Deschlers on Queen · 125 Queen Street
Corporate Events in Auckland CBD
A hidden Queen Street venue for events that deserve more than a boardroom.
150m², up to 120 guests, and no venue hire fee. Weekdays from 4pm, weekends any time.
- 120 cocktail
- 60 seated
- No venue hire fee
- On-site kitchen
- Licensed to midnight
- 125 Queen Street
The Room In Action
A few recent events, so you can see it set up.
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Cocktail function, roaming service -
Bar in service -
Canapé service on the floor -
Cocktails made to order
One Space, Many Uses
Tell us the occasion and we'll set the room up for it, including furniture, food and how the bar runs.
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Corporate functions
End-of-year parties, staff celebrations and milestone events. December books out early, so it pays to lock in a date well ahead.
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Workshops and training
Daylight, power and catering breaks built around your agenda. Seats 50 for a working session.
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Presentations and AGMs
Theatre seating for 60, with room for a bar afterwards.
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Networking and industry drinks
Roaming canapés and bar service for up to 120.
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Launches and activations
Ground floor with street access and a neutral heritage backdrop, so it photographs well without a set build.
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Client dinners
Seat 60 at long tables or rounds, with everyone in the same room.
One open room, no split parties.
Events run from 4pm on weekdays and any time at weekends, so you get the whole venue: 150m² of open-plan space with marble and timber finishes and a fully licensed bar.
- Room for 120 standing. Cocktail style, roaming service, full bar.
- Seats 60 theatre-style. Presentations, launches, AGMs.
- Seats 60 for dining. Long tables or rounds.
- Seats 50 for a meeting. Workshops, training, boardroom.
No venue hire fee. Minimum spend is agreed against your date and numbers.
Included With Every Booking
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Fully licensed bar
Staffed by our team and licensed until midnight. Drinks run as a bar tab, a per-head package or on consumption, and are charged separately.
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On-site kitchen
Every menu made in-house, nothing brought in.
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Tables, chairs and setup
Room configured to your run sheet before you arrive.
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Pack-down and cleaning
We reset the room afterwards, so you just leave.
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WiFi and air conditioning
Fast connection, climate control, refrigeration.
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Natural light
Street-front glazing, marble and timber finishes.
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Security after 6pm
Required for any event running past 6pm. We arrange it and it's charged to the event.
From Our Kitchen To Your Table
Bold flavours. Honest food.
Five menus, all made in our own kitchen.
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Canapés
from $19.50pp plus GST
Three items, or four at $24.50pp. Katsu chicken mini sandos, Angus beef meatballs, truffled mushroom arancini, pork belly skewers with caramelised apple, smoked salmon on rye.
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Walk and Fork
from $12.50pp plus GST
One plate, or two at $24pp. Substantial one-handed plates, for when canapés aren't quite dinner. Butter chicken, Moroccan lamb shoulder in filo, sticky Asian pork belly, Italian lamb ragu, curried vegetables and dahl.
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Morning and afternoon tea
from $18pp plus GST
Three items, or four at $22pp. Filo tarts, finger sandwiches, house sausage rolls with tomato relish, mini scones and parfait cups.
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Run the bar your way
Bar tab, per-head beverage package or on consumption. Wine runs $13 to $18 a glass and bottles $62 to $150. Cocktails $20 to $22, beer and cider $10 to $13, mocktails $15, and L'affare coffee if the evening runs long.
How It Works
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01 · Send us the brief
Your date, guest numbers, timings and the style of event you have in mind.
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02 · We confirm and hold
We'll come back with availability, a minimum spend and a tentative hold on the room.
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03 · Choose food and drink
Pick your menus and decide how you'd like the bar run: tab, package or on consumption.
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04 · Confirm and relax
A deposit secures the date. Final numbers 48 hours out, and we take it from there.
Finding Us
Ground floor of the QBE Building, 125 Queen Street. Come through the main lobby and past the desk, no sign-in needed. Worth a line in your invite, as guests often stop at the desk.
- 125 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 1010
- Five minutes' walk from Britomart and the Viaduct
- Bus stops directly outside
- Level entry from the street, no stairs or lift
Before You Enquire
How many people can you fit?
When can we book?
Is there a venue hire fee?
Do we get the whole venue?
What's included?
Can you run presentations or workshops?
Is security required?
How much notice do you need?
Can you handle dietary requirements?
Let's Hold Your Date
Send us your date and guest numbers. Frankie will come back within one business day with availability, a minimum spend and a hold on the room.