Plantation Lounge at Drifters Wharf

Lounge in a Restaurant
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Private space
12A Dane Drive, Gosford, 2250
Gosford

About this space

The Plantation Lounge at Drifters Wharf is a charming, secluded space that combines cozy lounge seating with a relaxed, tropical ambiance. This inviting space features comfortable sofas, woven decor, and lush greenery, creating a warm, homelike atmosphere for guests to unwind.

Perfect for intimate gatherings, the Plantation Lounge can be booked on its own or paired with a section of the Sunnyside Dining Room, allowing guests to flow between dining and cocktail spaces effortlessly. It’s an ideal choice for those seeking a comfortable yet stylish venue for their event.


Prices

Sunday
8:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $39 per person
Per session
8:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $39 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Our Package Per Person prices vary from $39 to $89 depending on a package.

An additional fee of $250 will be required for a Security guard during 18 & 21st birthday parties who will
be present throughout the function.
Canape packages
Finger food for your cocktail / stand up style function; options include:
$39 per person - 4 Canapes; standard canapes
$45 per person - 4 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
$62 per person - 6 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
- Add on an extra canape per person for $8.50; or two canapes for $17 per person

Alternate drop menu packages
Plated sit-down meal function catering
1 Course Plated Main: $39pp Standard | $45pp Premium
2 Course Alt Drop: $59pp Standard | $65pp Premium; main with entree or dessert
3 Course Alt Drop: $79ppStandard | $87pp Premium; entree, main + dessert

Cocktail/Mocktail On Arrival; $20pp/$13pp
Drink On Arrival – house range; $10pp
Bottles over ice on the table upon arrival
Drinks Packages from $55pp

Charcuterie-style Grazing Table - from $12pp

Seafood Grazing Table - from $40pp

Beverage packages
Starting from $55 per head for 3 hours

You are welcome to bring a cake to the function, however, there will be a $2 per person cakeage fee. This fee covers the storage and presentation of your cake along with all of the cutlery and crockery involved. To be paid in full prior to the event.
Monday
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $39 per person
Per session
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $39 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Our Package Per Person prices vary from $39 to $89 depending on a package.

An additional fee of $250 will be required for a Security guard during 18 & 21st birthday parties who will
be present throughout the function.
Canape packages
Finger food for your cocktail / stand up style function; options include:
$39 per person - 4 Canapes; standard canapes
$45 per person - 4 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
$62 per person - 6 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
- Add on an extra canape per person for $8.50; or two canapes for $17 per person

Alternate drop menu packages
Plated sit-down meal function catering
1 Course Plated Main: $39pp Standard | $45pp Premium
2 Course Alt Drop: $59pp Standard | $65pp Premium; main with entree or dessert
3 Course Alt Drop: $79ppStandard | $87pp Premium; entree, main + dessert

Cocktail/Mocktail On Arrival; $20pp/$13pp
Drink On Arrival – house range; $10pp
Bottles over ice on the table upon arrival
Drinks Packages from $55pp

Charcuterie-style Grazing Table - from $12pp

Seafood Grazing Table - from $40pp

Beverage packages
Starting from $55 per head for 3 hours

You are welcome to bring a cake to the function, however, there will be a $2 per person cakeage fee. This fee covers the storage and presentation of your cake along with all of the cutlery and crockery involved. To be paid in full prior to the event.
Tuesday
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $39 per person
Per session
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $39 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Our Package Per Person prices vary from $39 to $89 depending on a package.

An additional fee of $250 will be required for a Security guard during 18 & 21st birthday parties who will
be present throughout the function.
Canape packages
Finger food for your cocktail / stand up style function; options include:
$39 per person - 4 Canapes; standard canapes
$45 per person - 4 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
$62 per person - 6 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
- Add on an extra canape per person for $8.50; or two canapes for $17 per person

Alternate drop menu packages
Plated sit-down meal function catering
1 Course Plated Main: $39pp Standard | $45pp Premium
2 Course Alt Drop: $59pp Standard | $65pp Premium; main with entree or dessert
3 Course Alt Drop: $79ppStandard | $87pp Premium; entree, main + dessert

Cocktail/Mocktail On Arrival; $20pp/$13pp
Drink On Arrival – house range; $10pp
Bottles over ice on the table upon arrival
Drinks Packages from $55pp

Charcuterie-style Grazing Table - from $12pp

Seafood Grazing Table - from $40pp

Beverage packages
Starting from $55 per head for 3 hours

You are welcome to bring a cake to the function, however, there will be a $2 per person cakeage fee. This fee covers the storage and presentation of your cake along with all of the cutlery and crockery involved. To be paid in full prior to the event.
Wednesday
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $39 per person
Per session
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $39 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Our Package Per Person prices vary from $39 to $89 depending on a package.

An additional fee of $250 will be required for a Security guard during 18 & 21st birthday parties who will
be present throughout the function.
Canape packages
Finger food for your cocktail / stand up style function; options include:
$39 per person - 4 Canapes; standard canapes
$45 per person - 4 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
$62 per person - 6 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
- Add on an extra canape per person for $8.50; or two canapes for $17 per person

Alternate drop menu packages
Plated sit-down meal function catering
1 Course Plated Main: $39pp Standard | $45pp Premium
2 Course Alt Drop: $59pp Standard | $65pp Premium; main with entree or dessert
3 Course Alt Drop: $79ppStandard | $87pp Premium; entree, main + dessert

Cocktail/Mocktail On Arrival; $20pp/$13pp
Drink On Arrival – house range; $10pp
Bottles over ice on the table upon arrival
Drinks Packages from $55pp

Charcuterie-style Grazing Table - from $12pp

Seafood Grazing Table - from $40pp

Beverage packages
Starting from $55 per head for 3 hours

You are welcome to bring a cake to the function, however, there will be a $2 per person cakeage fee. This fee covers the storage and presentation of your cake along with all of the cutlery and crockery involved. To be paid in full prior to the event.
Thursday
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $39 per person
Per session
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $39 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Our Package Per Person prices vary from $39 to $89 depending on a package.

