Christmas Functions with Hunter & Barrel
Covering all venues for the 2026 Christmas period (28th Oct 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027)
‘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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Den | 10 | $1,400 | $2,000 |
| The Fire | 14 | $1,700 | $2,400 |
| The Fire & The Den combined | 25 | $3,000 | $4,200 |
| 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 (I)
Buttermilk and Szechuan marinated, lightly fried, served with chilli jam
Smoked Beetroot Hummus (V) (VG)
Marinated feta, pomegranate, dill, chargrilled pita bread
Mains
Chopped Vegetable Salad (V) (VG)
Fire-roasted Mediterranean vegetables, pearl couscous, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds.
With your choice of chargrilled chicken tenders or herb-baked Brie
Below Mains are served with Crispy Chips or Mixed Leaf Salad and your choice of Mushroom or Peppercorn Sauce
Chicken Thigh Skewer
Marinated in honey & soy, basted with apricot chutney
Honey Glazed Pork Belly
Slow-braised with a sticky chilli glaze
Portoro Eye Fillet 200g, Grain Fed, MB2+
Finished with Hunter’s Signature basting
Wagyu Rump 300g, Grain Fed, MB6+
Finished with Hunter’s Signature basting
Dessert
Passionfruit & Mango 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 (I)
Buttermilk and Szechuan marinated, lightly fried, served with chilli jam
Crispy Pork Belly Tacos (2)
Gochujang mayo, grilled pineapple salsa, furikake
Smoked Beetroot Hummus (V) (VG)
Marinated feta, pomegranate, dill, chargrilled pita bread
Mains
Humpty Doo Saltwater Barramundi (A)
Salami nduja, pork cheek, cherry peppers, sun-blushed tomatoes, fennel, baby bocconcini, romesco sauce
Chopped Vegetable Salad (V) (VG)
Fire-roasted Mediterranean vegetables, pearl couscous, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds.
With your choice of chargrilled chicken tenders or herb-baked Brie
Below Mains are served with Crispy Chips or Mixed Leaf Salad and your choice of Mushroom or Peppercorn Sauce
Wagyu Rump 300g, Grain Fed, MB6+
Finished with Hunter’s Signature basting
Portoro New Yorker 300g, Grain Fed, MB2+
Finished with Hunter’s Signature basting
Chicken Thigh Skewer
Marinated in honey & soy, 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
Passionfruit & Mango 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
Canberra
Centre
Canberra ACT 2601
Eastland
Eastland
Maroondah Highway,
Ringwood VIC 3134
Parramatta
Parramatta
180 George Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
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 reservations of 12 or more guests. Surcharges apply to all reservations regardless of party size: 5% on Sundays and 10% on Public Holidays. Where the 7% service charge applies, surcharges are waived.
Please be advised that card payment fees may be applied to card transactions. The fee percentages vary depending on the type of card used and payment method used. It is important to note that third party vendor fees, such as those associated with PayPal, Stripe, or in-house store terminals, are non-refundable in the event of a cancellation or refund.
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS & MINIMUM SPEND
When booking a private or semi-private dining room or space, a minimum spend applies. This minimum spend is for food and beverages only and does not include any additional fees or charges, such as service charges or surcharges. If the minimum spend is not reached, the remaining balance can either be used toward additional food and beverages or charged as a room hire fee to meet the minimum spend requirement.
BYO & CAKEAGE
We regret to inform you that outside beverages are not permitted at our establishment. As we are a fully licensed venue, we proudly provide an extensive selection of wines and beverages through our comprehensive list. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to offering you our exceptional range of beverages to complement your dining experience. Should you choose to bring your own cake, please note that a cakeage fee of $3 per person will be applicable.
MENUS & BEVERAGE PACKAGES
Bookings of 12 or more guests are required to dine on one of our set menus. Menu items and prices are subject to change to ensure alignment with seasonal availability. Beverage packages will commence at the scheduled start time of your reservation.
ARRIVAL AND SEATING DURATIONS
All reservations are subject to a seating duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes for 1 to 4 guests, 2 hours for 5 to 9 guests and 2 hours and 30 minutes for 10 or more guests. Different seating durations may apply for special event dates. 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 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.
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.