EOY Functions & Venue Hire
Celebrate the Season in the Heart of Christchurch
Toast to your successes at The Victoria Free House, where timeless British pub charm meets modern Christchurch style. Overlooking beautiful Victoria Square in the heart of the CBD, our two story venue offers a spectacular setting for holiday festivities and festive team break ups.
From department drinks and cocktail receptions to premium client dinners, we bring classic hospitality to your seasonal celebrations. For major company wrap ups, hire the entire venue exclusively for up to 120 guests across both floors.
Pull up a chair, raise a glass, and explore our festive event spaces below.
The Governor’s Room
Capacity : Up-to 60 guests
Perched upstairs overlooking Victoria Square, The Governor’s Room blends timeless sophistication with cozy warmth, making it the ultimate setting for an exclusive end of year gathering. This fully private mezzanine level features stunning parquet flooring, premium wrap around booths in heritage plaid, and elegant Art Deco lighting. Complete with private restrooms and a dedicated bar featuring four traditional British hand pulled ale taps, it offers a premium, self contained space to reward your team in style.
The Bar
Capacity: Up-to 100 guests
Our ground floor offers a dynamic, light filled environment designed for festive socisliaing and effortless mingling. Featuring massive sliding windows that open completely onto Victoria Square, the space boasts a brilliant indoor outdoor flow perfect for summer holiday parties. With a striking main bar, 16 guest taps, and an extensive holiday cocktail list, it is the perfect spot to gather the team, toast your success, and celebrate the season.
Catering & Menus
Our kitchen crafts seasonally inspired holiday menus balancing New Zealand freshness with classic British fare. Choose from crowd pleasing finger foods for easy mingling, a structured sit down dinner, or our social "Feed Me" shared plates experience. To keep the Christmas cheer flowing, we offer flexible beverage packages featuring 16 tap beers, 4 authentic British ales, boutique local wines, and creative cocktails with all dietary requirements seamlessly accommodated.
Function Enquiry Form
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