Cheap Group Dining Restaurants for Hire in Sydney

Booking costs of cheap group dining restaurants average $55 per person. 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, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• Dining Room at The Duck Inn in Chippendale - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘James was easy to communicate with and very laid back and flexible with arrangements.’

• Vecino Fiesta Party Room at Vecino in Glebe - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Staff very accomodating and friendly. Would recommend for any small intimate event.’

• Upstairs Private at Albion Place Hotel in Sydney CBD - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Staff were really helpful, food was great and fun was had by all. I'd love to come back for another event.’

You'll find cheap group dining restaurants in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Sydney, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 300 m from central Sydney, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Private Dining Room at Kingsleys Australian Steakhouse on King Street 29a - 100 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Communication with Vicki, food was great...’
• Inside Space at Avenue On Sussex on 201 Sussex Street - 250 m from centre.
  Venue said: Avenue Group Sydney has 40 years of combined hospitality experience in corporate and private events. The team endeavour to cater to all our clients function needs and requests.
• George Room at QT Sydney on 49 Market Street - 300 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Overall it wasn’t cheap but you can’t expect cheap at a 5 star hotel.’

Smaller cheap group dining restaurants usually fit up to 35 guests seated. Here are some great options in Sydney, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Wine Room at Pumphouse Sydney, rated 5/5 - dining room for 10 guests
  Venue said: The Wine Room is an unusual room for very small events. This room is 13 sq/m and can accommodate up to 10 people. The space is very tiny and cozy. The interior is bright and very elegant and luxurious.

• The Alley at Searock Grill, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 17 guests
  Venue said: Some of the best events happen in the most unexpected spaces. Tucked to the side of Searock Grill, The Alley is a semi-private, fully undercover space that seats between 6 and 17 guests along one long table — intimate, relaxed...

• Cosy Corner Semi-Private Room at Nine Dragons - dining room for 25 guests
  Venue said: Cosy Corner Semi-private Room affairs, small celebrations such as engagement dinners, milestone birthdays, or team lunches. With up to 14 guests seated at a round dining table with a rotating Lazy Susan will make sharing...

• The Upper Bar at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay - Hire this elegantly appointed event space at this hotel in Double Bay for only AUD$500 minimum spend. It’s perfect for business dinners and important celebrations with large groups. 
• Entire Venue at The Moody Chef - Hire this upscale restaurant in St Leonards for your next event for only AUD$55 per hour. It’s a wonderful choice for a range of events where a sit down dinner for up to 50 is required. 

• Harbour View Room at City Extra - Hire this venue for only AUD$32 per person and enjoy a delicious meal with fantastic views.
• Outside Area at Luna Lu- Available for groups of up to 80, this restaurant in The Rocks welcomes groups for a range of events. Enjoy specialities here for only AUD$160 per person.