Est. 1932 · Napier's Heritage Precinct
The Grand Hall
A restored Art Deco venue for weddings, galas and corporate dinners — 40 to 220 guests, in-house catering, rooftop terrace on Marine Parade.
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Main Hall — 220 seated beneath restored plaster fans Terrace Room — 80 seated, French doors to garden Rooftop Terrace — Marine Parade sunset views Bridal Suite — private prep room with original dressing mirrors Lobby — terrazzo floor and brass elevator doors Kitchen pass — in-house catering by David Tāne
- 220Main Hall seated
- 300Standing cocktail
- 80Terrace Room seated
- 60Rooftop cocktail
Event Packages
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The Gatsby
$12,500 / 120 guests
Wedding package · Main Hall
- Exclusive venue hire, 12 hours
- Three-course plated dinner by David Tāne
- Bridal suite and groomsmen's lounge
- Ceremony and reception coordination
- House sparkling on arrival
- Rooftop terrace for cocktail hour
- PA system and wireless microphones
- Dedicated event manager (Victoria Marsh)
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The Chrysler
$4,800 / 80 guests
Corporate dinner · Terrace Room
- Terrace Room, 6 hours
- Two-course seated dinner or cocktail canapés
- Projector, screen and lectern
- Branded welcome signage
- AV technician (Sophie Lin)
- Cash bar or hosted tab option
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The Deco
$2,200 / 40 guests
Intimate dinner · Terrace Room
- Terrace Room, 4 hours
- Five-course degustation menu
- Matched Hawke's Bay wines
- Ambient lighting preset
- Background music system
Upcoming Events
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14Nov 2026
Hawke's Bay Wine Gala
120 guests · Main Hall · Black tie · In-house catering with paired wines from twelve regional producers.
87 of 120 spots -
7Feb 2027
Napier Art Deco Ball
200 guests · Main Hall · Period costume encouraged · Big band and swing dancing.
142 of 200 spots -
22Mar 2027
Hawke's Bay Business Awards
180 guests · Main Hall · Cocktail reception on the rooftop terrace followed by seated dinner and ceremony.
54 of 180 spots
Guest Reviews
Victoria and her team made our wedding day effortless. The hall looked stunning, the food was exceptional, and our guests are still talking about the rooftop champagne hour. We could not have asked for more.
We have held our annual awards dinner at The Grand Hall for three years running. The AV is reliable, Sophie handles the technical rehearsal, and David always delivers a menu that impresses. A genuinely professional venue.
The Deco package for our fortieth anniversary was perfect. Five courses, matched wines, and the entire Terrace Room to ourselves. The Art Deco details make it feel like stepping into another era.
Make an Enquiry
Tell us about your event and we will check availability, suggest a package and send a detailed proposal within two business days.