We are the ultimate private function venue in Wellington. Specialising in corporate functions, Birthday functions including 21^st parties, anniversaries and weddings. We have also held a number of funeral wakes being so close to Old St Pauls Cathedral.

With the bonus of being in the heart of Wellington city and so close to public transport The Thistle Inn is the ideal place for your next private function.

You have a choice of venues for your private function:

Main Bar

The wonderfully historic main bar offers a warm and inviting atmosphere to cater for any occasion, have your function surrounded by wellingtons if not New Zealand’s most iconic history riddled buildings. The area offers a glass floor which you can view the original cellar from 1840, lovely gas open fire, historic photos of the Thistle and other Wellington Icons. With a very homely and inviting space. Minimum spend appliers.

Capacity

• 150 people standing function
• 60 seated dining

Internal Conservatory / Courtyard

Wonderful bright area just off the main bar offers an insight into the 1840 cellar through the glass trap door wonderful corrugated iron signs which were found underneath the building during the renovations in 2003. Large glass bi-fold doors separate this area from the main bar, glass ceiling allowing plenty of sunshine during the day in the summer months and lovely open gas fire for the winter months. Available anytime apart from Friday evenings.

Capacity

• 30 people standing Function
• 16 seated dining

Private Dining Room

Located just off the main bar the Historic Dining room offers a traditional feel with the original earthy Thistle green colour, surrounded by historic photos of the wellington regions historic hotels and the famous poem written by Katherine Mansfield about one of her experiences at the Thistle in the early 1920s. Minimum of 20 people required for private dining or $100 hire fee.

Capacity

• 34 seated

Georges Room

Located upstairs where the hotels rooms used to be at full capacity, Georges room can cater for many different functions. A lovely light and airy room offering meeting facilities, bar service and informal and formal dining experiences. This area can be extended to the Marquee area (details below). 7am-5pm Monday – Friday hire fee applies, minimum spend applies for other times.

Capacity

• Board room style – 20 people
• Theatre Style – 30 people
• Café Style -26 people
• 34 Seated Dining
• 40 – Cocktail function
• 120 – Cocktail function with Marquee Area

Marquee Area

The marquee area is an outdoor area which can hold up to 60 people, offering an al fresco style function space which can be utilised in both winter and summer months, filled with fairy lights this casual atmosphere is great for those looking a casual BBQ or cocktail style function. This area can be linked to Georges Room to increase capacity.

Capacity

• 50 – Cocktail Function
• 35 – Informal dining (BBQ)

Katherine Mansfield Room

A gracious room located on the corner of the building, loads of natural light and original wooden floors, a quiet space tucked away from the rest of the building offering a relaxed and inviting space for meetings, dinner or smaller private functions. 7am-5pm Monday – Friday hire fee applies, minimum spend applies for other times.

Capacity

• 14 Boardroom style
• 18 Café Style
• 16 Seated Dining