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.
Our Canape Packs start from $25 per person, as well as interactive experience stations (including make your own burger & oyster bars).
We also have seated Group Dining options (from $49 per person).
We have the option of Beverage Packs or setting up a bar tab
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.
All Functions are subject to a minimum spend which can be made up of food & beverage.
A $500 deposit is required for groups over 20 guests.
Pre-selection of food is required a minimum 14 days in advance.
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 200-450 guests.
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
80 - 100 Guests
Caters up to 100 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.
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 - 60 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 or seated dining (maximum 32 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 more intimate event, birthdays and social gatherings, hens parties, corporate events and team building.
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 (vegan, dairy-free)
Wedges $45 (vegan, dairy-free)
Buffalo Wings $50 (dairy-free)
Fruit Platter $60 (vegan, dairy-free)
Cheese platter $80 (vegetarian)
Antipasto $80
3 COURSE SET MENU
Guests select an option from each course on arrival
Suitable for groups of 8-20 guests
$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)
SHARED DINING MENU
All menu items are to share | Suitable for groups of 8-25 guests
Upgrades: Garlic bread $4 per person | Cheese platters $10 per person
CLASSIC | $49
ENTREES
Crumbed calamari w lemon and tartare
Antipasto of selected salumi w/ sun-dried tomato, olives, capsicum & grissini
Buddha Bowl w roast sweet potato, cumin fried chickpeas, Spanish
onion, broccolini, turmeric and maple tahini dressing (vegan)
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)
SIDES
Chips & aioli
Garden Salad
DESSERT
Churros w/ strawberries, vanilla bean ice cream & chocolate sauce
DELUXE | $69
ENTRÉES
Teriyaki Beef Skewers w sesame and spiral radish
Antipasto of selected salumi w/ sundried tomato, olives, capsicum & grissini
Buddha Bowl w roast sweet potato, cumin fried chickpeas, Spanish onion, broccolini, turmeric and maple tahini dressing (vegan)
Crumbed calamari w lemon and tartare
MAINS
Pan-fried Barramundi fillet w warm potato salad, caponata ad fried capers
Rump Steak w chips and choice of sauce
Spinach, feta & ricotta ravioli w/ sugo, basil & parmesan (vegetarian)
SIDES
Chips & aioli
Garden salad
Sauteed greens w/ garlic & almonds
DESSERT
Churros w/ strawberries, vanilla bean ice cream & chocolate sauce
Lemon Meringue Tart w candied lemon
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
WATERSHED BEVERAGE PACKAGES
Classic
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 and Juice
Deluxe
2hrs $45pp | 3hrs $55pp | 4hrs $65pp
Craft Tap Beer: Fat Yak Range, 4 Pines Range, Pirate Life Range
Local Tap Beer: Carlton Draught, VB, Pure Blonde, Carlton Dry, Bullmer's Original Cide
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 and Juice
Premium
2hrs $59pp | 3hrs $69pp | 4hrs $79pp
Imported Tap Beer: Asani, Peroni, Stella Artois, Bottled Corona
Craft Tap Beer: Fat Yak Range, 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 Maschera Prosecco
Villa Maria Two Valleys Sauvignon Blanc | Vidal Estate Chardonnay
Beyond Broke Rose
Villa Maria Pinot Noir | Tyrrell's Rufus Stone Shiraz
Soft Drinks and Juice
Mini Cocktails On Arrival $10
Mojito, Margarita, Aperol Spritz
Pina Colada or Strawberry Daquiri Frozen Cocktail
CONFIRMATION & PRE-SELECTION
A $500 deposit is required to secure your booking, which will count towards your minimum spend.
The minimum spend can be made up of food & beverage.
All food & beverage selections must be confirmed 14 days in advance.