In need of a function room in the Inner West? Directly adjacent to Sydney CBD, this area is mostly made up of the suburbs along the Inner Harbour and the southern bank of the Parramatta River, each of them with its own distinctive vibe. Here, you’ll find something different on every corner, including cool eateries, atmospheric bars and many other venues with function rooms suitable for a variety of events. Whatever you’re planning, we’re sure you’ll find the right space in the Inner West. Have a look at our selection of some of the area’s best venues with function rooms and find the perfect space for your occasion.
The cost of function rooms in Inner West averages around $76 per person. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Inner West, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
From $55 | to $80 | per person |
From $55 | to $150 | hire fee per hour |
From $800 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
Dining Room at The Duck Inn
in Chippendale - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘James was easy to communicate with and very laid back and flexible with arrangements.’
Event Space — Full Gallery at Flow Studios
in Camperdown - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great people, easy to communicate With them!’
Studio A at Elevate Studios
in Five Dock - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Parking outside the back was very handy too.’
You'll find function rooms 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 Inner West, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
Small function rooms | up to 45 guests | prices average $45 hire fee per hour |
Medium function rooms | between 55 and 100 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
Large function rooms | over 110 guests | prices average $5500 minimum spend per event |
There are great venues with function rooms speckled all over the Inner West. Each suburb that makes up the area has a different flavour to it, so think about the kind of vibe you’re looking for. We can recommend Glebe, one of the oldest suburbs in the city, with 19th-century terrace houses, vibrant markets and - of course - a whole selection of venues with function rooms, including heritage pubs, intimate bars and great restaurants. The neighbouring Camperdown boasts a similar vibe and is known for its country lifestyle. If you prefer a more energetic area, explore Marrickville, known as the cool neighbourhood and an ‘eating suburb’, or the hip and colourful Newtown.
Inner West is bounded by the Parramatta River in the north, the Cooks River in the south, the A3 road in the west and Sydney CBD in the east. The area offers an interesting architectural mix: besides modern apartment blocks, you can still see traces of the past in the Victorian stone houses, 20th-century Federation architecture and California-style bungalows. Here, you’ll find something different on every corner, including cool eateries, atmospheric bars and many other venues with function rooms suitable for a variety of events. Whatever you’re planning, we’re sure you’ll find the right space in the Inner West.