FUNCTIONS & EVENTS
In the heart of Darling Harbour, Watershed boasts unrivalled views of Darling Harbour & the city skyline. We have three indoor & four outdoor spaces available (some of which can be combined for larger functions), providing the perfect setting for your event along with a 24 hour licence 7 days a week.
Sit down events are available for a maximum 60 guests.
Stand up cocktail-style events are available for groups of any size (subject to COVID restrictions)
The latest dinner booking on a Friday & Saturday night is 7.30pm
All Function bookings are for 4 HOURS.
Call for further details Monday to Friday from 10am-3pm to speak to our Events Team
(02) 9282 9444 or complete our function form (button below) to provide details of your request.
We can accommodate a maximum 264 guests (under current Government COVID Restrictions).
A 10% surcharge applies on all Public Holidays.
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 264 guests under current COVID restrictions of 1 person per 2 square metres.
Hire of both Watershed & Cohibar can accommodate groups of 600 or more.
There is an external staircase joining both venues.
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ENTERTAINMENT AREA
30-50 Guests
Caters up to 50 guests for standing events. High cocktail tables available. Contains data projector, large screen & pool table. Theatre style seating option. Also can be connected to Banquettes to accommodate larger groups.
Not available Friday or Saturday nights
BANQUETTES
20 - 50 Guests
Caters for 25-30 guests seated. This area overlooks the Entertainment Area & internal bar space. Ideal for smaller groups, drinks, canapes or bottle service bookings later in the night on weekends.
COCKLE BAY TERRACE | alfresco
20 - 60 Guests standing
The terrace overlooks Darling Harbour towards Cockle Bay and the central CBD, it is an outside space with limited cover from rain/wind. This area can be combined with the Banquettes (see above) to accommodate groups of up to 100 guests.
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 is multi use with the option of
stand up events (maximum 50 guests) or
seated dining (maximum 40 guests over 4 tables) or can be combined with the adjoining Bistro for a maximum 60 guests.
COHIBAR
Sitting above The Watershed, Cohibar offers guests a variety of spaces with views of Darling Harbour and the city skyline. Cohibar is the ideal venue to host a stand up canape style event including birthdays and social gatherings, hens parties, corporate events and team building.
Maximum capacity is 130 guests under current 1 person per 2 square metre COVID restrictions.
CANAPE PACKS
Minimum order of 20 pieces per selection apply
All canapes must be ordered and paid for a minimum 14 days before your event
$25 per person – select 3 from cold/dessert & 2 from hot
$35 – select 4 from cold/dessert & 3 from hot
Cold Canapés
Tomato bruschetta w/ basil &
balsamic (vegan)
Capsicum & caper bruschetta w chives (vegan)
Smoked salmon baguette w/ sour cream
Caramelised onion cheese puff (veg)
Prosciutto & melon (gf)
Rare roast beef crostini, horseradish cream
Hot Canapés
Chicken skewer w/ minted yoghurt
Mini beef pie w/ tomato chutney
Homemade pork and fennel sausage rolls
Mushroom & parmesan arancini (veg)
BBQ beef skewer w/ house BBQ sauce
Sweet potato w grilled corn salsa & lime (vegan & gf)
Szechwan fried prawn cutlet
Buffalo wings w honey soy
Buffalo wings w hot sauce
Dessert Canapés
Chocolate dipped strawberry
Chocolate brownie
Mixed berry cheesecake
Bambini gelato cones
SUBSTANTIAL EATS $7.5 each
As an add on to either the $25 or $35 canape pack / minimum 20 pieces of each item
Fish & Chips box
Beef Slider
Chicken slider
Prawn slider (+ $1)
Vegetable noodle box
Sydney Rock Oysters (2 pieces)
PLATTERS
French fries $35 (vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free)
Wedges $45 (vegan, dairy-free)
Buffalo Wings $50 (dairy-free)
Fruit Platter $60 (vegan, dairy-free)
Cheese platter $80 (vegetarian)
Mezze Board $80 (vegetarian)
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE STATIONS
2 hour duration | Minimum 50 guests
Add on on to compliment a canape pack
This is an interactive experience where guests go up to the Station (not waiter service)
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
SHARED DINING MENU
All menu items are to share
Maximum 60 guests (minimum 8 guests)
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.
2hrs $39pp | 3hrs $49pp | 4hrs $59pp
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
Moore's Creek Shiraz Blend
Beyond Broke Rose
Soft Drinks & Juice
CLASSIC
DELUXE
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 | Vidal Estate Chardonnay
Beyond Broke Rose
Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir | 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 | Vidal Estate 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
Pina Colada or Strawberry Daquiri Frozen Cocktail
CONFIRMATION & PRE-SELECTION
Credit Card details are required to secure your booking.
The minimum spend can be made up of food & beverage.
All food & beverage selections must be confirmed 14 days in advance.
Pre-payment is required for all food a minimum 2 weeks in advance.
Beverage is payable on arrival.