Venue Hire and Function Rooms in Sydney
Discover stunning venues that suit every budget
Discover stunning venues that suit every budget
Looking for the best event venues in Sydney? Finding the right place can take time, so we’ve done the work for you. From stylish function rooms in the CBD to lively bars in Surry Hills and waterfront spots at Darling Harbour, there’s something for every occasion. Many of these venues even include a bonus $100 bar tab. Not bad, eh? Browse below to compare spaces, see clear pricing, and pick the Sydney venue that feels right for your celebration.
A Saturday function in Sydney typically has a minimum spend of $3,000, which is the midpoint across the 39 spaces here that set one. The average works out at $3,415. About 15% of them also carry a hire charge, and where there is one it usually brings the minimum spend down rather than adding to it.
| Saturday | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum spend | $110 | $3,000 | $9,990 | 39 |
| Hire charge | $200 | $2,000 | $5,000 | 12 |
| Capacity | Charge | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms Up to 70 guests, 13 spaces | Minimum spend | $1,500 | $3,000 | $9,000 |
| Hire charge | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | |
| Medium rooms 71 to 140 guests, 21 spaces | Minimum spend | $110 | $3,000 | $8,000 |
| Hire charge | $200 | $1,873 | $5,000 | |
| Large rooms 141 guests or more, 15 spaces | Minimum spend | $500 | $3,000 | $9,990 |
| Hire charge | $250 | $3,350 | $5,000 |
The gap between the smallest and largest spaces on this page is modest.
| Day | Typical hours | Usual start | Usual finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 5 | 6pm | 12am |
| Saturday | 5 | 6pm | 12am |
Ranges from 3 hours at the short end to 11 at the long end. Going past the guaranteed finish usually costs extra.
Security guard charges apply at some venues here and are shown on each listing. 29 of the 49 will let you meet the minimum spend with a beverage package. Every one of them accepts a bar tab. Costs outside the venue quote usually include DJ hire, entertainment, specialised catering and decorations.
26 of the 49 spaces in Sydney include a bonus bar tab when you enquire through Partystar. That's 2 at $200, 21 at $100 and 3 at $50. The venue adds it to your bar on the night once you meet its stated requirement, which is either the hire charge, the minimum spend or the minimum guest numbers. See how the bonus bar tab works for the full detail.
Mostly not. 33 of the 39 spaces that set a minimum spend have no hire charge at all. The 6 that do charge run from $200 to $5,000 for a Saturday.
Food, drinks or both, depending on the venue. At a lot of venues drinks alone will cover it, and the venue's own listing says which applies. See how minimum spend works.
Another way to browse Sydney function venues, with hire charges and minimum spends shown upfront.
Last updated , based on 49 Sydney function spaces.
