EOY Functions & Venue Hire
Historic Warmth Meets Modern Elegance
Bring your team together at The Victoria Freehouse to celebrate the year that was. Nestled right beside beautiful Victoria Square, our architecturally designed two-story freehouse offers the perfect blend of sun-drenched spaces and cozy, historic warmth for your festive gatherings. Whether you are pouring a few proper pints for a lively corporate Christmas party or hosting an intimate, candlelit end-of-year feast, we bring classic British hospitality to every celebration. For grander occasions, you can even hire the whole venue exclusively to accommodate up to 120 guests across both floors.
Pull up a chair and check out our event spaces below.
The Governor’s Room
Capacity : Up-to 60 guests
Treat your guests to a proper premium experience on our private mezzanine level. Flooded with character and overlooking Victoria Square, The Governor’s Room blends classic pub sophistication with modern elegance.. This fully self-contained space features stunning parquet flooring, traditional bentwood chairs, and wrap-around heritage plaid booths glowing under refined Art Deco lighting. Complete with its own private amenities and a dedicated bar pouring four authentic British hand-pulled ales, it offers an exclusive, premium backdrop to raise a proper toast to the year that was.
The Bar
Capacity: Up-to 100 guests
Bring your team together on the ground floor for a vibrant experience filled with energy and effortless socialising. Featuring massive sliding windows that open completely onto Victoria Square, the space boasts an exceptional indoor-outdoor flow perfect for taking advantage of clear days and long evenings. With a striking main bar, an extensive premium cocktail list, and 16 guest taps on offer, it is the perfect spot for mingling, raising a proper pint with colleagues, and unwinding in a polished yet relaxed atmosphere.
Set Menus & Packages
Our kitchen crafts seasonally inspired festive menus balancing local New Zealand freshness with classic British fare. Designed to suit the exact flow of your end of year celebration, you can select premium finger foods and canapés for casual mingling, a structured sit down choice menu for a grand holiday feast, or our social "Feed Me" shared plates experience for a lively group dynamic. To complement your festivities, we offer flexible beverage packages and managed bar tabs featuring 16 premium 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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