{"id":51219,"date":"2026-10-01T08:13:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T21:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/?p=51219"},"modified":"2026-10-21T09:43:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T23:13:53","slug":"christmas-party-venues-in-illawarra-and-shoalhaven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/christmas-party-venues-in-illawarra-and-shoalhaven\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Party Venues in Illawarra and Shoalhaven"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row header_feature=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;90&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Why book now<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venue calendars for December fill from the inside out. Popular Saturday nights go first, then Fridays, then the weeknights groups settle for once the weekends are gone. Catering suppliers, bar staff and AV hire follow the same pattern. The earlier you confirm a venue, the more choice you have over date, timing and add-ons, and the less likely you are to end up compromising on something that matters to your group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Choosing the right fit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start browsing, it helps to have rough answers to three questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>How many people?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be realistic about numbers, including plus-ones, so you can match a venue&#8217;s capacity rather than guess.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>What&#8217;s the vibe?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A heritage hall suits a relaxed, conversational night; a rugby club or beachfront venue suits something louder and livelier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>What&#8217;s included?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tables, chairs, a bar, a kitchen, parking. Knowing what a venue provides versus what you&#8217;ll need to hire in will save surprises later.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, here are ten venues across the region worth a look this year, each with its own character and price point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venues to consider:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row header_feature=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;90&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column]<div class=\"grve-element grve-gallery grve-isotope grve-with-gap\" style=\"\" data-columns=\"4\" data-columns-tablet-landscape=\"2\" data-columns-tablet-portrait=\"2\" data-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-layout=\"fitRows\" data-gutter-size=\"40\">  <div class=\"grve-isotope-container\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/l\/woonona-bulli-school-of-arts-heritage-hall-hire-nsw\/897\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a683874-ed0d-4b70-a539-e185de9e34fc-600x600.avif\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Woonona Bulli School of Arts - Heritage Hall Hire NSW\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a683874-ed0d-4b70-a539-e185de9e34fc-600x600.avif 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a683874-ed0d-4b70-a539-e185de9e34fc-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a683874-ed0d-4b70-a539-e185de9e34fc-1120x1120.avif 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Woonona Bulli School of Arts &#8211; Heritage Hall Hire NSW<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">Host your next celebration in one of the Illawarra&#8217;s most characterful heritage venues. The Woonona-Bulli School of Arts is a beautifully preserved art deco hall in Woonona, NSW, offering flexible event space for up to 180 guests \u2014 ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions, engagement parties, birthdays, baby showers, and family reunions.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/l\/the-woolshed-auditorium\/499\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/thewoolshed-6-3-600x440.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"The Woolshed Auditorium\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">The Woolshed Auditorium<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Woolshed Auditorium @ Yallah is the only function centre south of Sydney with 2 huge fireplaces, exposed hardwood beams, rustic decor &#038; a certain ambience that makes the venue very rustic &#038; unique.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/413-vikings-rugby-club\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vikings-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Vikings Rugby Club\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vikings-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vikings-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vikings-1-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Vikings Rugby Club<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">Vikings Rugby Club is Wollongong&#8217;s oldest and most recognised rugby club, offering a well-maintained hall seating 80 people comfortably (120 standing). Vikings Rugby Club offers a fully appointed kitchen for all your catering requirements<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/166-eagles-function-center\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Eagles Function Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Eagles Function Center<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Eagles Function Centre at the Croome Road Sporting Complex is a modern large space, that overlooks the green playing fields <\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/l\/berry-uniting-church-wesley-hall\/69\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Uniting-Church-Hall_web_04-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Berry Uniting Church\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Uniting-Church-Hall_web_04-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Uniting-Church-Hall_web_04-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Uniting-Church-Hall_web_04-1-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Berry Uniting Church<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The original 1884 Wesleyan Church has been relocated and refurbished by the Berry Uniting Church and is now known as &#8220;Wesley Hall&#8221;.\n\nWith the stunning historic exterior of the building and beautiful polished timber floors, this venue is the ultimate space for your next venue hire.\n\nThe Wesley Hall is air-conditioned and has excellent acoustics, a kitchenette, and sound, and video facilities.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/l\/lake-heights-scout-group-hall\/30\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6731e50d-b734-4ebb-9bf0-6bbc193bfa27-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Lake Heights Scout Group Hall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6731e50d-b734-4ebb-9bf0-6bbc193bfa27-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6731e50d-b734-4ebb-9bf0-6bbc193bfa27-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6731e50d-b734-4ebb-9bf0-6bbc193bfa27-1-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Lake Heights Scout Group Hall<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">Located near the peaceful Lake Illawarra, the Lake Heights Scout Group Hall exudes a charming vintage vibe.\n\nThe open-plan hall situated on the upper floor offers a fresh, airy ambience with wide views of the lake. The hall features pristine white walls and ceilings that perfectly complement its rustic timber flooring.