An additional fee of $250 will be required for a Security guard during 18 & 21st birthday parties who will
be present throughout the function.
Canape packages
Finger food for your cocktail / stand up style function; options include:
$39 per person - 4 Canapes; standard canapes
$45 per person - 4 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
$62 per person - 6 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
- Add on an extra canape per person for $8.50; or two canapes for $17 per person

Alternate drop menu packages
Plated sit-down meal function catering
1 Course Plated Main: $39pp Standard | $45pp Premium
2 Course Alt Drop: $59pp Standard | $65pp Premium; main with entree or dessert
3 Course Alt Drop: $79ppStandard | $87pp Premium; entree, main + dessert

Cocktail/Mocktail On Arrival; $20pp/$13pp
Drink On Arrival – house range; $10pp
Bottles over ice on the table upon arrival
Drinks Packages from $55pp

Charcuterie-style Grazing Table - from $12pp

Seafood Grazing Table - from $40pp

Beverage packages
Starting from $55 per head for 3 hours

You are welcome to bring a cake to the function, however, there will be a $2 per person cakeage fee. This fee covers the storage and presentation of your cake along with all of the cutlery and crockery involved. To be paid in full prior to the event.
Friday
11:30 am – 3:00 am
from $39 per person
Per session
11:30 am – 3:00 am
from $39 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Our Package Per Person prices vary from $39 to $89 depending on a package.

An additional fee of $250 will be required for a Security guard during 18 & 21st birthday parties who will
be present throughout the function.
Canape packages
Finger food for your cocktail / stand up style function; options include:
$39 per person - 4 Canapes; standard canapes
$45 per person - 4 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
$62 per person - 6 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
- Add on an extra canape per person for $8.50; or two canapes for $17 per person

Alternate drop menu packages
Plated sit-down meal function catering
1 Course Plated Main: $39pp Standard | $45pp Premium
2 Course Alt Drop: $59pp Standard | $65pp Premium; main with entree or dessert
3 Course Alt Drop: $79ppStandard | $87pp Premium; entree, main + dessert

Cocktail/Mocktail On Arrival; $20pp/$13pp
Drink On Arrival – house range; $10pp
Bottles over ice on the table upon arrival
Drinks Packages from $55pp

Charcuterie-style Grazing Table - from $12pp

Seafood Grazing Table - from $40pp

Beverage packages
Starting from $55 per head for 3 hours

You are welcome to bring a cake to the function, however, there will be a $2 per person cakeage fee. This fee covers the storage and presentation of your cake along with all of the cutlery and crockery involved. To be paid in full prior to the event.
Saturday
8:30 am – 3:00 am
from $39 per person
Per session
8:30 am – 3:00 am
from $39 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Our Package Per Person prices vary from $39 to $89 depending on a package.

An additional fee of $250 will be required for a Security guard during 18 & 21st birthday parties who will
be present throughout the function.
Canape packages
Finger food for your cocktail / stand up style function; options include:
$39 per person - 4 Canapes; standard canapes
$45 per person - 4 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
$62 per person - 6 Canapes; standard + premium canapes
- Add on an extra canape per person for $8.50; or two canapes for $17 per person

Alternate drop menu packages
Plated sit-down meal function catering
1 Course Plated Main: $39pp Standard | $45pp Premium
2 Course Alt Drop: $59pp Standard | $65pp Premium; main with entree or dessert
3 Course Alt Drop: $79ppStandard | $87pp Premium; entree, main + dessert

Cocktail/Mocktail On Arrival; $20pp/$13pp
Drink On Arrival – house range; $10pp
Bottles over ice on the table upon arrival
Drinks Packages from $55pp

Charcuterie-style Grazing Table - from $12pp

Seafood Grazing Table - from $40pp

Beverage packages
Starting from $55 per head for 3 hours

You are welcome to bring a cake to the function, however, there will be a $2 per person cakeage fee. This fee covers the storage and presentation of your cake along with all of the cutlery and crockery involved. To be paid in full prior to the event.
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 20
Dining
up to 13

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Natural light
Free parking is available on-site
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 8:00 pm

Host rules

- Disorderly behaviour will not be tolerated.
- We do not allow food or beverages to be brought into the venue.
- Smoking must only be done so in designated smoking areas.
- Persons under 18 years of age to be companied by a parent or legal guardian and under no circumstances are they to consume alcohol.
- We require a minimum of 7 days notice of your menu choices, final guest count and final payment.


Drifters Wharf, located at 12A Dane Dr, Gosford, is a premier waterfront venue that offers a vibrant atmosphere and stunning views of Brisbane Water. The venue features a boathouse-style design with a mix of curves, arches, and colorful decor, creating a festival-like ambiance every day of the week. Guests can enjoy a diverse menu showcasing fresh seafood, gourmet pizzas, and a variety of other dishes, complemented by an extensive selection of wines, craft beers, and creative cocktails.

Ideal for hosting a range of events, Drifters Wharf provides multiple event spaces to accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. The dedicated events team is committed to organizing functions from concept to completion, ensuring a seamless experience for guests. With its lively atmosphere, exceptional dining options, and picturesque waterfront setting, Drifters Wharf is the perfect choice for your next event.


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