Outdoor Venues for Hire in Sydney CBD

The cost of outdoor venues averages around $4300 minimum spend per event. 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 Sydney CBD, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Outside at The Mercantile Hotel in The Rocks - rated 5/5
  Venue said: Situated in the heart of The Rocks, beneath the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, our heritage-listed venue provides a fantastic location for any occasion.

• Rooftop Terrace at The Rooftop Terrace in Pyrmont - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Couldn’t have asked for a better location to host it. Would definitely have another event there.’

• Teahouse Pavilion at One Dining Teahouse and Restaurant in Chinatown - rated 4.8/5
  Venue said: Daylight filters through the open sides creating an airy, semi-outdoor proportion. Features: The space includes a PA system and speakers and allows organisers to play their own music or bring an external DJ.

You'll find outdoor venues 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 CBD, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for outdoor venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller outdoor venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Sydney CBD, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Outdoor Space at Eastbank, rated 5/5 - outdoor space for 20 guests
  Venue said: The venue has an emphasis on modern shared style Italian food, with an open kitchen you'll be able to experience the theater of every service rush. Book your next event with us and experience it for yourself.

• The Bar & Courtyard at The Royal Exchange of Sydney, rated 4.9/5 - event space for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘The venue was set up amazingly and out our guests gave nothing but amazing feedback about the evening.’

• Lock Forward at The Sporting Globe King Street Wharf, rated 4.6/5 - bar for 20 guests
  Our user said: ‘The space was open and inviting but we loved the curtain for some privacy.’

Cheap outdoor venues in Sydney CBD start from $500 minimum spend per event or $35 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Bar & Courtyard at The Royal Exchange of Sydney, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The venue was set up amazingly and out our guests gave nothing but amazing feedback about the evening.’

• Function Room at Glasgow Arms Hotel, from $35 per person (up to 80 guests standing)
  Venue said: Glasgow Arms Hotel is a late‑19th‑century corner pub and hotel combining a bistro, beer garden and budget guest rooms within a traditional pub building.

• Large Balcony at Loft on George, from $240 hire fee per hour (up to 12 guests seated)
  Venue said: Design: The balcony is a narrow, rectangular outdoor extension with timber-effect decking and dark metal framing. The layout is linear and open to daylight, creating a compact, airy feel.

In Sydney CBD, outdoor venues are most commonly booked for 35 to 80 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026: