Exciting Events, New Menus Drawing Many to North Ryde Sydney Hotel Restaurant

NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Sep 21, 2012) - There's a lot of excitement inside a premier Homebush Sydney hotel, where new menus and a grand offering of events at the lodging's International restaurant are drawing many for good food and fine merriment.

As home to the Orchards Restaurant and Bar, the stylish Courtyard North Ryde Hotel is also host to a variety of daily events and is offering some exciting Christmas packages to meet the needs of businesses, families and friends. It's all happening at the Orchards -- from Express Lunches to live entertainment, there's plenty of activity offering local patrons and hotel guests the opportunity to kick back for some fun over delectable food and refreshing drinks.

Current happenings at the Orchards Restaurant and Bar include:

• Monday - Wednesday: Express Lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m.
• Monday Nights: Live entertainment featuring Acoustic Guitar from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Tuesday Nights: Set menu options -- Two-course meal $44; Three-course meal, $54. Includes drink and garlic bread upon arrival.
• Wednesday Nights: Canapés in the bar from 5 to 6 p.m.
• Thursday: International Buffet Lunch featuring new and exciting flavours each month.
• Thursday Nights: Steak with salad buffet, $27.
• Friday: All you can eat buffet from noon to 2 p.m.
• Thursday thru Sunday: Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. featuring $5 house beers, wines and spirits.

This North Ryde restaurant is located on the hotel's first level and welcomes reservations for these daily events at 9491 9532.

Moving into the Christmas season, this upscale restaurant in Macquarie Park has a variety of refreshing packages available to create successful holiday celebrations, whether planning a cocktail evening, lunch or party with associates, an intimate dinner with friends or a family gathering on Christmas Day. Tailored to meet the needs of all occasions, these packages are designed to allow everyone to eat, drink and be merry.

Private parties are scheduled November 1 through December 21 and include a tantalizing Christmas buffet along with complimentary room hire, table centerpieces, Christmas trees, bon bons and more. Add a DJ and the night will explode with fun as guests enjoy delectable food, fine beverages and the festive atmosphere. Parties require a minimum of 25 persons, with buffet rates starting at just $62 and beverage packages from $25 per person. A Christmas Cocktail Hour is also available with chef's choice of canapés and a one-hour beverage package from $34 per person.

Whether gathering with family and friends or business associates and colleagues, fine Christmas dining comes easy with an offering of Christmas specials starting with a Pre-Christmas Friday Lunch Buffet November 30 to December 14 that will spoil everyone on the guest list with a delicious array of treats from the Orchards Restaurant Lunch Buffet. As an added bonus, groups of eight or more from within the Macquarie Business Park will be treated to complimentary shuttle service to and from the restaurant upon request.

Christmas Day at the Orchards starts with brunch from 7 to 10:30 a.m. and an extravagant lunch that will allow families to create a fabulous holiday experience with live cooking stations featuring restaurant favorites and traditional menu items as well as presents for the kids and a visit from Santa. Early booking of the Christmas Day lunch by November 1 allows for a 10% discount off the total bill.

For more information or to book a dining event, contact the events team at 02 9491 9581

About the Courtyard North Ryde Hotel
The Courtyard North Ryde Hotel offers travelers a central location in the heart of Macquarie Park, the prominent North Ryde business district that is home to a host of international businesses; while also providing easy access to ANZ Stadium, Allphones Arena and Macquarie University. Guests are pampered with complimentary wireless Internet, opulent bedding ensembles, individual climate control and room service to ensure they have everything needed for a productive and memorable stay.