Signature events · Restaurant dining & offline poker

Top 10 private events in our offline poker lounge

Host your next gathering at Top10 Pickks, Australia’s coastal-inspired restaurant and poker lounge where refined dining, classic card games, and professional hospitality come together. From corporate evenings to intimate milestones, our private card rooms and sunlit dining spaces are tailored for elevated, in-person celebration.

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All events are hosted on-site at our Australian restaurant and poker lounge. Guests must be 18+ to join after dark poker evenings. Reservations are essential for private poker tables, corporate events, and large-group dining.

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Top 10 dining & card nights

Signature events in our coastal-inspired card lounge

01 / The Event Collection

Signature events at our offline poker lounge

Top10 Pickks is designed for the Top 10 occasions in your calendar: corporate affairs, leadership retreats, celebrations, and unforgettable after dark poker lounge evenings. Every event combines polished restaurant dining, thoughtfully lit card rooms, and a calm, coastal Australian ambiance.

Host your next gathering in Australia’s premier offline poker lounge

From executive dinners and product launches to birthdays and private poker events, our team curates each detail. Guests arrive to a bright, linen-textured dining room before moving into the card lounge, where poker tables, cards, and chips are set for a welcoming, structured evening of play.

We collaborate with you on timing, menu design, and the rhythm of the night so your guests glide from canapés to chef-led courses and then on to the card room for hosted poker sessions or classic card games.

Corporate poker evenings

Impress clients and celebrate teams with offline poker experiences that feel polished and purposeful. Start with sparkling on arrival, move into a seated banquet or walk-and-talk grazing menu, then host a guided card lounge session tailored to beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Exclusive celebrations and milestones

Mark birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, and milestones with restaurant dining, handcrafted cocktails, and hosted poker nights. Reserve a private card room or the wider poker lounge so your guests enjoy privacy, lounge hospitality, and the comfort of a fully hosted evening.

Private poker events

Create a bespoke offline poker experience with curated tables, gentle tournament formats, and a pace that suits your group. From the first shuffle to the final round of classic card games, our team hosts with a calm, confident warmth that defines Australian hospitality.

Enquire about an event

Our events team will respond with tailored options for group size, restaurant dining style, and card lounge formats.

02 / Why Book With Us

Top 10 reasons to book a private card room

Design a night your guests will speak about long after the final card is dealt. Our private card rooms and event-ready poker lounge combine the Best 10 elements of dining, service, and offline poker.

  1. 1. Complete privacy and focus

    Step into a dedicated card room where your group has full privacy, controlled sound, and space to relax. Conversations flow easily while the card tables anchor the evening.

  2. 2. Bespoke restaurant dining

    Work with our chefs to curate menus that suit your event style — from shared plates and chef’s table experiences to multi-course coastal Australian dining.

  3. 3. Themed poker tables

    We style poker tables and card rooms with linen textures, soft lighting, and subtle themes that suit corporate evenings, birthday gatherings, or refined celebrations.

  4. 4. Hosted offline poker formats

    Our team guides your group through relaxed offline tournament formats and friendly poker sessions, balancing structure with an easygoing lounge feel.

  5. 5. Top 10 classic card games on offer

    Enjoy a curated selection of classic favourites — from Texas Hold ’Em and Omaha to Rummy and Bridge — so every guest can find a game that suits their style.

  6. 6. Seamless pacing of the night

    We coordinate timings so canapés, courses, and card sessions flow naturally. Guests never feel rushed, and the evening gently builds from welcome drinks to immersive play.

  7. 7. Dedicated event concierge

    Your single point of contact oversees floor plans, menu preferences, dietary requirements, and card room set-up, making planning calm and straightforward.

  8. 8. Premium lounge hospitality

    Our team offers attentive yet unobtrusive service, ensuring food, drinks, and card room hosting arrive at just the right moment.

  9. 9. Australian coastal atmosphere

    Warm Porcelain walls, pale timber, and brushed copper accents create a sunlit, modern Australian setting that distinguishes Top10 Pickks from traditional card rooms.

  10. 10. Flexible spaces for every group

    From intimate tables for four to full poker lounge hire, our spaces adapt around your guest list, agenda, and preferred after dark energy.

03 / Corporate Evenings

Corporate poker evenings with chef-led hospitality

Host a corporate evening that feels as considered as your brand. At Top10 Pickks, business conversations unfold over premium restaurant dining before your group steps into the poker lounge for an expertly hosted, in-person offline poker experience.

From leadership off-sites and board dinners to client appreciation nights, our corporate poker evenings bring together the Top 10 elements of hospitality: refined food, thoughtful pacing, structured card room experiences, and relaxed Australian service.

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Meeting, dine, then play

Begin in our restaurant with pre-event briefings or presentations, then transition into chef-led shared dining. Once the final plates are cleared, move into the card lounge where pre-arranged poker tables and classic card games are ready for your team.

Structured offline tournament formats

Our team designs offline poker formats that support connection and conversation. Guests rotate tables, learn the flow of play, and enjoy a shared experience that is inclusive and memorable without feeling intense or high-pressure.

Team building through card culture

Poker lounge evenings encourage collaboration, observation, and light-hearted strategy. The combination of restaurant dining and card room culture makes your corporate night feel fresh, human, and genuinely social.

04 / Classic Card Games

Best 10 classic card games for group events

Whether your guests are seasoned players or newly curious, our curated list of the Best 10 classic card games keeps the lounge atmosphere welcoming and relaxed.

