Corporate function venue
Corporate function venue in Christchurch
Bar Franco is a centrally located corporate function venue in Christchurch, offering flexible event spaces for business gatherings, staff celebrations, and client functions.
Designed for modern corporate events, the venue accommodates both seated dinners and cocktail-style functions, with tailored food and drinks packages and a streamlined planning process.
Whether you’re organising a team celebration, networking evening, or end-of-year function, our space provides a professional setting with energy and character.
We host a wide range of corporate events throughout the year, from structured business dinners to relaxed team gatherings.
The venue is well suited to client hosting, networking evenings, product launches, end-of-year functions, and staff celebrations.
For companies planning a work Christmas party in Christchurch, the space offers a lively alternative to traditional function rooms. It’s central, flexible, and designed for events that feel polished without being overly formal.
Bar Franco offers flexible configurations for corporate functions in Christchurch, allowing you to choose a setting that suits the format of your event. Whether you’re planning a seated dinner or a cocktail-style gathering, each space is designed to support smooth service and a well-paced evening.
The restaurant level accommodates up to 120 guests seated, making it well suited to corporate dinners, client hosting, executive gatherings, and structured end-of-year functions. The layout supports long-table arrangements and set menus, with attentive service designed to maintain flow without interrupting conversation.
The bar level accommodates up to 120 guests standing and is ideal for networking evenings, product launches, staff celebrations, and work Christmas parties. Drinks packages and roaming canapés can be structured around your guest numbers, creating a format that encourages movement and interaction while remaining professionally managed.
Corporate function packages are structured around ease and clarity.
Choose from set menus for seated dinners or curated drinks packages for cocktail-style events.
Grazing tables and canapés are also available for networking functions and staff celebrations.
Our team works with you to align menu selections, timing, and service flow, ensuring the event runs smoothly from arrival to conclusion.
Nights our guests remember
"Thank you so so much!! It was honestly the perfect set up for us and everyone loved the attention to detail with our name on the menu too, that was such a nice touch thank you.
A massive thank you to you & your team for hosting us so seamlessly - it was such a relaxing evening. We hope to be back!"
Elise H
"We had the most amazing time! Everything was absolutely perfect. Couldn't have been better. Thank you so much for all of your help and, again, for a perfect night!
Everyone is saying it was the best venue we have ever held a Xmas party at."
Annie L
"Thank you so much for hosting us! Everything ran so smoothly thanks to you, and all of the staff were extremely attentive and friendly.
Food and drinks were all great, I will definitely be coming back and recommending you for events!"
Kaylin O
Enquire about your function
If you’re planning a corporate event in Christchurch and need a venue that balances professionalism with atmosphere, our team will guide you through the available options.
Share your preferred date and expected guest numbers, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we only book the restaurant?
Yes, exclusive hire of either level or the full venue is available depending on guest numbers and date.
What’s the guest capacity?
Up to 120 guests seated in the restaurant level and up to 120 guests standing in the bar level.
Is there a minimum spend?
Minimum spend requirements vary depending on the day and the scale of the event. Details are provided upon enquiry.
What is the closing time?
While we usually close at 10pm, private events can run until midnight.