The Collingwood courtyard lit up for a Christmas party, with an open fireplace, string lights and barrel tables
Christmas & End-of-Year Parties · Collingwood, Inner Melbourne

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Seven function and event spaces for 20 to 250 guests in Collingwood, beer brewed metres from your table and a kitchen that feeds the lot. December dates fill fast, so tell us what you're planning and we'll tailor the rest.

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Function Spaces
20–250
Guest Capacity
30
Beers On Tap
#1
Best Brewpub in Australia since 2017

Christmas Party Spaces

Seven ways to host your Christmas party, from intimate to all-out

Seven event spaces for hire under one roof, from a semi-private nook for the small team to exclusive venue hire for the whole company. Not sure which one fits your headcount? Send an enquiry and we'll point you to the right space.

Exclusive Venue Hire
The courtyard and surrounding spaces at Stomping Ground Collingwood, with barrel tables and an open fireplaceThe Beer Garden at Stomping Ground Collingwood, part of half venue hire, with timber tables under a leafy roofThe Deck at Stomping Ground Collingwood, part of half venue hire, with its own bar and bench seatingThe Courtyard at Stomping Ground Collingwood, part of half venue hire, with barrel tables and an open fireplaceTables along the Beer Garden walkway at Stomping Ground Collingwood

Half Venue Hire

100–250 Standing

The big one. Space across The Deck, The Courtyard and the Beer Garden combined, outside of peak times, with room for a serious party of up to 250 standing. When "a few drinks" turns into an event.

Intimate
The Tank Table, a long set table beside the window into the brewery tank room at Stomping Ground CollingwoodPlace settings along the Tank Table at Stomping Ground CollingwoodThe Tank Table set for a seated dinner beside the tank room windowThe Tank Table at Stomping Ground Collingwood with the brewery tanks behind the glassThe Tank Table viewed from the end, set for a group dinner

Tank Table

30 Standing20 Seated

A gorgeous long table in its own section of the beer hall, with a window into the tank room where all our beer stays frosty. Perfect for a little celebration with your crew.

Semi-Private
The Deck at Stomping Ground Collingwood set with a long dining table under hanging plantsA long table set on The Deck at Stomping Ground Collingwood, overlooking the beer hallThe Deck at Stomping Ground Collingwood with barrel tables, stools and hanging plantsA set dining table against the painted brick wall on The DeckBench tables and greenery on The Deck at Stomping Ground Collingwood

The Deck

80 Standing30 Seated

An elevated, semi-private, open-plan space nestled into a gorgeous corner overlooking the beer hall. Intimate seated dinner or rowdy cocktail party, The Deck has you covered.

Semi-Private
The Half Courtyard at Stomping Ground Collingwood with greenery, high tables and an open fireplaceBarrel tables beside the open fireplace in the Half CourtyardThe Half Courtyard at Stomping Ground Collingwood with barrel tables and greeneryHigh tables and barrels in the Half Courtyard at Stomping Ground CollingwoodA long high table in front of the open fireplace in the Collingwood courtyard

Half Courtyard

50 Standing

Semi-private and immersed in plants and greenery, with a roaring open fireplace and the bar so close it might as well be private. Puts you and your people in the middle of the action.

Standing
The Full Courtyard at Stomping Ground Collingwood, an industrial space with barrel tables and a central fireplaceThe Full Courtyard at Stomping Ground Collingwood, with high tables and barrel seatingBarrel tables and high tables around the courtyard fireplaceHigh tables and stools beside the courtyard fireplace at Stomping Ground CollingwoodThe Full Courtyard at Stomping Ground Collingwood, next to the bar

Full Courtyard

100 Standing

Double the privacy, double the plants, double the fireplace. Take the entire courtyard and enjoy the gorgeous industrial vibes and prime real estate next to the bar. Spacious yet cosy.

All-Weather
The Beer Garden at Stomping Ground Collingwood, with a central tree, timber decking and greeneryTables under the retractable roof in the Stomping Ground Collingwood Beer GardenBench tables beneath a wall of greenery in the Beer GardenThe Beer Garden at Stomping Ground Collingwood with a central tree and long tablesLong tables and greenery in the Stomping Ground Collingwood Beer Garden

Half Garden

60 Max

Surrounded by lush greenery, the Beer Garden is one of our most sought-after areas in the beer hall. A retractable roof for sunny days, a cosy fireplace for the chilly nights.

Sit-Down
Long banquet tables in the Stomping Ground Collingwood beer hall in front of the breweryBanquet tables in the Stomping Ground Collingwood beer hall in front of the breweryLong banquet tables and benches in the Stomping Ground Collingwood beer hallA long banquet table in the Stomping Ground Collingwood beer hallBanquet tables near the kitchen in the Stomping Ground Collingwood beer hall

Banquet Table

30 Seated

Whether it's a casual get-together with mates or a special celebration, our banquet tables are perfect for getting a large group together to share a meal.

