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Private Dining Rooms for
Team Dinners

End of project, new team welcome, or just because. A private dining room means everyone's at one table, the menu is sorted, and nobody's awkwardly splitting a restaurant bill fourteen ways.

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Why a Private Room for Team Dinners

Everyone Together

No split tables across a restaurant. Your team sits together, which is the whole point of a team dinner.

No Awkward Bill Splitting

Set menu, one bill, done. Nobody's worrying about who ordered what or whether the company card will cover it.

Easy to Organise

The organiser picks the venue, picks the menu, sends the invite. Everything else is handled by the venue.

Team Dinner, Handled

The best team dinners happen when the organiser doesn't have to think too hard. Pick a venue with a private room, choose a set menu that works for everyone, and send the calendar invite. When people show up, the table is set, the food starts coming, and the evening runs itself. That's the whole job.

10-15 team members at one table
Set menu with vegetarian and dietary options
One bill, company card or invoice
Central locations near offices
Easy transport access
No minimum spend stress — groups of 10+ cover it naturally

Venues for Team Dinners

Private dining rooms seating 8–20 guests

The Gidley private dining

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.

8-20 seated $$$
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Rockpool Bar & Grill private dining

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.

12-24 seated $$$
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A'Mare private dining

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.

12-40 seated $$$
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Beppi's private dining

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.

8-32 seated $$$
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Yugen Dining private dining

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.

9-95 seated $$$
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Gimlet at Cavendish House private dining

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.

12 seated $$$
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Builders Arms Hotel private dining

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.

18 seated $$
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Chancery Lane private dining

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.

12-30 seated $$$
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How to Book

1

Pick a City

Browse venues in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and more.

2

Check Capacity

Look for rooms that seat your group — 8 to 20 is the range for team dinners.

3

Contact the Venue

Reach out directly to discuss menus, pricing, and any special requests.

4

Show Up and Enjoy

The venue handles the food, the service, and the room. You handle the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the easiest way to organise a team dinner?

Pick a venue, choose a set menu, and send the invite. Most private dining rooms have two or three menu options to choose from. You can usually confirm final numbers up to 48 hours before.

What if some people don't drink?

Most set menus offer beverage packages that include non-alcoholic options. You can also do food-only pricing and let people buy their own drinks — the venue can run a tab.

How much should I budget for a team dinner?

Plan for $70-120 per person including food and a few drinks. For a team of 12, that's roughly $850-1,400 total. Most venues can work within a specific budget if you share it upfront.

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