This Christmas, say goodbye to cookie-cutter corporate functions and step into peak leisure mode at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre: Australia’s most award-winning brewery hospitality experience.
Nestled in the heart of Marrickville, this 1980s-inspired time capsule blends good beer, good leisure and great Chinese-Australian food to deliver an unforgettable end-of-year celebration. Whether it’s a laid-back lunch, a company soirée, or a raucous reunion, Hawke’s has a space to suit every kind of Christmas crowd.
Venue Options
Full Venue Hire – The Ultimate Hawke’s Takeover
Make it a Christmas to remember with exclusive access to the entire centre — including the Public Bar, Lucky Prawn restaurant, RJLH Pool Room, The Patio, and the Sanctuary Cove mezzanine.
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Capacity: 250 standing / 100 seated
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Ideal for: Big company Christmas parties or end-of-year awards nights
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Extras: Brewery tours, custom fortune cookies, and merch gift packs
Under Mezzanine – Bistro Banquets & Nostalgic Charm
Channel the retro vibes of an ’80s power lunch. Perfect for sit-down banquets or casual canapés.
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Capacity: 45 seated / 50 standing mix
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Ideal for: Smaller team celebrations or client lunches
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Menu highlight: Signature Lucky Prawn banquets
Sanctuary Cove – Tropical Christmas Hideaway
An upstairs private space with views across the brewery, styled like a 1980s resort bar.
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Capacity: 30 standing / 20 seated
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Ideal for: Intimate team dinners or VIP client gatherings
Curbside – Sun-Soaked Christmas Cheer
For those who prefer to toast the season under the sun, enjoy an al fresco celebration with your team (and your dogs!).
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Capacity: Up to 30 guests
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Ideal for: Casual Christmas lunches or team catch-ups
The Lucky Prawn – Private Bistro Bliss
Step into a time warp of red booths, vintage lights and executive-style dining. Perfect for an exclusive Christmas banquet.
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Capacity: 24–36 seated
Ideal for: Long lunches or private dining events
Festive Feasting
From Bob’s Banquet to The People’s Banquet, the Lucky Prawn menu delivers retro Chinese-Australian comfort food with a wink of nostalgia:
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Bob’s Banquet – $58pp (sweet & sour pork, soy chicken, mango pudding)
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People’s Banquet – $68pp (salt & pepper calamari, Mongolian lamb, deep-fried Viennetta)
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Big Banquet – $88pp (XO king prawns, steamed cod, rainbow beef, Viennetta)
