Where to Host Your Christmas Party at Chadstone
Christmas has a way of filling the calendar fast. From office parties and long lunches to family get-togethers and date nights, finding the right place to celebrate is half the work.
Whether you’re rallying a group of 20 or planning something for two, Chadstone has bookable options for every kind of occasion. Find your guide below to celebrating Christmas in Melbourne, with venues, group dining and function packages to get the plans underway.
- DINING
- ENTERTAINMENT
- FRIENDSMAS
- HOTEL CHADSTONE
DINING
Make it a shared feast at Panda Yum Cha – rotate between steaming baskets, Cantonese favourites and live seafood in the spacious main dining area. Or find your way to the four VIP private rooms accommodating groups of 10, 15 or 20. And for those not ready for the night to end, pick-up the microphone at the private karaoke room.
Turn dinner into a communal sit down at YX Hot Pot, set against a neon-lit, futuristic backdrop. Choose your broth, pick your ingredients and cook up a Chongqing-style together at the table.
Dry-aged cuts, premium steaks and a considered wine list anchor the menu at The Meat & Wine Co, set against moody-lit African-inspired interiors. Host up to 150 guests in the full space – with options to scale your party down and the private dining room for up to 10 guests, opt for one of two semi-private spaces or gather at the basement bar, which seats up to 40.
Settle in for a long Italian lunch of rustic pizzas, Napoli-style pastas and shared plates at Cinque Terre. Choose the private dining room or take the celebrations to the terrace.
Take the celebrations upstairs at Altus Events, Hotel Chadstone’s rooftop venue with panoramic views across Melbourne. The private event space accommodates up to 90 guests for a seated banquet or 145 cocktail-style, with the option to divide the venue into two smaller spaces.
Gather around the lazy Susan for Shanghai-style share plates made for savouring in good company. A private dining room for up to 10 guests keeps smaller Christmas gatherings intimate.
At Pastore, a curated four-course tasting menu brings together seasonal Australian produce, refined Italian flavours and signature wood-fired cooking. Designed to showcase the best of the season, it’s an invitation to slow down over a long Christmas lunch or dinner.
Marae Izakaya is a unique Japanese dining experience that combines innovative flavours with immersive food theatre. Designed by Melbourne-based Kestie Lane Studio, the venue features a welcoming mix of casual seating, a sushi train, formal dining spaces and a dedicated sake bar, creating the perfect setting to connect over food, fun and friends.
Round up the crew at Fonda’s Chadstone casa for tacos, margaritas and a low-fuss festive catch-up. The open-plan dining room accommodates up to 20 guests seated or 30 standing up cocktail style.
A craft brewery, gin bar and sprawling social space rolled into one, Urban Alley Brewery is made for Christmas parties that favour atmosphere over formality. With five bookable spaces catering to groups of 20 to 300-plus, there’s room for everything from casual team catch-ups to larger Christmas functions.
Tuck into a classic American fare, from towering burgers and sticky-glazed ribs to sizzling fajita platters and sweet, icy drinks. December function bookings for 10 guests receive a $100 bar tab, while groups of 20 receive $200. T&Cs apply.
Known for its speciality coffee and a leafy, light-filled setting, make Industry Beans a welcome change from the usual function room. Book the semi-private Atrium or private dining room or take over the venue for up to 100 seated guests or 120 standing.
ENTERTAINMENT
Dust off your bowling shoes for a party package with lane hire, pizza and fries to share, a drink on arrival and a dedicated host. Got a party of eight or more?
Park the caddy at home and putt through themed holes, from The Simpsons-inspired living room at 742 Evergreen Terrace to prehistoric Bedrock n Roll. Party packages pair mini golf with pizza, fries and a reserved area to regroup between rounds.
Go head-to-head across arcade games, dodgem cars, virtual reality and ten-pin bowling, then trade your tickets for prizes, from sweet treats and novelty trinkets to toys.
Challenge your friends across 10 themed rooms, from Rubik’s Cube puzzles and blacklight basketball to a colourful candy ball pit. Party packages include a private party area, plus a rotation of nibbles and drinks.
A 90s-themed throwback, Playback96 represents an era when fun was physical, social and completely unrecorded. The perfect nostalgic venue for your festive get-together.
Take your Christmas party to the big screen with private cinema hire. Settle into LUX, Gold Class seating for the latest releases, with catering on hand for a debrief once the credits roll.
FRIENDSMAS
From group feasts and '90s-inspired games to last-minute gift hunting, here are eight ways to unite your favourite people at Chadstone.
HOTEL CHADSTONE
From Altus’ Festive High Tea to a lavish Christmas Day lunch or Italian dining at Pastore, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season – whether you’re gathering around the table or making a getaway of it.
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