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Christmas Function Venues & Event Spaces at Marina Pier
With the festive season right around the corner, there is no better time than now to book in your function space. If you’re looking for the dream venue, make your way down to Marina Pier at Holdfast Shores, Glenelg. There is a vast range of cuisines and experiences available, and can be tailored to your event needs. Whether it’s a family, friends or corporate Christmas celebration, Marina Pier boasts the perfect function venues. With packages available to make organisation super simple, choose from our exquisite restaurants featured below to wow your guests!
Sammy’s on the Marina
Calling all seafood lovers, Sammy’s on the Marina is the destination for you. Impress your guests and delight their tastebuds this festive season with a Christmas function at Sammy’s on the Marina. This restaurant offers a stunning 270-degree ocean view with 2 levels on offer. The High Tide Room offers a private function venue with breathtaking views of the beach and marina. You can host 100 people cocktail, or 40 persons sit down, with access to a private bar. The Balcony room is a smaller function space, but still ticks all the right boxes. With views of the marina and beach, plus holding 25-50 people, you can be sure to host the perfect event with Sammy’s on the Marina. A mouth-watering seafood lunch or dinner is the best thing about Christmas if you ask us! Function packages include delicious and generous food and beverage selections including vegetarian and vegan options to suit all dietary requirements.
Sammy’s on the Marina is located at 1/12 Holdfast Promenade, Glenelg. View their Function packages: https://sammys.net.au/function-package.html
Ellenika Ocean Grill
Who needs to travel to Europe when Ellenika Ocean Grill can bring the culture and cuisine to you! This is the ultimate Greek inspired function venue for Christmas time. Authentic Greek cuisine and bountiful drinks to be shared, you can have yourself a wonderful event with incredible ambiance at Ellenika Ocean Grill. This restaurant features three areas, which ensures the right sized space for your event. The main dining room can hold up to 80 people, with gorgeous views of the Marina Pier, making you feel like you’re ocean-front on a Greek island. The Santorini room offers the perfect function venue for more intimate gatherings, hosting up to 20 people. To host a few extra members, the Mykonian dining room can sit up to 40 people for a boastful event full of cocktails, authentic Greek food, and music! Host your Christmas event at Ellenika Ocean Grill for the ultimate function venue this festive season.
Ellenika Ocean Grill is located at Shop 6/3 Chappell Dr, Glenelg. View their website and menu: https://ellenikarestaurant.com.au/
Oyster Bar
Host an event that your guests will compare the rest of their festive season celebrations to at the Oyster Bar along the Marina Pier. The Oyster Bar is home to South Australia’s finest oysters, where unique flavours and an enjoyable dining experience come together. Make this the home of your Christmas functions including lunches, dinners, or cocktail events. The Oyster Bar offers a variety of food and beverage packages, along with two function rooms to choose from. Area One offers a maximum capacity of 40 people. Feel the Marina breeze by hosting your next event in Area Two, a marquee style function venue holding up to 45 people cocktail style. The Oyster Bar is one of the places to be this event season!
Oyster Bar is located at Shop 10, Marina Pier, Glenelg. View their Function packages: https://www.oysterbar.com.au/holdfast-shores/events-and-functions
Seafire on the Marina
Home of Glenelg’s Premium Steaks, Seafire on the Marina is the perfect function venue to host your foodie Christmas function. Forget about cooking this year, sit back, relax, and enjoy delicious food catered to your tastebuds as you enjoy beautiful views at Seafire on the Marina. Specialising in indulgent meals, you and your guests will be in for a treat at your next event. The team ensure top-quality food and service is provided to all guests, so you feel like royalty. Utilising the best local South Australian produce, you’re in the hands of the best and most creative chefs hosting your event at Seafire. There are three function venue spaces available; the Mezzanine, the Seafire Garden, and the Atrium. Get in touch with the team today to discuss the options for Christmas function.
Seafire on the Marina is located at Shop 2, Holdfast Shores Marina Pier, Glenelg. View their Function Pack: https://www.seafire.net.au/functions
The Wharf
Treat your guests to a relaxed, modern Australian cuisine for your Christmas function at The Wharf. Offering locally sourced food, stunning beach views, and a vibrant atmosphere, your festive season will be one to remember. A tantalising function venue for all to enjoy with delicious meals everyone will love. Whether it’s a Christmas Eve celebration or a corporate work event, The Wharf has got you covered. There are two areas available for booking, including the Outdoor Marina and the Restaurant. Catering for groups between 16 to 80 people, this function venue can make your event a spectacular celebration! Your guests will leave with a smile on their face from ear to ear (and some left over food for later).
The Wharf is located at Shop 4, The Marina Pier, Glenelg. View their Function Pack: https://www.thewharf.com.au/functions
Luciano’s on the Marina
Ciao, Italia! Luciano’s on the Marina is your one-stop destination for refined, modern Italian cuisine, featuring stunning interiors and breathtaking ocean views. Luciano’s offers a unique Italian experience, making you feel like you’re sipping wine and eating authentic pasta right on the Amalfi Coast. You will be greeted with a smile (and a kiss on each cheek) before sitting down and enjoying a full course of Italian delicacies. If you love hosting events and love Italian food, make Luciano’s your Christmas function venue. Luciano’s offer a passion-filled set menu for tables of 10 or more guests. The perfect function venue for your family Christmas lunch, dinner, or special occasion.
Luciano’s on the Marina is located at Shop 13-15 Marina Pier, Glenelg. View their website: https://www.lucianos.com.au/
