functions & events overwater

Celebrate birthdays, Christmas parties, engagements and milestone occasions at Manly's premier waterfront venue.

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Celebrate Every Occasion by the Water

Set on the picturesque shores of Manly Cove, Manly Skiff Club is one of Sydney's premier waterfront venues for private events and celebrations.With breathtaking harbour views, exceptional dining and warm hospitality, we create unforgettable experiences for milestone birthdays, Christmas parties, engagement celebrations, baby showers, private dining and more.

Whether you're planning a relaxed waterfront lunch, elegant cocktail reception or formal seated dinner, our overwater Harbourview Room and Atrium provide a stunning setting, complemented by seasonal menus, premium beverages and personalised service.

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Milestone Celebrations

Celebrate Life's Biggest Moments
Whether it's a 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th or a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, Manly Skiff Club provides one of Sydney's most picturesque waterfront venues for unforgettable celebrations. Gather family and friends over exceptional food, premium beverages and breathtaking harbour views while our experienced events team takes care of every detail.

Christmas Parties

Celebrate the Festive Season by the Water
Bring your team, friends or family together for an unforgettable Christmas party overlooking Sydney Harbour. Our overwater event spaces provide the perfect setting for end-of-year celebrations, with seasonal menus, premium beverage packages and warm hospitality creating a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. From long lunches to cocktail celebrations, we'll help make your Christmas event one to remember.

cocktail celebrations

Celebrate in Style
Whether you're planning a cocktail party, farewell, reunion or simply bringing friends together for a special occasion, Manly Skiff Club offers a vibrant waterfront setting unlike any other. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, exceptional food and spectacular harbour views while our experienced events team creates a seamless celebration tailored to your style. From relaxed gatherings to sophisticated soirées, every event is designed to leave a lasting impression.

Private dining

Private Dining with Harbour Views
Celebrate life's special occasions with an intimate private dining experience overlooking the sparkling waters of Manly Cove. Perfect for family gatherings, anniversaries, special birthdays and exclusive dinners, our private event spaces combine exceptional dining, premium wines and attentive service in a spectacular waterfront setting. Every menu is thoughtfully crafted using fresh seasonal produce to create a memorable experience for you and your guests.

Family Celebrations

Celebrate Together by the Water
From baby showers to family reunions, anniversaries and special occasions, Manly Skiff Club provides a spectacular waterfront setting for bringing loved ones together. Overlooking the sparkling waters of Manly Cove, our elegant event spaces, exceptional cuisine and personalised service create the perfect backdrop for unforgettable family celebrations. Our dedicated events team will take care of every detail, so you can focus on making lasting memories with the people who matter most.

Waterfront private event Packages

Whether you're planning a milestone birthday, Christmas party, private dinner, baby shower or family celebration, our waterfront private event packages are designed to make planning effortless. With exceptional dining, premium beverage packages and dedicated event coordination, we'll help create a celebration that's uniquely yours in one of Sydney's most spectacular waterfront settings.

Waterfront Event Venue

Celebrate in one of Sydney's most spectacular waterfront venues overlooking Manly Cove, with elegant overwater event spaces perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations.

Curated Food & Beverage

Choose from thoughtfully curated canapé menus, share-style banquets and seated dining options, complemented by premium beverage packages designed to suit your celebration.

Seamless Event Planning

Our experienced events team will guide you through every step of the planning process, ensuring every detail is taken care of so you can relax and enjoy your event.

“I just wanted to thank you for all of your help with the party- it was a huge success. The night ran really well in terms of timings, the food was also fantastic and bar staff excellent.”

Jodie – 40th birthday

“We had the best time last night; everything was perfect. The room looked so beautiful, and the team were so amazed how wonderful the room was and then came out the amazing food and everyone just loved it. Thanks again for all of assistance with all the planning.”

Lisa – Christmas party

“I just want to say a huge thank you for your help in organising the 80th birthday party for my father yesterday. The event went well. I couldn't have asked for a better day. Everything from the room to the food to the staff was exceptional. I have forgotten the names of the girls working yesterday but can you pass on that they were fantastic. Everything went very smoothly. This is the best venue I have ever held an event at. Thank you very much.”

Jenny – 80th Birthday

“Thank you so much for all your organisation. It was such a great event. The staff on the day were especially brilliant and really helpful, making the whole thing go smoothly and be enjoyable.”

Isabelle – Engagement Party

“Just a note of appreciation for your team yesterday for our christening reception. It was wonderfully organised, service staff were excellent and the food was great. Thank you again, we’ll definitely be back for our next event.”

Yvonne - Christening

“Firstly, thank you for all your help with the group – much appreciated. All the staff at the Skiff Club were awesome – very friendly and accommodating. A great team indeed – please give them our thanks for their service throughout the week last week.”

Marianne – Global offsite

“We just wanted to write and thank you for the exceptional job that you and your team did for us last night at Silvie’s birthday celebration. Your staff are incredibly friendly and relentlessly intent on helping and making the night special. Food kept coming and was hot and very tasty and well received. No one went home hungry! The night went off without a hitch and everyone is still writing to us today telling us what a special party it was and how impactful it was on them. The venue was absolutely sensational and we just were very impressed. Many thanks once again. We will be back for more events here for sure.”

Silvie and Philip – 60th birthday

“What an amazing, successful afternoon we had. Thanking your fantastic staff and the most delicious food and service. Everyone raved about the afternoon how wonderful it was. Thank you for all your support in making it happen.”

