Celebrate at The Finery

Sublime spaces and tailored experiences await your next event at The Finery, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Central Otago. Our dedicated Functions Team will manage your event from the first enquiry to the very last drink, ensuring your experience is unforgettable.

Function Spaces

Discover a venue that adapts to your vision. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, we cater to events of up to 60 guests before you consider booking the entire restaurant space.

  • Our Street View Courtyard, accommodating up to 30 guests seated, offers a lively atmosphere with a cozy gas fire, perfect for socialising with drinks and nibbles.

  • The ideal outdoor space for up to 20 guests seated, Riley Brown’s Little Finery provides a family-friendly courtyard at the back of the restaurant, complete with a children's play area.

  • Exclusive use of the restaurant is required for bookings of 60 or more guests and requires a minimum spend.

    Booking the restaurant means having the whole dining area to yourself, plus the Street View Courtyard and Riley Brown’s Little Finery.

    Quite the exclusive experience!

  • The Whiskey Room, catering to up to 20 guests with its own private bar, is our exclusive enclave for those seeking an intimate celebration with the finest selections of whiskey.

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    PERFECT FOR LARGE EVENTS AND CONFERENCES

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Function Menus

Curated set menus? Culinary quality? Yes, but The Finery is a place to relax with your friends and family. It might be a grand, beautiful building, but inside it’s a vibe.

Function FAQs

Find answers to all your questions about hosting functions at The Finery, from catering options and beverage selections to music, cakes, and transport arrangements.

  • Please see our function set menu options with varying courses and pricing.

    • Cash bar - served from the bar. Your guests can pay for their own beverages.

    • Bar tab - served from the bar or from your table.

    Guests can charge onto a selected credit card or place a specified dollar amount against a bar tab. When the limit is reached, guests can then pay for their own beverages. You can also select the beverage options available for the bar tab beforehand.

  • The restaurant and bar play on an automated music list, but for large events, there will be the option to plug into our sound system and play your own playlist during a function.

  • You are welcome to bring along your own cake for special occasions. Our team will provide you with plates and cutlery to cut and serve your cake, for a fee of $25. Please let us know if you would like to bring a cake along.

  • Private van and bus hire can be recommended and/or arranged. A courtesy coach will be available on weekend nights.

  • All private function bookings require a non-refundable hire deposit. Bookings will be held for 7 days until a booking deposit and signed Event Contract is received.

    As a guideline, here are our hire charges for 2025 (subject to change):

    • Whiskey Room - $300-$375

    • Whiskey Room to include private bar -
      $500

    • Riley Brown’s courtyard - $100

    • Streetview Courtyard - $150-$375 (Dependent on Season)

    • Restaurant Exclusive Use includes Streetview Courtyard and Riley Brown’s Courtyard) - Please email for a detailed tailor-made quote.

    These prices apply to Friday and Saturday nights.

    Weekdays / Sundays are priced on an individual basis.

    These are introductory prices and subject to review in three months.

Function Enquiry

Tell us about your event, and we’ll craft an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.