Wedding Venue Gosford
Welcome to the iconic waterfront wedding venue in Gosford, NSW
Overlooking Brisbane Waters, we are located in the heart of the Central Coast, Gosford. Only 60 minutes from Sydney and 80 minutes from Newcastle, we are the perfect local or destination wedding venue to host your special day.
Our functions and wedding team have years of experience in helping organise your wedding from conception to completion and all the finer details in between!
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Our Wedding Spaces
- Drifter’s Quarters: Up To 400 Guests
- Front Deck: Up To 50 Guests
- Captain’s Deck: Up To 50 Guests
- Sunnyside Dining Room Up to 150 Guests
- Entire Venue: Up To 800 Guests









Drifters Quarters
GRAND WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE
UP TO 400 GUESTS
For the ultimate celebration, the Drifters Quarters offers a large, dynamic wedding venue. This expansive space is perfect for grand wedding receptions, easily accommodating guest for cocktail-style events (up to 400) or seated dinners. If you’re searching for large wedding reception venues, look no further.
- Features: Stage, AV equipment (microphone, lectern, lighting, LED screen), private bar with tap beer & cocktail station, dedicated wait staff, flexible seating arrangements.
- Round banquet or long tables dressed in exquisite linen cloths, arranged to your preference.
- Perfect for: Large wedding receptions, engagement parties with entertainment, corporate events.
Front Deck
CASUAL WATERSIDE RECEPTION SPACE
UP TO 50 GUESTS
With prime position and unbeatable views, our Front Deck offers a vibrant setting for a more casual wedding reception or pre-reception drinks. Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air overlooking Brisbane Waters on this covered deck, featuring picnic-style tables and relaxed seating. Ideal for cocktail-style gatherings.
- Features: Best water views, shared bar access, heaters in winter, cocktail station proximity.
- Perfect for: Casual cocktail receptions, welcome drinks, post-ceremony mingling.



Captain’s Deck
WATERFRONT WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE
UP TO 50 GUESTS
Host an unforgettable, intimate wedding reception on our stunning Captain’s Deck. This premium, covered space offers breathtaking views and a relaxed coastal ambiance, ideal for stylish cocktail wedding receptions for 20-50 guests. Imagine celebrating with your closest loved ones, enjoying the fresh air and sunset over Brisbane Waters. This space is primarily a reception venue, but please inquire about possibilities for smaller, informal ceremonies.
- Features: Uninterrupted water views, shared bar access, heaters in winter, cocktail station proximity.
- Perfect for: Intimate wedding receptions, engagement parties, pre-wedding cocktails.
Sunnyside Dining Room
PREMIUM FUNCTION VENUE
UP TO 150 GUESTS
Bathed in natural light and offering uninterrupted water views, the Sunnyside Dining Room is a superb choice for your wedding reception venue. Book a section for smaller groups (40-50) or exclusively for larger seated dinners or standing cocktail receptions (100-150 guests). Its versatility makes it suitable for various wedding styles.
- Features: Abundant natural light, water views, shared bar access, flexible configurations.
- Elegant crockery, glassware, and linen napkins to enhance your wedding reception.
- Professional cutting and serving of your wedding cake on beautiful platters.
- Perfect for: Seated wedding receptions, larger cocktail parties, bridal showers.



Entire Venue
YOUR EXCLUSIVE WATERFRONT WEDDING ESTATE
UP TO 800 GUESTS
Dreaming of an exclusive waterfront celebration? You can book the entire Drifter’s Wharf wedding venue for your special day. Create a truly bespoke experience for your large wedding, gala reception, or unforgettable party. Contact our dedicated events team to discuss possibilities for making our entire venue yours.
- Features: Complete privacy, multiple spaces, ultimate flexibility, dedicated team.
- A dedicated Function Coordinator to assist with pre-event planning and on-the-day coordination, ensuring a flawless wedding reception.
- Perfect for: Large exclusive weddings, multi-zone receptions, ultimate luxury events.
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)
Enquire Now
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.