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Top After Work Drinks in Sydney CBD
Sydney CBD has the perfect spots for a post-work wind down, whether you're toasting a deal, unwinding with colleagues, or kicking off a big night out. Rooftop bars with sweeping harbour views, speakeasy-style lounges, and lively beer gardens are all within walking distance of the main offices. Choose from craft cocktail bars, waterfront venues, or stylish hotel lounges, each offering premium drinks and a great atmosphere. Many spots even feature live entertainment, music or DJ sets to keep the energy high. Wrap up your workday in style at Sydney CBD’s top after work drinks spots. Check out our top picks today.
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![Level 1 at The Belvedere Hotel in Sydney CBD]()
from $1750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLevel 1
55 guestsThe Belvedere HotelSydney CBD
#Supervenue
AAnouk P.
“The bar staff were super friendly and accomodating, the food was great ” -
![Terrace Bar at Dunkirk Hotel in Pyrmont, Sydney CBD]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTerrace Bar
110 guestsDunkirk HotelPyrmont, Sydney CBD
#Supervenue
SSubathini S.
“The bard service was very good and we jus had a wonderful time - they looked after us very well. ” -
![Kokomo at Cabana Bar in Sydney CBD]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityKokomo
30 guestsCabana BarSydney CBDMMatt L.
“Venue, service, and management of event from booking to finish was excellent. ” -
![Helm Bar VIP section at Helm Bar in Sydney CBD]()
from $5500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityHelm Bar VIP section
50 guestsHelm BarSydney CBD
#Supervenue
EElaine K.
“It was a pleasure dealing with Matisse and Belinda when organising our event. ” -
![The Lookout at Verandah in Sydney CBD]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Lookout
50 guestsVerandahSydney CBDSSuzy
“We had our event at Cabana Bar and Sass was AMAZING!! ” -
![Upstairs Private at Albion Place Hotel in Sydney CBD]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Private
60 guestsAlbion Place HotelSydney CBD
#Supervenue
JJulian M.
“The staff were super friendly and the whole process of booking the venue was super easy. ” -
![Exclusive Hire at Pumphouse Sydney in Chinatown, Sydney CBD]()
from $75
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Hire
418 guestsPumphouse SydneyChinatown, Sydney CBDJJenny N.
“Staff were very good and the bar was constantly flowing. ” -
![Oasis at Sanctuary Hotel in Sydney CBD]()
from $2200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityOasis
120 guestsSanctuary HotelSydney CBDSSheila
“Venue was great. Food received lots of compliment. Staff were very helpful, friendly and accommodating ” -
![The Terrace at The Belvedere Hotel in Sydney CBD]()
from $3500
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityThe Terrace
100 guestsThe Belvedere HotelSydney CBD
#Supervenue
TTalita O.
“Hired the Terrace Rooftop at the Belvedere for a casual corporate function. ” -
![Entire Venue at Stitch Bar in Sydney CBD]()
from $7000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
80 guestsStitch BarSydney CBDThis warm and unique bar venue is perfect for any occasion, business or social. After work drinks, a fun celebration, we have no doubt youll enjoy your time with us! -
![Centre Court at The Sporting Globe King Street Wharf in Sydney CBD]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityCentre Court
200 guestsThe Sporting Globe King Street WharfSydney CBDJJ
“There was a good selection of drinks from cocktails to spirits to beer and bubbly. ” -
![Rabbit Bar at The ArtHouse Hotel in Sydney CBD]()
from $16000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityRabbit Bar
400 guestsThe ArtHouse HotelSydney CBDAAmrit
“Having access to the bar in the room was a great facility as well as value all together! ”
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Secure Cheap After Work Drinks in Sydney CBD
from $10
per person / per session
per person / per session
Medium Karaoke Rooms
20
20
Dynasty Karaoke
Chinatown, Sydney CBD
The minimum capacity requirement to book a room for Friday and Saturday night after 8 pm starts from 15 people. Weekdays minimum 10 ppl.
from $288
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
VIP Large Karaoke Room
40
60
Dynasty Karaoke
Chinatown, Sydney CBD
D
David
“Great service. Thanks to Emma and the team. Great night friendly service. ”
“Great service. Thanks to Emma and the team. Great night friendly service. ”
from $50
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main Dining Room
65
95
Searock Grill
Sydney CBD
Nestled at the main entry of Searock Grill and with expansive Harbour views this space is perfect for group style events - Ideal for 20-65 guests and below this space gives you all the Harbour has to offer.
from $500
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Lock Forward
10
20
The Sporting Globe King Street Wharf
Sydney CBD
R
Rachel O.
“I'd be happy to use the space again. Very affordable & right on the harbour - beautiful location ”
“I'd be happy to use the space again. Very affordable & right on the harbour - beautiful location ”
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Mary’s Circular Quay
50
60
Mary's Circular Quay
Sydney CBD
We offer reserved spaces for groups and easy, flexible catering options that take the guesswork out of planning. Want shared platters? No worries. Need a custom drinks tab?
