Function Venue Hire






Discover 6 Waterfront Event Spaces For Your Next Function
The Events team at Drifters Wharf can professionally organise your next event and take it from conception through to completion. Whether it’s a casual, formal, corporate or social gathering. Drifters Wharf is the perfect event venue for hire that caters for every occasion.
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Captain’s Deck | Front Deck | Fish Bowl | Sunnyside Dining Room Drifter’s Quarters | Plantation Lounge | Entire Venue


Captain’s Deck
WATERFRONT FUNCTION VENUE
UP TO 50 GUESTS
Elevate your next gathering at our stunning Captain’s Deck. This is a premium undercover event space offering the perfect blend of comfort and coastal ambiance. With comfortable seating for most guests and ample standing room, it’s ideal for cocktail-style events of 20-50 people.
Breathe in the fresh ocean breeze while enjoying uninterrupted panoramic views of Brisbane Waters. Our picnic-style tables create a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere for:
- Corporate functions & team celebrations
- Engagement parties & bridal showers
- Milestone birthdays & anniversaries
- Baby showers & family gatherings
What we can offer
- Shared bar
- Beer on tap
- Cocktail station
- Waterviews
- Heaters in Winter
Food & Beverage
- Fresh seasonal hot and cold seafood
- Cocktail style, canapés
- Pizza socials for casual events
Front Deck
INTIMATE FUNCTION SPACE
UP TO 50 GUESTS
Front and centre with the best views in the house, you can’t get much better than our Front Deck!
Perfect for any casual, cocktail-style event. Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while overlooking Brisbane Waters on our undercover deck which offers seating for most guests and ample standing space for the rest.
This space is perfect for casual lunches, work parties, hens and bridal showers, birthdays of all ages, baby showers etc.
Includes picnic-style tables and low, casual bench seating with coffee tables.
What we can offer
- Shared bar
- Beer on tap
- Cocktail station
- Waterviews
- Heaters in Winter
Food & Beverage
- Fresh seasonal hot and cold seafood
- Cocktail style, canapés
- Pizza socials for casual events




Fish Bowl
INDOOR FUNCTION ROOM
UP TO 50 GUESTS
The Fishbowl offers remarkable panoramic views of Brisbane Waters with the expansive floor to ceiling windows. The mix of VIP booths and sit-down furniture, makes the space ideal for both cocktail-style and seated functions alike.
The Fishbowl can host up to 50 guests with a mix of seating and standing space.
What we can offer
- Shared bar
- Beer on tap
- Cocktail station
- Waterviews
Food & Beverage
- Fresh seasonal hot and cold seafood
- Sit down formal dinners
- Pizza socials for casual events
Sunnyside Dining Room
PREMIUM FUNCTION VENUE
UP TO 150 GUESTS
Perfect for sit-down formal lunches, work parties, hens and bridal showers, birthdays of all ages, baby showers and small-medium corporate lunch/dinner events.
The Dining room, which is drenched in warm sunshine and offers uninterrupted views of Brisbane Waters, is a large shared space perfect for all kinds of events for up to 40-50 guests.
There is also the option to book the dining room exclusively for 100 – 200 guests. Whether it be a casual, 30th birthday OR a more formal sit-down dinner, this space has you covered.
What we can offer
- Shared bar
- Beer on tap
- Cocktail station
- Waterviews
Food & Beverage
- Fresh seasonal hot and cold seafood
- Sit down formal dinners
- Ladies long lunches. Tables dressed with linen napkins and fresh seasonal flowers
- Pizza socials for casual events




Drifters Quarters
LARGE FUNCTION VENUE
UP TO 400 GUESTS
Perfect for corporate events, work parties, birthdays of all ages, end-of-year presentations, fashion shows, school formals, school reunions, networking events, weddings, engagement parties, product launches, political rallies, Christmas parties and fundraising events….
The list is endless!
The Drifters Quarters is a large space perfect for any event. Whether it be a casual, cocktail-style event OR a more formal sit-down dinner, this space has you covered.
Got a corporate event coming up?
Look no further than the Drifters Quarters!
What we can offer
- Stage
- Microphone
- Lectern
- Lighting
- LED screen
- Private bar which includes tap beer with cocktail station
- Selection of seating and table options. Boardroom, theatre, cabaret, schoolroom….
Food & Beverage
- Fresh seasonal hot and cold seafood
- Sit down formal dinners
- Roaming canapés for cocktail-style events
- Pizza socials for casual events
Conference packages, 1/2 day, full day:
- Complimentary WIFI
- Morning and afternoon tea packages
- Barista made coffee and tea packages
- Premium upgrade options
Plantation Lounge
INTIMATE EVENT SPACE
UP TO 20 GUESTS
The Plantation Lounge provides a private oasis, fitted with cosy lounge settings to make your guests feel at home. Book the Plantation Lounge exclusively or alongside a section of our Sunnyside Dining Room to benefit from a mix of dining furniture and a comfortable cocktail space for your guests to move between.
The Plantation Lounge can host up to 20 guests with a mix of seating and standing space.


