Function Bar
The Royal Hotel offers a beautiful, warm and comfortable environment for a sophisticated soiree, casual event, meeting or wedding.
With a variety of unique spaces and delicious menus to accommodate groups of 2 to 200, The Royal Hotel can cater to many different groups and function types, including intimate cocktails, a pub lunch, private dining, al fresco events, live music, meetings, and weddings.
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Each function space in the hotel offers a different look and feel, to cater to the needs of your event. Our private dining room is perfect for weddings, a corporate Christmas dinner, a planning day for your business, or a 50th birthday to always be remembered.
Or consider the Dining and bar area for a cocktail event, private dining for a large group, or just a relaxed family lunch.


All catering can be provided by Brac & Bow restaurant & Bar. We have an extensive list of menu options to choose from. We can meet with you to tailor a menu to suit your requirements, so please don’t hesitate to ask.
Contact us
06 3088567
John@theroyalhotel.co.nz
The Dining nook is intriguing and dramatic, with local artists works and paintings This space is perfect for a long lunch, or drinks before dinner, seating up to 40 or up to 60 standing for cocktails.
The dining nook is adjacent to the main bar and the roaring fireplace in winter creating a functional and intimate space for your event.
The original dining room in the hotel has been lovingly restored to a private event space located off the grand entrance foyer. Your guests will enjoy being ushered into the deep raspberry vast ceilinged space with grand chandeliers and detailing.
Bold and confident, this space lends itself to luxurious private dining – intimate or festive – or to celebrate with your nearest and dearest with fine wine and dancing. Seating from 15 up to 60, or 120 for a cocktail event, the private outdoor balcony can also be hired exclusively alongside the dining room.
Whether you are getting down to business, wining and dining clients, or looking for a unique wedding location, the dining room is an adaptable space with cocktail, banquet or boardroom set up available.
Warm and inviting, the bar and restaurant area has plenty of scope to cater to any event, whether you need espresso coffee, or espresso martini’s.
Unwind in elegant comfort in one of the oldest pubs in the region, lean on the traditionally crafted timber bar, and enjoy some of the finest local and seasonal food and drink.