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/l\/shoalhaven-presbyterian-church-hall\/516\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Andrew_s-Presbyterian-Church-Nowra-20240503_111851-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Shoalhaven Presbyterian Church Hall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Andrew_s-Presbyterian-Church-Nowra-20240503_111851-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Andrew_s-Presbyterian-Church-Nowra-20240503_111851-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Andrew_s-Presbyterian-Church-Nowra-20240503_111851-1-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Shoalhaven Presbyterian Church Hall<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Shoalhaven Presbyterian Church, also known as Saint Andrews, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1875. \nOur Hall is an ideal venue for a wide range of events, including children&#8217;s parties, family celebrations, community meetings, Pilates classes, vibrant craft gatherings, writers&#8217; festivals, art exhibitions, and much more.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/219-shoalhaven-heads-surf-life-saving-club\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/vennu_shslc_print_23-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"The Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club Hall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/vennu_shslc_print_23-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/vennu_shslc_print_23-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/vennu_shslc_print_23-1-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">The Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club Hall &#8211; Shoalhaven Heads<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club is situated in a prime location, on Seven Mile Beach. This is a great wedding reception venue, close to holiday house accommodation and with access to many local event caterers and suppliers. The venue is also suitable for memorial\u200b\/\u200bwakes, private social and small business events.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/l\/shoalhaven-veteran-and-family-hub-agile-bbq-space\/658\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/68a3af84-fe09-4f8f-a13c-e983a0450b81-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Shoalhaven Veteran &amp; Family Hub - Agile\u200b\/\u200b BBQ Space\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/68a3af84-fe09-4f8f-a13c-e983a0450b81-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/68a3af84-fe09-4f8f-a13c-e983a0450b81-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/68a3af84-fe09-4f8f-a13c-e983a0450b81-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Shoalhaven Veteran &#038; Family Hub &#8211; Agile\u200b\/\u200b BBQ Space<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">This thoughtfully designed enclosed outdoor area offers the perfect setting for families to relax, play, and enjoy quality time together. Surrounded by secure fencing, the space provides peace of mind for parents while children explore the kid-safe lawn and play zones. A central BBQ station, complete with seating and shaded eating area, makes it easy to prepare and enjoy meals outdoors.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/l\/huskisson-scout-and-guide-hall\/274\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1st-Husky-20210527_113433-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Huskisson Scout and Guide Hall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1st-Husky-20210527_113433-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1st-Husky-20210527_113433-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1st-Husky-20210527_113433-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Huskisson Scout and Guide Hall<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Huskisson Scout and Guide Hall, Husky Hall, is ideally located moments from the village of Huskisson on the shores of Jervis Bay on the south coast of NSW.\n\n<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/l\/ulladulla-scout-hall\/43\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6731e50d-d5d0-4784-bf20-fb4d4bc75af6-1-600x600.avif\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Ulladulla Scout Hall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6731e50d-d5d0-4784-bf20-fb4d4bc75af6-1-600x600.avif 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6731e50d-d5d0-4784-bf20-fb4d4bc75af6-1-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/6731e50d-d5d0-4784-bf20-fb4d4bc75af6-1-1120x1120.avif 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Ulladulla Scout Hall<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Ulladulla Scout Hall is a spacious, open-plan venue featuring high-pitched ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The hall features stainless steel beams and newly sanded timber floorboards.\n\nThis versatile space is ideal for events such as high tea, bridal showers, children&#8217;s parties, exercise classes, craft and book fairs, art exhibitions, homeschooling activities, and more, with both indoor and outdoor areas available for use.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/l\/cwa-berry-branch-hall\/252\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiny-Seeds-X-CWA-28-2-2-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"CWA Berry Branch Exterior\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiny-Seeds-X-CWA-28-2-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiny-Seeds-X-CWA-28-2-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiny-Seeds-X-CWA-28-2-2-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">CWA Berry Branch<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The CWA Berry Branch meets in a historic listed building in the heart of Berry, NSW.\n\nThere is a small light-filled hall with a modern kitchen, disabled access toilet, with wheelchair (or stroller) ramp access to the building.\n\nOpening onto a large outdoor space suitable for outdoor functions and a safe playground. Across the road from Berry Historic Showground.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div>  <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row header_feature=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;90&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From heritage halls with polished floorboards and a story to tell, to a beachfront club where the sunset does half the decorating for you, there&#8217;s a venue here for a formal sit-down dinner, a relaxed cocktail evening, or a laid-back BBQ with the team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Book with confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every venue on this list, and dozens more across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, can be found and booked directly through Vennu. No back-and-forth phone tag, no waiting days for a quote: you can check availability, compare pricing, and lock in your date in a few minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your team or group is ready to celebrate the year that was somewhere with a bit more character than the usual pub function room, now is the time to look. Browse the full list of venues on Vennu, check what&#8217;s still available for December, and get your Christmas party booked before the good dates are gone.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/s?address=Shoalhaven%20City%20Council%2C%20NSW%2C%20Australia&#038;atleastOne=true&#038;bounds=-34.28900366%2C151.20397067%2C-35.21085535%2C150.33879733&#038;mapSearch=true&#038;pub_eventTypes=has_all%3Aparty-occasion\" class=\"grve-btn grve-btn-medium grve-square grve-bg-primary-5 grve-bg-hover-black\"><span>Discover Christmas Party Venues in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row header_feature=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;90&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Why book now Venue calendars for December fill from the inside out. Popular Saturday nights go first, then Fridays, then the weeknights groups settle for once the weekends are gone. Catering suppliers, bar staff and AV hire follow the same pattern. 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