Bar FrancoFunctions & private diningThe Crossing, Christchurch10 to 240 guests

A long candlelit table set for a private event
Flowers and a bottle of Campari on the bar, the Bar Franco sign behind
A waiter carrying plates of pasta through a candlelit private dinner

& private dining in Christchurch,
the Italian way.

  • Lunch or dinner

Private lunch functions available on request.

Check your dateCall 021 221 1307Read the events pack

Lunch or dinner: house-made pasta, Negronis and a team that runs the night so you don’t have to, upstairs in the heart of The Crossing.

  • Guests10 to 240
  • Venue hire feeNone
  • Private lunchesOn request
  • We replyWithin one business day
Check your dateup to 240
A waiter clearing plates at a busy private dinner
Guests gathered round a long candlelit table laid with flowers for a private dinner

01 · The spaces

One venue. Two floors.

  • Seated165
  • Standing240

Cocktails in a rose-plastered Negroni lounge, a long dinner upstairs by a wall of windows, or both in one night, and nobody needs a taxi in between.

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The Negroni bar: rose-red plaster, fringed lamps and blue velvet booths

Level 1

The Negroni Bar

Rose-red plaster, velvet booths and fringed lamps, lit low and warm.

A long table upstairs set with candles, flowers and copper lamps overhead

Level 2

The Restaurant

A curved wall of windows, copper lamps and the open kitchen in full view.

02 · The night

We host. You stay.

A team with hospitality in their bones runs the night, so you get to be a guest at your own event.

Spritzes on the bar on level 1
01 · Level 1Arrival spritzes at the Negroni Bar
Long tables full of guests upstairs by the wall of windows
02 · Level 2Dinner by the open kitchen
A guest in red laughing on the dance floor, the party crowded in behind her
03 · Back downDessert, drinks and dancing

Follow the dog: down, up, and back down again. Nobody needs a taxi.

One of the team laughing beside a table set with flowers and candles

“Everyone’s been raving about the venue, the hospitality and the service. A smooth-running night – you did an excellent job.”

Hayley, company event

03 · Food & drink

Four ways to feed the room

Not function catering: pasta rolled in our open kitchen, seasonal and Italian, built around your group, budget and dietaries.

Drinks on consumption: a bar tab, a cash bar, or both. From 30 guests, a welcome drink so no one queues.

Check your dateSee the event menus

Eventi

for functions on either floor

  • Canapés – passed on trays, 4–6 a guestfrom $9pp
  • Shared Franco – three courses down the table$80pp
  • Tutto Franco – canapés, then Shared Franco$110pp
  • Grazing table$40pp

04 · Good to know

What planners ask

Is there a venue hire fee?

No. Minimum spend on application.

How quickly will I hear back?

Within one business day, with a proposal and the events pack.

Do you do lunch?

Yes. Lunch or dinner, on either level. Tell us the day and the time in your enquiry.

Is there AV for speeches?

Microphones, a projector and screen, and room for a band or a DJ.

Can you cater dietaries?

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and most allergies.

How far ahead should I book?

Fridays, Saturdays and December: as early as you can. Midweek: often at short notice.

Can I book a large group without hiring a level?

Yes. From ten guests, with a shared menu.

05 · Enquire

Check your date.

Send the date and the numbers. Jenna or Ana‑Maria replies within one business day with availability, a proposal and the events pack, and pencils your date in while you decide. The deposit comes off your drinks bill.

Call 021 221 1307Download the events pack (PDF)

Pick your night

Choose a date and the dog will sit on it. Then send it below and we pencil it in.

Closed 24 December to 5 January

  • Datepick one
  • Guests40, seated
  • Flooreither floor
  • Minimum spendon application
Hold this date

Read our Google reviews

  • Everyone keeps saying how amazing the food was.Nicola, company dinner
  • The food was absolutely divine, great cocktails to set the tone.Vicki, corporate dinner
  • We’ve had glowing reports from the whole team.Giana, corporate function

Plan your event

No venue hire fee · Deposit comes off your bill · Reply within one business day

Just a question? Call 021 221 1307 or email events@barfranco.nz

Book by 20 November and your name goes on the Robbie tickets and a $200 Crossing gift card. Terms

Christmas at Franco

Booking the work do?

December dates go first, so lock yours in early.

Plan a Christmas party