Work Christmas Party and End of Year Function in Melbourne CBD
The hardest part of a small team Christmas dinner is agreeing on a menu and finding a room that is not a corner of someone else’s party. A ten seat counter solves both. Book all ten seats at Rōnin and December gives your team the chef, the room and about ten Korean courses with nothing to decide.
For a work Christmas party, an end of year function or a team dinner in the CBD, a group of up to ten can take the whole counter. Christmas party restaurants in the city fill early, and so does this one.
Rōnin is a ten seat Korean omakase at 445 Little Collins St in the CBD: about ten courses decided on the day by Chef Liam Lee, A$195 per guest (no prepayment required) paid at the end of the meal, Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm, dinner only, no dietary alterations, no BYO.
The December Release
Seats for December open on 20 November at 8pm via OpenTable, and the calendar shows which December dates are available. Friday and Saturday sittings in December go first; a Wednesday or Thursday in the first half of the month is the safest bet for ten seats together. For a date not showing online, email info@roninomakase.com.
Ten Seats, One Chef
About ten courses over roughly two hours, cooked in front of the group, A$195 per guest (no prepayment required) paid at the end of the meal, no room hire and no minimum spend. Drinks are ordered on the night. The private omakase page covers the detail.
Read Before Sending the Calendar Invite
The courses cannot be altered for individual dietaries, so a team member with a serious allergy or a vegetarian diet should not be booked in. No BYO. Service starts on time. The dietary page is the one to circulate first.
More Than Ten
Groups above ten, up to 50, are arranged by email rather than online. For a team of twelve to twenty with a menu to choose from, the CBD private rooms in the private dining comparison are the better fit.
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve dinners follow the usual schedule: when they fall on a Wednesday to Saturday, the counter runs its normal sitting from 6pm, released with the rest of December on the 20th of November. There is no separate holiday menu.
FAQ
When do December bookings open at Rōnin?
On 20 November at 8pm, for all December dates the restaurant is open.
Is there a Christmas menu?
No separate menu. The omakase is the same chef’s choice sequence every night, about ten Korean courses.
Can we bring our own wine for a Christmas party?
No. BYO is not available. Drinks are ordered at the counter.
Is this suitable for an end of year function?
For up to ten people, yes, as a full counter booking. Larger groups up to 50 are arranged by email.
What are the best Christmas party restaurants in Melbourne for a small team?
For a team of up to ten, a full counter booking gives you the room to yourselves with no room hire. December seats at Rōnin open on the 20th of November.
Where is the best Christmas Eve dinner in Melbourne CBD?
Book as soon as December seats are released on the 20th of November. At Rōnin, Christmas Eve runs the usual menu.
Where is the best New Year’s Eve dinner in Melbourne CBD?
The same rule applies: December seats open on the 20th of November, and New Year’s Eve runs the usual menu.
Is the cancellation policy different for groups?
For groups of 4 or more, cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to the reservation date to avoid a full charge.
Book a Seat
445 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Wed to Sat, 6pm to 11pm (dinner only)
0401 721 491 | info@roninomakase.com
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