Entire Venue
GALAS, BALLS & EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
UP TO 800 GUESTS
Did you know you can book out the entire venue exclusively? To get a custom quote for an exclusive venue booking, please reach out to the events team at bookings@drifterswharf.com.au
Wedding or engagement party, corporate event, Christmas party or fundraiser….the options are limitless!
Testimonials
“I hosted my Baby Shower here last minute and Rachel and her staff were so helpful and accommodating. The food was great and awesome service.
Everyone loved it. Would definitely go here again whether it was for an event or just a group of friends.”
– Sophie Luck
“I recently organised a function at Drifters for my work, we had over 60 staff attend. Rachel from Drifters was accommodating and very easy to work with. I enjoyed organising this event because of how simple everything was. The food was delicious and the staff were excellent and attentive! We will be back!”
– Jessica Pitscheider
The service I got was incredible! From the reservations ladies to the lady who helped us when we were there. Half of us got there half an hour early, they got us seated and our wine sorted. We took some photos for our website and they allowed us to use different tables, at the end we had an extra 2 people coming when they added an extra table and a few more chairs. Nothing was a problem.
The food was so good! I’m blown away by everything the staff did for us, from the bar, reservations, front of house, chefs etc. Everything was incredible. Thank you for making the night amazing!”
– Leigh Miller
“I knew the restaurant was there, but didn’t know it was under new management. I walked in as I was looking for a venue to host my corporate function (a medical workshop). I was introduced to Rachel, who from day one was so helpful. Nothing was too hard and everything I needed logistically, menus, set up, flexibility, and everything else was easily dealt with.
Great staff on the day and very helpful. Everything I needed out of this venue came to the fore…not only professionally, but the attendees had fun. Great venue, great staff, drinks and food. Thanks Rachel and Drifters Wharf,We’ll be back!”
– Nick Green
“I hosted a lunch event for 30 women on Saturday at Drifters Wharf snf it was incredible from start to finish. With the very first meeting with Rachel (events coordinator), they made me feel comfortable and listened attentively to every detail I required. As this was my first event, they helped me through, communication via email was clear and they responded quickly whenever needed.
The event ran smoothly and was successful. The staff were friendly and catered to our needs. The day and the whole process was such a success I would highly recommend Drifters Wharf for any future lunch or dinner events. Thank you so much Isaac, Joel, Rachel, Amanda, Hannah and Team! I am so thankful for such a beautiful day!”
– Candice Boyd – Tribal Lunch Host
“Just wanted to say a massive thank you for making my daughter Alyssa’s baptism perfect! I love how you all work as a team. Throughout the day, the staff members kept asking if everything was good and if we needed anything.
Just wanted to thank you for the decorations and for fixing the backdrop—you made everything look so beautiful. Thank you, Drifters Wharf and Nicky. We will definitely be back.”
– Rosanna + Connor
“just wanted to give a huge thank you to all involved. Our work function was fantastic. Everyone enjoyed themselves; the food was fabulous (lots of it!), and of course, the views were majestic as usual.
I would definitely recommend Drifters Wharf as a venue for anyone’s work function or social event.”
– Synergy Engineering
“We couldn’t be happier with the turnout of the function last week. Both our internal stakeholders and clients were so impressed with the space, location, food, and service.
We appreciate all your efforts in helping us bring it together. We will definitely be in touch with you and the wider team for future opportunities.”
– SCA
“I wanted to pass on a huge thank you from myself and all the members of the social committee. The night was a huge success, and with the help of your team, we were able to pull off exactly what we had planned. You all did an amazing job making the whole process smooth and easy.
We received many compliments on the night about the food—everyone was very impressed. Once again, thank you, and we look forward to working with you again in the future”
– Gosford Hospital (Emergency Room)
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If you would like to start planning your event at Drifters Wharf, please complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch with you.