Celebrate at The Finery

Sublime spaces and tailored experiences await your next event at The Finery, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Central Otago.

Function Areas

Function Areas

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 30 to 40 guests, offers a lively atmosphere with heated booth seating and a cozy gas fire, perfect for socialising with drinks and nibbles.

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

  • 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, is our exclusive enclave for those seeking a private affair with the finest selections of whiskey.

Function Menu

Curated set menus? Culinary excellence? 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 storage, 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 bookings require a $300 non-refundable deposit. Bookings will be held for 48 hours until a booking deposit is received

    • Street view courtyard - $3000 minimum spend

    • Whiskey bar - $2000 minimum spend

    • Riley Brown’s courtyard - $1500 minimum spend

    Restaurant (including street view courtyard and Riley Brown’s courtyard) - $15,000 minimum spend (whole restaurant bookings will be subject to day of week and season).

    These prices apply to Friday and Saturday nights. Space booking rates may vary depending on the season and day of the week. 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.