Christmas Functions with Hunter & Barrel
Covering all venues for the 2026 Christmas period (30th Oct 2025 - 3rd Jan 2026)
‘Tis the season to gather the tribe, and picking the right venue for your corporate Christmas party or family feast is key to making sure it’s a celebration to remember. At Hunter & Barrel, we offer a warm, inviting environment where you can truly reconnect over a shared dining experience.
Gather around the fire at Hunter & Barrel this Christmas. Whether you’re organising a large corporate Christmas gathering, an intimate holiday lunch, or anything in-between, our team is on hand to ensure your event goes off without a hitch. Step away from the pretenses of modern life , sit back, relax, and share an abundant celebratory feast with colleagues, family, or friends.
Function Hire
Enjoy good company and the joy of communal dining this Christmas with a signature Hunter & Barrel feast.
| Room | Seated | Standard | Excl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Den | 16 | $1,700 | $3,000 |
| Full Venue | 134 | On Request | On Request |
| Room | Seated | Standard | Excl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Dining Room 1 | 8 | $800 | $1,200 |
| Private Dining Room 2 (no lift) | 9 | $900 | $1,300 |
| Private Dining Room 3 (no lift) | 30 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Indoor | 70 | $8,000 | $11,000 |
| Outdoor | 34 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Full Venue | 134 | On Request | On Request |
| Room | Seated | Standard | Excl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Level | 38 | $4,200 | $6,000 |
| Indoor | 90 | $10,000 | $14,000 |
| Outdoor | 30 | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Full Venue | 120 | On Request | On Request |
| Room | Seated | Standard | Excl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pergola | 30 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Terrace | 55 | $5,500 | $6,500 |
| Outdoor | 85 | $10,000 | $13,000 |
| Indoor | 75 | $8,500 | $12,000 |
| Indoor+ Terrace | 130 | $13,000 | $17,000 |
| Full Venue | 160 | On Request | On Request |
| Room | Seated | Standard | Excl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Den | 16 | $1,700 | $3,000 |
| Full Venue | 134 | On Request | On Request |
| Room | Seated | Standard | Excl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Den | 10 | $1,700 | $2,550 |
| Room | Seated | Standard | Excl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Dining Room 1 | 8 | $800 | $1,200 |
| Private Dining Room 2 (no lift) | 9 | $900 | $1,300 |
| Private Dining Room 3 (no lift) | 30 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Indoor | 70 | $8,000 | $11,000 |
| Outdoor | 34 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Full Venue | 134 | On Request | On Request |
| Room | Seated | Standard | Excl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Level | 38 | $4,200 | $6,000 |
| Indoor | 90 | $10,000 | $14,000 |
| Outdoor | 30 | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Full Venue | 120 | On Request | On Request |
| Room | Seated | Standard | Excl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pergola | 30 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Terrace | 55 | $5,500 | $6,500 |
| Outdoor | 85 | $10,000 | $13,000 |
| Indoor | 75 | $8,500 | $12,000 |
| Indoor+ Terrace | 130 | $13,000 | $17,000 |
| Full Venue | 160 | On Request | On Request |
Sample Set Menus
The Explorer Menu (Sample)
$93pp
StarterS
Beef Burnt Rib Ends Tacos (2)
Hickory bourbon BBQ sauce, tomato salsa, crispy shallots
Calamari
Buttermilk and Szechuan marinated, lightly fried, served with chilli jam
Hummus Plate (V) (VG)
Baba ghanoush, muhammara, pickled enoki mushroom, crispy bread
Mains
Lamb Shank
Horseradish mash, roasted honey carrots, jus
Charred Vegetable Salad
Capsicum, eggplant & zucchini, pearl couscous, charred avocado, whipped ricotta, harissa.
With your choice of char-grilled chicken, cold smoked salmon or Meredith goat’s curd
Below Mains are served with Crispy Chips or Mixed Leaf Salad and your choice of Mushroom or Peppercorn Sauce
Chicken Thigh Skewer
Marinated in tahini, basted with apricot chutney
Portoro Grain Fed MB2+ Eye Fillet 200g
Finished with Hunter’s Signature basting
Wagyu Grain Fed MB6+ Rump 300g
Finished with Hunter’s Signature basting
Dessert
Blood Orange & Apple Sorbet (V) (VG)
Seasonal fruit, passionfruit pulp
Basque Cheesecake (V)
Macerated strawberries, black pepper, basil, Chantilly cream
The Hunter Menu (Sample)
$108pp
Starters
Smoky Chilli Wings
Buffalo-style sauce, Japanese furikake
Calamari
Buttermilk and Szechuan marinated, lightly fried, served with chilli jam
Crispy Pork Belly Tacos (2)
Gochujang mayo, grilled pineapple salsa, furikake
Hummus Plate (V) (VG)
Baba ghanoush, muhammara, pickled enoki mushroom, crispy bread
Mains
Humpty Doo Saltwater Barramundi
Clams, fennel gratin, dashi butter, herbed panko crust, coriander salsa
Charred Vegetable Salad
Capsicum, eggplant & zucchini, pearl couscous, charred avocado, whipped ricotta, harissa.
