68% free hire. 62 bonus bar tabs.
Turning 21 in Sydney? Pubs make up most of these venues, several with party rooftops. The CBD and Surry Hills have the most venues, with more around Haymarket, Darlinghurst, Bondi Junction and Crows Nest.
It applies at 77 of the 176 spaces, or 44% of 21st venues here, against 20% at 21st venues in other cities. Where it's charged, it usually runs $250 more than for other parties.
| Saturday | Minimum spend | Hire charge |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest | $110 | $1 |
| Midpoint | $2,225 | $500 |
| Average | $2,801 | $1,285 |
| Highest | $9,990 | $5,500 |
| Spaces | 150 | 56 |
| Compiled and verified by the Partystar team from 176 listed Sydney function spaces, updated . | ||
| Bar tab | Spaces |
|---|---|
| $200 | 2 |
| $100 | 43 |
| $50 | 17 |
| Any bonus bar tab | 62 of 176 |
| Capacity | Charge | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms Up to 70 guests, 32 spaces | Minimum spend | $500 | $2,000 | $9,000 |
| Hire charge | $100 | $400 | $500 | |
| Medium rooms 71 to 140 guests, 70 spaces | Minimum spend | $110 | $2,500 | $8,000 |
| Hire charge | $1 | $275 | $3,700 | |
| Large rooms 141 guests or more, 74 spaces | Minimum spend | $400 | $2,375 | $9,990 |
| Hire charge | $180 | $800 | $5,500 |
| Measure | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| Typical hours | 5 | 5 |
| Shortest | 2 | 2 |
| Longest | 11 | 10 |
| Usual start | 7pm | 7pm |
| Usual finish | 12am | 12am |
The median Friday minimum spend at 21st birthday venues in Sydney is $2,000, against $2,225 on a Saturday, a saving of about 10%.
| Record | Space | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest minimum spend | General Bourke, Parramatta | $110 up to 100 guests, plus $250 hire |
| Largest space | All Occasion Cruises, Pyrmont | 950 guests $7,450 minimum spend |
| Smallest groups | Colombian Hotel, Darlinghurst | from 20 minimum guest numbers |
| Longest hire | Stitch Bar, Sydney | 10 hours 4pm to 2am |
| Biggest bar tab | Sporting Globe, The, Sydney | $200 $5,000 minimum spend |