FUNCTIONS & EVENTS

In the heart of Darling Harbour, The Watershed Hotel & Cohibar

boast unrivalled views of Darling Harbour and the city skyline.

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Let our experienced team look after your guests with a delicious range of canapes, experience stations and seated dining options created by Executive Chef, Dion Green,

matched with our diverse beverage selection of beer, wine and spirits.

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We have a variety of unique spaces available, providing the perfect setting for your event. As the night winds down, the Watershed and Cohibar comes alive! We have a 24 hour licence 7 days a week.

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Call for further details Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm to speak to our specialist Event Coordinators

(02) 9282 9444 or complete and download our function form to provide details of your request.

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All Functions are subject to a minimum spend. We can cater for groups up to 300 people (subject to Government COVID Restrictions). All food and beverage purchases go towards this minimum spend.
Minimum spends vary depending on the time of year & the day of the week.

THE WATERSHED HOTEL

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 200-450 guests.

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Hire of both Watershed & Cohibar can accommodate groups of 600 or more. 

There is an external staircase joining both venues.

ENTERTAINMENT AREA

80 - 100 Guests

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Caters up to 100 guests for standing events. High cocktail tables available. Contains data projector, large screen and pool table. Theatre style seating option. Also can be connected to Banquettes to accommodate larger groups.

BANQUETTES

20 - 50 Guests

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Caters for 20 to 50 guests seated and standing. This area overlooks the Entertainment Area and internal bar space. Ideal for smaller groups, drinks, canapes or bottle service bookings later in the night on weekends.

COCKLE BAY TERRACE

20 - 60 Guests

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The terrace overlooks Darling Harbour towards Cockle Bay and the central CBD. Caters for 20 to 60 guests standing and is an outside space with limited covered area. This area can be combined with the Banquettes (see above) to accommodate groups of up to 100 guests.

HARBOUR TERRACE

20 - 60 Guests

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The Harbour Terrace overlooks Darling Harbour towards the northern city skyline. It is external with a large glass awning covering most of the area. The area is multi use with the option of stand up events or seated dining.

FUNCTION PACKAGES

CANAPE MENU

Minimum order of 20 pieces per selection apply
All canapes must be ordered and paid for a minimum 5 business days before your event

Cold Canapes - $4 per piece

Tomato bruschetta w/ basil & bocconcini  (v, vg)
  Assorted sushi (salmon, chicken & avocado)  (v, vg)

Mixed vegetable frittata  (v)
Zucchini crostini w/ mint & onion  (v,vg)

Polenta bites w/ sun-dried tomato & olives  (vg)

Tuna tomato crostini w/ capers & chives  

Pork tartlet w/ teriyaki marinade, shallot & sesame

Premium Canapes - $5.5 per piece

Smoked salmon baguette w/ sour cream

Crab & herb tartlet

BBQ beef skewer w/ house bbq sauce

Peking duck panckes w/ chive & hoisin

Szechwan fried prawn cutlet

Substantial Canapes

Hot Canapes - $4.5 per piece

Caramelised onion cheese puff  (v)

Pork polpette meatball w/ tomato sauce

Italian seaweed fritters  (v,vg)

CHicken skewer w/ minted yoghurt

Prawn twisters w/ Namjim & coriander

Mini beef pie w/ tomato chutney

Homemade port and fennel sausage rolls

Arancini $4.5 per piece

Pumpkin & parmesan arancini  (v)

Mushroom & parmesan arancini  (v)

Bolognese arancini

Chorizo & cheese arancini

Fish & Chip Box  $8
Beef Slider  $6.5
Peri-Peri Chicken Slider  $6.5
Butter chicken curry box w/ rice  $8

Vegetable noodle box  $8.5

Buffalo Wings (2) & chips  $8

Dessert Canapes $4.5 per piece

Chocolate dipped strawberry

Chocolate brownie

Mixed berry cheesecake

Churros w/ chocolate sauce

Frozen Tiramisu

PLATTERS

Ravioli $5 per piece

Spinach, feta & ricotta ravioli  (v)

Beetroot, feta & ricotta ravioli  (v)

Beef & tomato ravioli

Roast duck & ginger ravioli

Prawn & crab ravioli w/ black caviar (add $1)

French Fries  $35 (v, df)
Wedges  $35 (v, gf) 

Buffalo Wings  $50 (df)
Fruit Platter  $60 (v, df, gf) 
Cheese Platter  $80 (v) 
Antipasto  $80

3 COURSE SET MENU

Guests select an option from each course on arrival

$50PP

Garlic bread to share on arrival

ENTRÉES

Crumbed calamari w lemon and tartare

Buddha Bowl (vegan) w roast sweet potato, cumin fried chickpeas, Spanish onion, broccolini, turmeric and maple tahini dressing

MAINS

Pan-fried Barramundi fillet w warm potato salad, caponata and fried capers

Rump Steak w chips and choice of sauce

Spinach, feta & ricotta ravioli w/ sugo, basil & parmesan (vegetarian)

DESSERT

Churros w/ strawberries, chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice-cream (vegetarian)

Lemon meringue tart w candied lemon (vegetarian)

EXPERIENCE STATIONS

2 hour duration | Minimum 50 guests

This is an add on on to compliment a canape package of 4 pieces+ per person

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Please contact us on for more information on these options

Prices from

Oyster Bar  $30 per person

Build Your Own Taco Bar  $20 per person

Charcuterie & Cheese Bar  $20 per person

Paella Bar from $25 per person

Build your own burger bar $20 per person

EXPERIENCE ENHANCERS

Give your event that extra something special! Download our functions pack for other options

DJ

Keep the party going with one of our DJ's who can cater to any occasion and re $100 per hour for a minimum 3 hours.

Wait Staff

Why walk up to the bar to get a drink when our friendly staff can do it for you?
Service wait staff are $40 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours.

Cakes

You can bring your own cake. We'll provide a cake table, napkins, plates and a knife for you to cut your cake. Cakeage is $2.50 per person.

Security 

For every 100 guests attending you are required to engage a security guard for the duration of your event for your security and safety of your guests. Security guards are $50 per hour for a minimum of 4 hours. Additional fees may apply for Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Security are always required for 18th and 21st birthdays.