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Outside
70
140
The Mercantile Hotel
The Rocks, Sydney CBD
Large outdoor space under awning. Perfect for a cocktail style event as well as lunch or dinner reservations. Weekend catch ups with live music are perfect!
Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
from $500
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Brew View
30
40
The Sporting Globe King Street Wharf
Sydney CBD
F
Freya
“Had a great birthday party there, a big thank you to Rebecca for all her help. ”
“Had a great birthday party there, a big thank you to Rebecca for all her help. ”
from $2500
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
50
60
Since I Left You
Sydney CBD
#Supervenue
M
Moe
“The venue is beautiful and a perfect space for a private function. Nick and the staff are absolute legends. ”
“The venue is beautiful and a perfect space for a private function. Nick and the staff are absolute legends. ”
from $500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Loft
40
50
Dunkirk Hotel
Pyrmont, Sydney CBD
#Supervenue
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Nader G.
“Service and food was awesome decent size space with still lots of room to move, dance around.. ”
“Service and food was awesome decent size space with still lots of room to move, dance around.. ”
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Upstairs Exclusive
35
170
Albion Place Hotel
Sydney CBD
#Supervenue
C
Chona A.
“Great location, nice food, service was good and staff were friendly and helpful. Great value. ”
“Great location, nice food, service was good and staff were friendly and helpful. Great value. ”
from $2500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Social Private Dining Room
70
200
Verandah
Sydney CBD
E
Esther Y.
“Received so many compliments on the venue and made everyones night honestly!!! ”
“Received so many compliments on the venue and made everyones night honestly!!! ”
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Solander Dining and Bar
70
140
West Hotel Sydney, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sydney CBD
K
Katie N.
“I could not recommend this function more for a work christmas party! ”
“I could not recommend this function more for a work christmas party! ”
Throw an Unforgettable Party at One of These Bars
from $1500
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Right Wing
40
60
The Sporting Globe King Street Wharf
Sydney CBD
J
J
“Went for a function Xmas party the event ran smoothly - food all came out timely and tasty. ”
“Went for a function Xmas party the event ran smoothly - food all came out timely and tasty. ”
from $44000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Helm Bar North End
100
200
Helm Bar
Sydney CBD
#Supervenue
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Grahame A.
“Great venue that served great food with good service ”
“Great venue that served great food with good service ”
from $50
per person / per session
per person / per session
Dining Room
40
200
Kent St. Hotel
Sydney CBD
Our Dining Room is a spacious and stylish event space in the heart of our Hotel. Whether you're hosting a corporate event, a private party, or looking for a great place to enjoy a gathering with a big group of friends and
from $16500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Above 319
90
100
Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour
Sydney CBD
D
Debbie
“Easy to deal with event manager, Great location, great Vibe, fantastic for a private event ”
“Easy to deal with event manager, Great location, great Vibe, fantastic for a private event ”
from $550
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Lounge
40
70
Maloney's Hotel
Haymarket, Sydney CBD
It is an exclusive space but as its not a private room - allowing you to enjoy the Irish pub atmosphere & party vibes.
from $10000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Exclusive Use
144
200
Cockle Bay Yacht Club
Sydney CBD
S
S.l
“Loved how flexible and easy Belinda was to works with. ”
“Loved how flexible and easy Belinda was to works with. ”
Be Merry at Our Featured Bars for Christmas Parties
from $500
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Full Forward
20
20
The Sporting Globe King Street Wharf
Sydney CBD
K
Kelvin M.
“Atmosphere, functions manager was great in the beginning. ”
“Atmosphere, functions manager was great in the beginning. ”
from $10000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Dunkirk Hotel (Whole Venue)
100
120
Dunkirk Hotel
Pyrmont, Sydney CBD
#Supervenue
C
Cassandra B.
“We held a double party. Friendly staff, beautiful venue. Great location. ”
“We held a double party. Friendly staff, beautiful venue. Great location. ”
from $40
per person / per session
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
24
30
PERCY
Pyrmont, Sydney CBD
A
Anne G.
“Location is very convenient, food was lovely and service on the night was attentive but not intrusive. ”
“Location is very convenient, food was lovely and service on the night was attentive but not intrusive. ”
from $50
per person / per session
per person / per session
Wine Room
10
Pumphouse Sydney
Chinatown, Sydney CBD
J
Jenny N.
“Staff were very good and the bar was constantly flowing. ”
“Staff were very good and the bar was constantly flowing. ”
from $850
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Full Buyout
165
170
Tiny's Sandwich Bar
Sydney CBD
Our space caters to the finest of cocktails, boutique wine selections, beers on tap inhouse DJ, and of course, the best bar food and sandwiches in Australia!
from $100
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Venue
172
190
Dan Dan
Pyrmont, Sydney CBD
Dan Dan offers an amazing event space designed to impress. It features a fully licensed and stocked cocktail bar alongside an extensive selection of wines by the bottle and glass.
FAQs about Top After Work Drinks in Sydney CBD
In Sydney CBD, prices of after work drinks average $3500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Sydney CBD, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $2000 | to $8000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $50 | to $100 | per person |
| From $138 | to $188 | hire fee per hour |
