Private dining & event venues in Wānaka
Space for every kind of chaos
Francesca
Patio - Covered and Heated
Capacity: Seated 24, standing 30
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Enjoy an al fresco atmosphere year-round in the Francesca Patio. Completely covered and equipped with robust heating, this inviting space seamlessly blends comfort with an outdoor feel. It is perfectly suited for intimate gatherings, hosting up to 24 guests for a seated meal or up to 30 for a lively standing cocktail reception.
Dining Room - Partial
Capacity: Seated 18
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For groups looking to capture the vibrant, energetic ambiance of the main restaurant while enjoying their own dedicated area, a partial booking of the Francesca Dining Room is the ideal choice. This semi-private arrangement comfortably accommodates up to 18 seated guests, making it excellent for family celebrations or corporate dinners.
entire venue
Capacity: Seated 60 (plus 20 with patio), standing 90
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Take exclusive control of Francesca for a premier large-scale event. Hiring the entire venue allows you to utilize the beautiful indoor and outdoor flow, accommodating up to 90 guests for a standing cocktail function. For sit-down events, the space holds 60 guests indoors, extending to 84 seated guests when utilizing the patio.
sofi
TERRACE - Covered and Heated
Capacity: Seated 16, standing 22
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Quite possibly the best table in town boasting stunning, year-round comfort, the Sofi Lakeside Terrace offers a premium, all-weather setting with full coverage and heating. It provides an intimate backdrop for smaller premium gatherings, comfortably hosting up to 16 guests for a seated dinner or 22 guests for a standing canapé reception.
Dining Room - Partial
Capacity: Seated 18
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Immerse your guests in the delightful interior of Sofi with a partial dining room hire. This option allows your party to soak up the venue’s refined Mediterranean atmosphere while enjoying a dedicated space, perfectly tailored for seated groups of up to 18 guests.
entire venue
Capacity: Seated 96, standing 130
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For ultimate grand-scale entertaining, an exclusive buyout of Sofi offers an unparalleled event experience. The expansive venue can host up to 130 guests for a spectacular standing reception. For seated events, it comfortably accommodates 96 guests using standard Sofi furniture, with the flexibility to host even larger numbers via external furniture hire (excludes weather-dependent lakeside tables).
cabin
CABIN BLACK ROOM
Capacity: Seated 12
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Designed for intimate gatherings, this bespoke space is tailored perfectly for elite meetings, private celebrations, or curated tasting dinners for up to 12 seated guests on our two ton table.
Dining Room - Partial
Capacity: Seated 24
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A partial buyout of the Cabin Dining Room strikes the perfect balance between exclusivity and atmosphere. Your group will enjoy a dedicated section of the main dining space, soaking in the venue's distinct character while comfortably seating up to 24 guests for a memorable lunch or dinner.
entire venue
Capacity: Seated 46 (plus 10 at bar), standing 70
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Exclusive hire of Cabin delivers a striking, cohesive setting for private events and celebrations. The venue opens up completely to accommodate up to 70 guests for a dynamic standing cocktail party, or up to 46 seated guests throughout the main floor (excluding additional bar seating), offering a premium, private sanctuary for your guests.