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.

We are not taking Function bookings after 9 December 2022

Sit down events are available for a maximum 60 guests

Stand up cocktail-style events are available for groups of any size

The latest dinner booking on a Friday & Saturday night is 7.30pm

All Function bookings are for 4 HOURS.

We do not host 18th-21st Birthdays or Bucks Parties

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Email for further details or complete our function form (button below) to provide details of your request.

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.

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

There is an external staircase joining both venues.

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Minimum spends apply to all area bookings which vary depending on day of the week & time.

No venue hire applies.

No service charge applies.

30-50 Guests

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Caters up to 50 guests for seated or 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

20 - 30 Guests

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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

20 - 60 Guests standing

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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.

20 - 50 Guests

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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) or

seated dining (maximum 40 guests over 4 tables) & 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

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VIEW COHIBAR FUNCTION OPTIONS HERE

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

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$25 per person – select 3 from cold/dessert & 2 from hot

$35 – select 4 from cold/dessert & 3 from hot

Canapes will be served by wait staff on platters (included in canape pack price)

Substitutes will be provided for all dietary requirements

Cold Canapés

Tomato bruschetta w/ basil & balsamic (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 & fennel sausage rolls

Mushroom & parmesan arancini (veg)

Szechwan fried prawn cutlet (GF)

Spicy chicken wings

Dessert Canapés - all vegetarian

Chocolate dipped strawberry

Chocolate brownie

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
We recommend 1 platter per 8 guests

Fries w aioli $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 & pumpkin dip $80 (vegetarian)

SHARED DINING MENU - SEATED LUNCH OR DINNER
All menu items are served to share
Maximum 60 guests (minimum 8 guests)

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 events@thewatershedhotel.com.au 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

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.

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

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

Pina Colada or Strawberry Daquiri Frozen Cocktail

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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: Security is required - $60 per hour for a minimum 5 hours (1 per 100 guests)