Poker table favourites

  • Texas Hold ’Em — The iconic poker table format, ideal for mixed-ability groups and our hosted offline poker tournaments.
  • Omaha — A dynamic take on poker that suits guests who enjoy a little more complexity in their card room strategy.
  • Seven Card Stud — A classic for guests who appreciate traditional poker rhythms without community cards.
  • Five Card Draw — Straightforward, social, and ideal for guests who are new to the poker lounge experience.
  • Short-handed formats — Perfect for smaller private events or side tables within a larger restaurant and lounge evening.

Card lounge crowd-pleasers

  • Rummy — A relaxed, easy-to-learn favourite that keeps conversation flowing between hands.
  • Bridge — For guests who relish deeper strategy, Bridge tables can be hosted alongside poker tables for variety.
  • Blackjack-style formats — Simple, fast-paced card games ideal as a warm-up to more structured poker nights.
  • High-card social games — Light, approachable games that give first-time visitors confidence at the table.
  • Dealer’s choice rotations — Let your group select from our Top 10 list throughout the evening for a personalised lounge experience.
05 / Wine & Dining Pairings

Top 10 wine pairings for an offline poker event

Our sommeliers curate wine lists that complement both the menu and the tempo of your card room. Each recommendation is chosen to sit gracefully alongside the energy of an evening spent between restaurant dining and the poker lounge.

From bright local whites to elegant reds and low-intervention favourites, we curate the Top 10 wine pairings to match your group’s tastes and the style of your offline poker night.

Crisp whites for the opening deal

Begin your event with coastal whites that pair beautifully with canapés and shellfish. They brighten the first conversations of the night and keep the mood light as your guests arrive and find their tables.

Textural rosés for the card lounge

Softly textured rosés complement shared plates and grazing boards in the card room, offering a gentle, refreshing balance as poker tables and card sets create a relaxed visual backdrop.

Elegant reds for after dark sessions

As the evening deepens, we recommend refined reds that pair with slow-cooked dishes and structured offline tournament formats, adding warmth to your after dark experience without overpowering the palate.

Non-alcoholic pairings

Our non-alcoholic list mirrors the sophistication of our cellar, with sparkling options, infused tonics, and house-made blends designed for guests who prefer a different pace.

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06 / Celebrations & Milestones

Exclusive celebrations and milestones

For the moments that matter most, Top10 Pickks blends premium restaurant dining with a softly lit card room and thoughtful lounge hospitality. The result is an event that feels both celebratory and beautifully grounded.

After dinner, the card room awaits

Begin with a long, relaxed restaurant dinner, then slip into the card lounge where poker tables, cards, and chips are ready for an evening of hosted play. Our team arranges everything from playlists and lighting to game formats, so you are free to enjoy the moment.

Whether you are celebrating an engagement, milestone birthday, reunion, or simply gathering your Top 10 favourite people, the card room becomes an extension of your table — a place to talk, laugh, and share the thrill of classic games together.

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07 / Hosted Poker Nights

The art of the hosted poker night

Our events team lives and breathes the rhythm of a well-structured offline poker evening. From the first welcome drink to the final round of cards, every detail is considered so your event feels effortless.

Best 10 hosted poker evenings in one destination

We draw on experience from the Best 10 hosted poker nights we have delivered to craft formats that fit your guests. Some groups prefer gentle teaching tables, others favour brisk, chatty games across multiple poker tables. Either way, we balance structure with a light, sociable tone.

Our hosts explain rules clearly, keep timings on track, and ensure that restaurant dining and card lounge experiences feel seamlessly connected. The goal is always the same: a calm, confident atmosphere where everyone feels welcome at the table.

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08 / Client Stories

Client success stories: after dark events to remember

Our most memorable nights are the ones where guests forget they are at an event and simply feel at home. Here are a few ways Top10 Pickks has helped groups connect through restaurant dining and card room culture.

Each story balances offline poker, premium food and drinks, and our characteristic Australian warmth, showing how the card lounge can elevate any gathering.

Leadership retreat with a card lounge twist

“We wanted an evening that felt far from a standard boardroom dinner. Top10 Pickks delivered a calm, polished restaurant service, then transitioned us into a private card room with hosted poker tables. The mix of guided play and relaxed conversation created the perfect setting for our leadership team.”

Milestone birthday, Top 10 memories

“The night flowed beautifully. We moved from a long-table coastal menu into the poker lounge where friends and family tried classic games for the first time. It felt like being in our own private card room, with every detail handled.”

Client appreciation, offline and unplugged

“We were looking for an offline experience that encouraged genuine connection. The team at Top10 Pickks set up hosted poker nights that were easy for everyone to join. No distractions, just thoughtful dining and well-paced card lounge hospitality.”

09 / Reservations

Seamless reservations and hospitality

Booking an event at Top10 Pickks is intentionally straightforward. Share your preferred date, group size, and the balance of restaurant dining and offline poker you would like, and our team will design options that fit.

  • Calm, timely communication with our events specialists
  • Tailored menus with dietary considerations handled in advance
  • Flexible combinations of dining room seating, card lounge access, and private card rooms
  • Clear run sheets that keep your Top 10 moments on schedule
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For full venue hire, corporate evenings, and large-group poker lounge bookings, we recommend enquiring at least four weeks in advance.

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