The top spots to host your end-of-year celebrations in Sydney

Send off the year in style with an end-of-year cocktail party at this well-established watering hole on the North Shore. You and your crew can escape to Greenwood Hotel’s sun-drenched alfresco courtyards for a sundowner session looking over the North Sydney skyline, or stay cool inside with private and semi-private spaces by the bar. This historic drinking and dining establishment can cater for celebrations ranging from 70 seated guests in the Lounge Bar to 1,200 standing in the open-air Northern Courtyard. Leave the planning up to Greenwood’s trusted chefs with the hotel’s tried-and-tested canapé packages, or opt for their premium grazing boards, with two or three-hour drinking packages and bar tabs available to add on. All Monday and Tuesday functions for 50 people or more between November 20 and December 20 will score 10 per cent off their beverage package. Explore Greenwood Hotel’s function packages or take a virtual tour here.

Transition from work mode to party mode at the stylish, inner-city Verandah Precinct. Here, the end-of-year event possibilities are endless with eight diverse and dynamic function spaces catering for everything from lavish sit-down banquets to lively stand-up soirees. Celebrate with your team in the middle of the festive frenzy by booking Verandah’s semi-private Lover’s Lane bar, or hire one of their prized personal event spaces including the intimate private dining room at Social Dining or the semi-alfresco Fireplace enclave. For those grand gatherings, consider the ultimate option of exclusive hire of Verandah Precinct, accommodating up to 550 people standing. Verandah’s seasoned events team boasts more than 20 years of experience, so they’ll ensure your event impresses even the most discerning of bosses. Explore the function spaces and make a function enquiry here.

Sydney’s largest outdoor terrace brings the vacay vibes with five tropical-style event spaces for all shapes and sizes. Set against the dreamy cityscape of Martin Place, you can experience fresh takes on cocktails and canapés curated by AHA Chef of the Year, Brad Sloane. The Cape’s enchanting outdoor terrace, adorned with fairy lights, is the perfect space for a summer sunset session for up to 80 people. You can combine this tropical haven with the lush Hideaway, which offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city for teams of up to 150. Cabana Bar is sure to put you in holiday mode before you’ve even had the chance to leave the city. Chat to the team and make a function enquiry here.

Inject some Provencal French flair into your end-of-year celebrations at this charming bistro in the beautiful waterside suburb of Mosman. By day, the bright and stylish dining room welcomes up to 100 guests for an exquisite seated feast featuring French dishes like onion soufflé gratin, steak à la minute, crème caramel and more. Impeccable service and an exceptional medley of local and international wines complete the experience, transporting you to the charming allure of the French Riviera. As night descends, your team can truly unwind in style with a candle-lit canapé soiree hosted in the restaurant’s very own gin and whiskey bar, Juniper Lane. Any function at Bistro Mosman is bound to be one for the memory books. Explore the function spaces and make an enquiry here.