A wide view across the Stomping Ground Collingwood brewery and beer hall

Beer made here. Memories made here.

100 Gipps Street, Collingwood. Open daily from 11:30am.

What's on offer

Everything your Christmas party needs in one place

30 Beers On Tap

Award-winning craft beer brewed on-site, poured fresh from 30 taps, plus wine, cider and spirits.

Kitchen: Pizzas, Boards & Shares

Our kitchen turns out share menus, pizzas and grazing boards for every headcount and dietary need.

All-Weather Courtyard

A retractable roof and an open fireplace mean your event is sorted rain, hail or shine.

Wheelchair Accessible

The entire venue is wheelchair accessible, from the front door to the courtyard.

Curated Playlists & DJs

Our own curated playlists set the mood, with DJs on the decks from 8:30pm every Friday and Saturday.

One Functions Team

From first enquiry to last drink, one dedicated functions team sorts the food, drinks and space.

Food & drink packages

What a Christmas party here costs

Starting prices. What you pay in the end comes down to the space, the date and how many people you're bringing, and the functions team will confirm the lot when you enquire.

Canapés
From$28pp

Classic and premium selections

Beer Hall Banquet
From$69pp

Two-course shared feast on the Tank Table or The Deck

Grazing boards
From$250

Grilled vegetable, charcuterie or cheese

All items are subject to availability and will be replaced by a similar product if unavailable. We'll send the full menus through with your quote.

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How it works

Three steps to a sorted Christmas party

No back-and-forth guesswork. From your first enquiry to the last round, one team handles it.

1

Send an enquiry

Fill in the form below with your date, headcount and what you're planning. Takes about a minute. No deposit, no strings.

2

We tailor the plan

Our functions team gets back to you with the right space, a food and drink package to suit, and straight answers on pricing and availability.

3

Show up & celebrate

We set the space, pour the beer and run the day. You get to actually enjoy your own event with your crew.

The venue

Take a look around

A working brewery, a beer hall and a courtyard that has hosted everything from a quiet long lunch to a 250-person party.

Don't just take our word for it

Award-winning, year after year

Best Brewpub in Australia Every year since 2017 · Beer & Brewer
Champion Medium Australian Brewery 2024 & 2022 · Australian International Beer Awards
Champion Australian Independent Large Brewery 2021 · Indies Awards
900+ guest reviews Loved by locals on Google

As featured in Time Out Melbourne

Good to know

Christmas Party FAQs

Yes, work Christmas and end-of-year functions are one of our busiest occasions. Our courtyard's retractable roof and open fireplace keep the party going rain or shine, and December dates fill fast, so get in early.

Our functions team will tailor a food and drink package for your Christmas party from our standard menus: canapé packages start at $28pp, our two-course Beer Hall Banquet is $69pp, grazing boards start at $250, and drink packages are also available. Send an enquiry and we'll talk you through what's available for your date and headcount, including any current festive offers.

Function bookings start at 20 guests and run all the way to 250 standing across a half venue hire. Seated set-menu events run 20 to 30 guests, with the Tank Table seating 20 and The Deck seating 30; standing cocktail events run 30 to 100; and full or half venue hire scales beyond that. Tell us your headcount and we'll point you to the right space.

Canapé packages start at $28pp, and our two-course Beer Hall Banquet is $69pp served to share. Grazing boards start at $250, and drink packages are also available. Bringing your own cake is free if you cut and serve it yourselves, or $2pp if you'd like our kitchen team to handle it. What you pay overall depends on the space and the date, so send an enquiry and the functions team will come back with a full quote, availability and any current offers you qualify for. We'll send our full packages through once you're in touch.

Both, done properly. Our kitchen turns out share menus, wood-fired pizzas and grazing boards, and of course there's award-winning beer brewed on-site plus wine, spirits and non-alc options. Set menus and drink packages can be tailored to your group.

Yes. The beer garden and courtyard are sheltered by a retractable roof, so your event is sorted rain, hail or shine. A real Melbourne essential.

Submit the enquiry form below and a member of our functions team will be in touch to discuss options. Our functions team is in the office Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, so if you enquire over the weekend we'll get back to you the next business day.

Yes. Engagements, 21sts, 30ths, 40ths and 50ths are all regulars in our beer hall, from an intimate Tank Table dinner to a Full Venue Hire party.

Due to the open-plan nature of the venue we're generally unable to facilitate microphones, screens or outside music, but we've got you covered with curated playlists as well as DJs from 8:30pm every Friday and Saturday. Got something specific in mind? Get in touch and we'll see what we can do.

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Let's plan your Christmas party

Fill in a few details and the Stomping Ground Collingwood functions team will be in touch with spaces, packages, pricing and availability. December dates fill fast, so the sooner you enquire the more choice you'll have. No deposit to enquire.

100 Gipps Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Open daily from 11:30am
Functions team in the office Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm

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