Functions & Private Events in Darwin

Bring your people together at Willing Distillery. From birthdays and Christmas parties to work functions and special celebrations, our Winnellie distillery bar offers a relaxed setting with award-winning spirits, bespoke cocktails and flexible catering options.

No venue hire fee. No deposit.

Simply meet the minimum bar spend for your chosen space.

  • Willing Venue

    A space for your celebration

    Your own area from 25 guests

    Enjoy exclusive use of the back of the venue for groups of 25 guests or more, with a minimum bar spend of $750.

    The whole venue for 50 to 80 guests

    Make Willing Distillery yours with exclusive use of the full venue for groups of 50 to 80 guests, with a minimum bar spend of $1,500.

    Bar spend is also flexible and can be individuals purchase their own drinks, a tab covering some or all drinks with or without a cap; or a combination of all.

  • Drinks your way

    Drinks your way

    Keep things simple with guests purchasing their own drinks, organise a bar tab covering selected drinks or the full menu, or combine both. You can also set a spending cap to suit your budget.

    Choose from:

    • Award winning Willing spirits from $10

    • Local tap beers from $8.50

    • Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from $12 a glass or $45 a bottle

    • A wide selection of bespoke cocktails

    • Mocktails and soft drinks

    Make the occasion your own with a signature cocktail created for your event, or welcome guests with a Rosella Spritz for $12 per person.

    Wine and beer preferences can be discussed when planning your function.

  • Gourmet bacon cheeseburger with lettuce held over curly fries and dipping sauce, beside two iced orange drinks in a cozy restaurant

    Food to suit your gathering

    From canapés to shared platters and antipasto, we can help organise small bites, entrees or something more substantial.

    Prefer to organise catering yourself? We also recommend B-Rad BBQ and Taste of Italy.

    Catering can be organised for a fee (from $50) from Pony & Sid, or Angkor Catering, with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

    https://www.ponyandsid.com

    https://www.angkortakeaway.com.au

    Talk to us about your plans and dietary requirements when you enquire.

  • Make it your kind of night

    Make it your kind of night

    A smart TV, speaker and microphone, and projector with a white screen are available at no additional charge.

    Play your own Apple Music or Spotify playlist, or leave the music to us.

    Karaoke is available for an additional $20, and live music or a DJ can be organised for an additional fee.

Enquire about your event

It all begins with an idea. Let us know when you’d like to plan your function here and we’ll be in touch to help you get organised.

Give us your date, number of attendees and ask any other questions you might have!