Private Dining Rooms for
Farewell Dinners
Someone's leaving — a colleague moving on, a friend heading overseas, a chapter closing. A private dining room lets you send them off properly. Good food, good company, and the space to say what you want to say.
Browse Venues →Why a Private Room for a Farewell
Personal, Not Performative
A farewell speech hits differently in a private room than in the middle of a bar. Keep it between the people who matter.
Easy for the Organiser
Someone has to organise it, and it's probably you. A private room makes the job simple — one booking, one menu, done.
One Last Great Dinner
Make the final catch-up count. Nobody remembers the drinks at the pub. They remember the dinner where everyone was at the table.
A Farewell That Means Something
Farewell dinners are one of those occasions that private dining rooms were made for. A group of 10-15 people who all know each other, sharing a meal and saying goodbye. Set the menu in advance, let the venue handle the service, and focus on being present for the person who's leaving.
Venues for Farewell Dinners
Private dining rooms seating 8–20 guests
The Gidley
Sydney CBD
A speakeasy-style steakhouse hidden beneath the streets of Sydney CBD. The Gidley offers three distinctive private dining rooms, each with its own character -- from the Norfolk Room with private bar to The Library's hidden poker table beneath an oak dining table.
Rockpool Bar & Grill
Sydney CBD
One of Australia's most celebrated steakhouses, Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney offers five distinct private dining spaces including The Balcony and four fully enclosed rooms. Premium dry-aged beef and an extensive wine list make it ideal for corporate entertaining and special celebrations.
A'Mare
Barangaroo
Alessandro Pavoni's waterfront Italian restaurant at Barangaroo offers four private dining spaces -- the Wine Room, Library, Harbour View Room, and main Dining Room. Each brings a different character and capacity, with the harbour as a constant backdrop.
Beppi's
Darlinghurst
A Sydney institution since 1956, Beppi's offers four private dining rooms steeped in heritage charm. The Wine Cellar, Magnum Room, Vintage Room, and Sala Intima each deliver classic Italian warmth with modern hospitality for groups up to 32.
Yugen Dining
South Yarra
Yugen Dining's architectural centrepiece is The Golden Orb -- a suspended, gilded pod seating 6 to 9 guests for an unforgettable private dining experience. Also offers a semi-private curtained area for up to 26, or full venue hire for 95 seated. Award-winning Japanese fine dining in a space that's a destination in itself.
Gimlet at Cavendish House
Melbourne CBD
Andrew McConnell's glamorous European restaurant in a 1920s heritage building. The Palm Room offers an intimate private dining space for up to 12 guests, with the same impeccable service and seasonal menu that earned Gimlet a place in the World's 50 Best top 100.
Builders Arms Hotel
Fitzroy
A Fitzroy heritage pub established in 1853 with a contemporary fit-out and intimate private dining room for 18 guests. The Builders Arms combines the warmth of a neighbourhood pub with refined food and service, perfect for relaxed private gatherings.
Chancery Lane
Melbourne CBD
Three luxurious private spaces including the coveted Chandelier Room for 12 guests. Chancery Lane brings European elegance to Melbourne's CBD with opulent interiors, exceptional wine, and menus that celebrate seasonal Victorian produce.
How to Book
Pick a City
Browse venues in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and more.
Check Capacity
Look for rooms that seat your group — 8 to 20 is the range for farewell dinners.
Contact the Venue
Reach out directly to discuss menus, pricing, and any special requests.
Show Up and Enjoy
The venue handles the food, the service, and the room. You handle the company.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I organise a farewell dinner at short notice?
For midweek bookings, many venues can accommodate groups of 10-15 with a week's notice. Call ahead, confirm the group size and any dietary requirements, and choose from their set menu options.
Can we present a gift or card during dinner?
Absolutely. A private dining room is the perfect setting for presentations, gifts, and speeches. You won't have to compete with restaurant noise or feel rushed.
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