Wendy – 60th birthday

“We had an incredible night at the Skiff club and the food was incredible!! Thanks for your assistance with our event!”

Jamila – Corporate Cocktail function

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team for all the help and organisation for my sisters hen’s luncheon. It was such a beautiful day and your staff were so attentive and helpful the whole time. Tahlia had the best time and a huge part of that was the beautiful venue and setting. Thanks again and I look forward to making more memories at the skiff club soon.”

Demi – hens party

“Joyce and I would like to thank you so much for all your hard work and organising our wedding reception. It was absolutely amazing, the food was delicious, the set up was amazing and all the staff were so helpful, friendly and amazing. You have a great team there at the Skiff Club. We would like to thank you all again and maybe we will bump into you there again sometime.”

Daniel + Joyce – Wedding Reception

“I just wanted to say a massive thank you to yourself and your staff, my sister had the most amazing day and your staff went above and beyond to help with any and all requests. It was such a pleasure from start to finish. We will be back.”

Lauren – Hens

“I would just like to thank you for all your help with our function yesterday. We would also like to give a big “thank you” to all the staff that were absolutely wonderful in working with us and the “chefs” who made the delicious lunch – it was so good. A great day and venue and would highly recommend the Skiff Club.”

Marie – Christmas party

“Thank you so much for all your organising to make our Christmas lunch such a great event. Please thank the wait staff and the kitchen staff for being so understanding and flexible with the extra additions and extra vegetarian meals. It is such a beautiful venue, and the staff were all so helpful and friendly. “

Katie – Christmas Party

“I’ve had fabulous feedback from Katrina and the team regarding Friday’s meeting. It was exceptional! Katrina mentioned that the space was perfect and all staff were very helpful and professional. It was such a lovely space they managed to map out the next 3 years of their program! A great creative space. Thank you and the team for all your help and please pass on our thanks to Chef and your team.”

Marie – conference

“It was absolutely wonderful It was everything I dreamed of. The staff were beyond amazing and the set up was perfect I was extremely impressed and also a massive compliment to the chefs the food was soooo delicious and everyone has not stopped talking about it.”

Rylan + Zoe – Wedding Reception

“OMG we had the best party last night and a large part of its success was down to the brilliant staff. They all went out of their way to ensure the night was one to remember and did it all with such great customer service and huge smiles. Please pass on my heartfelt thanks to the team. I was so nervous when I arrived to set up as there seemed so much I needed to do, but every single one of the team were so reassuring and helpful I was encouraged to relax and enjoy the event. They worked tirelessly all night and I felt I was in safe hands the whole time which was exactly what was needed to calm my worries. The food was all excellent and plentiful and drinks were easily available the whole night. Everyone had nothing but positive compliments about the venue. It goes without saying that I would not hesitate to recommend the Skiff Club to anyone wanting to celebrate a big event. Thank you Chloe for providing the setting and service that resulted in a fabulous evening for me and all my family and friends. It has been a pleasure working with you and your team.”

Phyl – 70th Birthday

“We had such an incredible time last night, the room and your staff were amazing thank you. We'll pop in later and get some flowers left in the office and the vases. Thanks for tailoring the night to my needs, it really did make for a perfect event.”

Tracey – Corporate function

“I’ve had some time off following our big conference the previous week so apologies for the delay in getting this feedback to you. I wanted to say a big thank you for all your assistance and for the amazing night we had at the Skiff Club for our Lifestyle Tradie function. Our team and our members had an incredible night — it truly was next level. The food, the room, the table settings… everything was perfect. We couldn’t have asked for more, so thank you for all your hard work in making it such a special night for our business. I also wanted to give a special shout-out to your team on the night - were phenomenal. The service was exceptional, and we want to ensure they receive the gratitude they deserve for helping make the evening so memorable for our members”

Tracey – Corporate function

Winter event offer

Book your event and receive either a welcome drink or up to a $500 bar tab on us*.


Make it a Winter to Remember - With a Little Extra On Us

Whether you're planning an EOFY celebration, corporate event, birthday or social gathering, Manly Skiff Club offers the perfect setting for unforgettable waterfront moments.

Winter bookings come with an exclusive offer:
Book your event between May and August and receive either a welcome drink or up to a $500 bar tab on us*.

From welcome drinks on arrival to added value behind the bar, enjoy those extra touches that make your event truly memorable. Let the winter celebrations begin - dates are filling fast.

Enquire now and use code WINTERSKIFF26 to redeem your offer.

*Available Sunday–Friday for events held May-August.
*Minimum spends and conditions apply.
*Offer valid for new bookings only.

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Discover Our Other Event Experiences

From unforgettable waterfront weddings to inspiring conferences and thoughtfully planned celebrations of life, explore our dedicated event experiences at Manly Skiff Club.

Weddings

Celebrate your special day overlooking the sparkling waters of Manly Cove with elegant waterfront ceremony and reception packages.

Conferences

Host your next meeting, conference or corporate event in one of Sydney's most inspiring waterfront venues, complete with exceptional dining and harbour views.

Celebrations of Life & Wakes

Honour a loved one in a peaceful waterfront setting with compassionate service, exceptional hospitality and thoughtfully curated catering for celebrations of life and wakes.

Venue Details

Capacity

80 seated / 110 cocktail

Location

East Esplanade, Manly Cove