 - 60 Guests standing
The terrace is an uncovered outdoor space overlooking Darling Harbour towards Cockle Bay and the central CBD, it is an outside space with no cover from rain/wind. This area can be combined with the Banquettes (see above) to accommodate groups of up to 100 guests.
Minimum spend $3,000 Saturday evening.
HARBOUR TERRACE | alfresco
20 - 50 Guests
The Harbour Terrace overlooks Darling Harbour towards the northern city skyline. A large glass awning covers most of the area. The area can be used for stand up events (maximum 50 guests) & can be combined with the adjoining Bistro for a maximum 65 guests.
Minimum spend $3,000 Saturday evening (must be vacated by 9pm for Nightclub)
COHIBAR
Sitting above Watershed, Cohibar offers guests a variety of spaces with views of Darling Harbour and the city skyline. Cohibar is an intimate Cocktail Bar - the ideal venue to host a stand up canape style event including Birthdays, networking events & corporate Functions.
Maximum capacity is 150 guests
CANAPE PACK ADD ONS
Minimum order of 20 pieces per selection apply
All canapes must be ordered and paid for a minimum 14 days before your event
Canapes will be served by wait staff on platters (included in canape pack price)
Substitutes will be provided for all dietary requirements
Cold Canapés
Spinach & cheese puff (veg)
Prosciutto & melon (gf)
Rare roast beef crostini, horseradish cream
Hot Canapés
Mini beef pie w tomato chutney
Homemade pork & fennel sausage rolls
Szechwan fried prawn cutlet (GF)
Spicy chicken wings
Dessert Canapés - all vegetarian
Chocolate dipped strawberry
Chocolate brownie
SUBSTANTIAL EATS $7.5 each
As an add on to either the $45 or $55 canape pack / minimum 20 pieces of each item
Chicken slider
Prawn slider (+ $1)
PLATTERS
We recommend 1 platter per 8 guests
Fries $35 (vegetarian, dairy-free)
Wedges w sour cream & sweet chilli $45 (vegetarian)
Spicy chicken wings $50 (dairy-free)
Fruit Platter $60 (vegan, gluten-free)
Cheese platter w brie, blue & cheddar $80 (vegetarian)
Mezze Board w hummus, baba ghanoush & spicy capsicum dip, char-grilled eggplant & capsicum w flatbread $80 (vegetarian)
WATERSHED BEVERAGE PACKAGES
Beverage Packs are designed to accompany a canapé pack or shared dining menu. If you’re looking for something lighter, we recommend ordering some platters from our late night Menu.
We also offer Bar Tabs.
CLASSIC
2hrs $45pp | 3hrs $55pp | 4hrs $65pp
Craft Tap Beer: Fat Yak 4 Pines Range, Pirate Life Range
Local Tap Beer: Carlton Draught, VB, Pure Blonde, Carlton Dry, Bulmer's Original Cider
Low Alcohol: Cascade Light, Great Northern Super Crisp
Moore's Creek NV Sparkling Brut
Moore's Creek Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Beyond Broke Rose
Moore's Creek Shiraz
Soft Drinks & Juice
PREMIUM
2hrs $59pp | 3hrs $69pp | 4hrs $79pp
Imported Tap Beer: Asani, Peroni, Bottled Corona
Craft Tap Beer: Fat Yak, 4 Pines Range, Pirate Life Range
Local Tap Beer: Carlton Draught, VB, Pure Blonde, Carlton Dry, Bulmer's Orginal Cider
Low Alcohol: Cascade Light, Great Northern Super Crisp
La Sagra Prosecco
Villa Maria Two Valleys Sauvignon Blanc | Tyrrells Hunter Valley Chardonnay
Beyond Broke Rose
Villa Maria Pinot Noir | Tyrrell's Rufus Stone Shiraz
Soft Drinks & Juice
MINI COCKTAILS ON ARRIVAL $10
Mojito, Margarita, Aperol Spritz (each contain 30ml alcohol)
Frozen Cocktails: Strawberry Daquiri or Margarita
CONFIRMATION & PRE-SELECTION
Credit Card details are required to secure your booking.
The minimum spend can be made up of food & beverage (individual food/drink purchases cannot be counted)
All food & beverage selections must be confirmed 14 days in advance.
Pre-payment is required for all food a minimum 14 days in advance.
Beverage is payable on arrival.
10% surcharge applies on Public Holidays
EXCLUSIVE FUNCTIONS: 50% deposit of the Minimum Spend is required to secure your booking.
Security is required - $60 per hour for a minimum 5 hours (1 per 100 guests or part thereof)