With your choice of char-grilled chicken, cold smoked salmon or Meredith goat’s curd
Below Mains are served with Crispy Chips or Mixed Leaf Salad and your choice of Mushroom or Peppercorn Sauce
Portoro Grain Fed MB2+ Rib Eye 350g
Finished with Hunter’s Signature basting
Portoro Grain Fed MB2+ New Yorker 300g
Finished with Hunter’s Signature basting
Chicken Thigh Skewer
Marinated in tahini, basted with apricot chutney
Dessert
Basque Chessecake (V)
Macerated strawberries, black pepper, basil, Chantilly cream
Cronut (V)
Caramelised banana, chocolate ganache, pistachio anglaise, banana gelato
Blood Orange & Apple Sorbet (V) (VG)
Seasonal fruit, passionfruit pulp
Why Hunter & Barrel is the Ideal Venue for Christmas Functions
This holiday season, step away from the pretenses of modern life and return to the tribe. Hunter & Barrel is a warm, inviting space that loves to entertain. With the comforting glow of our open-plan kitchen and the crackle of meats roasting over an open fire , our restaurants offer a confident, highly theatrical environment designed to bring people together.
Forget stiff, formal dining; our Christmas experience is rooted in the primal joy of the celebratory feast. We focus on an abundant, group feasting experience , loading up communal boards with signature charcoal-grilled meats and rustic sides. Perfectly paired with our extensive list of barrel-aged wines and craft beverages, we ensure your holiday gathering is effortless. You can simply sit back and genuinely reconnect over a table where there is always more than enough for everyone.
Adelaide
CBD
Adelaide SA 5000
Eastland
Eastland
Maroondah Highway,
Ringwood VIC 3134
Parramatta
Parramatta
180 George Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Canberra
Centre
Canberra ACT 2601
Book your Christmas Event
While private dining rooms are perfect for smaller groups, our venues also gladly welcome larger bookings and full-restaurant takeovers. If you’re planning a large team lunch, a milestone birthday or anniversary, or anything similar, we’re ready to take on the challenge. We make everything as straightforward as possible, with set options for food, drinks, and seating layouts. Our team aims to let you be as involved as you like, or step back and let us do the heavy lifting. The most important thing is creating a space that brings people together and leaves a lasting memory. The Hunter’s ready when you are, so book your private room now, or fill out the form linked below to turn your event into a reality.
Function Terms & Conditions
RESERVATION CONFIRMATION & CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation, arrive with fewer guests than booked, or do not attend, a $50 per person fee will apply. For bookings with a set menu or beverage package, the final guest count confirmed 24 hours prior will be charged as a minimum. Different cancellation policies may apply to group bookings (50+ guests), function spaces, venue buyouts and other special event bookings.
SERVICE & SURCHARGE
A 7% service charge applies to all bookings of 12 or more guests and is distributed to our wait staff as a gratuity for their service. On public holidays, a surcharge of $5 per person applies – both the service charge and the public holiday surcharge will be applied where applicable. Additional fees may apply to all card transactions, with rates varying by card type and payment method. Please note, third-party processing fees (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, or in-store terminals) are non-refundable in the event of a cancellation.
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS & MINIMUM SPEND
When reserving a private or semi-private dining room or space, it is necessary to adhere to the minimum spend requirements. The minimum spend is exclusively applicable to food and beverages and does not encompass any additional fees or charges, such as the 7% service charge and the $5 per person public holiday surcharge. In the event that the minimum spend is not attained, you have the option to supplement the balance by purchasing food and beverages. Alternatively, a room hire fee will be implemented to fulfill the minimum spend requirement.
MENUS & BEVERAGE PACKAGES
Group bookings of 12 or more guests are required to dine on one of our set menus. All menu items and prices are subject to seasonal availability and change.
ARRIVAL AND SEATING DURATIONS
Kindly emphasise to your guests the importance of arriving slightly ahead of your agreed time so that you can enjoy your meal within the confirmed time period. We recommend you arrive 15 minutes prior to your seating time. Please note that alternative seating durations may be implemented on special event days. We understand that unexpected circumstances may arise; however, in order to accommodate all guests, we can only hold your reservation and table for a maximum of 15 minutes beyond the scheduled reservation time. Regrettably, should you arrive more than 15 minutes late, your table may be released to ensure a smooth operation and minimise any inconvenience to other guests.
REQUESTED SEATING & CAPACITY
We acknowledge and appreciate your seating preferences and we make every effort to accommodate them; however, we cannot guarantee specific seating arrangements. Kindly understand that for groups exceeding 12 guests, it may be necessary to allocate seating across multiple tables.
CORKAGE
We are fully licensed and offer an extensive wine and beverage list. A corkage fee of $30.00 per bottle applies if you bring your own bottle of wine.
CAKEAGE
A cakeage fee of $3 per person applies if you bring your own cake.
DISCOUNTS & PROMOTIONS
Discounts and promotions may not be combined with other promotional offers and require a minimum purchase of a main course. Some promotions may require a dine in reservation. All discount and promotional decisions are made at the discretion of the Venue Manager.