Plates stack up quickly in Chinatown with dumplings, roast meats, steaming baskets landing one after another. It’s built for sharing, and even better when your group has room to spread out. Choosing restaurants with private rooms in Chinatown means you get that full banquet experience in a dedicated space, ideal for family gatherings or celebrations with plenty of dishes on the table. Round tables, lazy susans, and menus that keep going. It’s all part of the fun. Take a scroll and bring your crew.
Booking costs of restaurants with private rooms average $75 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 Chinatown, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $50 | to $82 | per person |
| From $1500 | to $15000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $1500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Exclusive Upstairs at Pumphouse Sydney
in Chinatown - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Staff were very good and the bar was constantly flowing.’
Little Pier Room at Novotel Sydney Darling Square
in Chinatown - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: The space is 92 sq/m and can accommodate up to seventy guests. Located on the ground floor with private pre - function space.
Elizabeth Bay at Sydney Central Hotel
in Chinatown - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: It is also suitable for smaller conferences. The Elizabeth Bay room is located on our Ground Floor room. It has a pre function which you can use for break out sessions We have 3 rooms on this floor, Watsons Bay, Elizabeth...
You'll find restaurants with private 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 Chinatown, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average $1600 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 60 guests | prices average $5500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average $15000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller restaurants with private rooms usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in Chinatown, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Medium Karaoke Rooms at Dynasty Karaoke, rated 4.5/5 - event space for 20 guests
Venue said: Private karaoke rooms and VIP rooms are available for bookings of up to 20 guests. Each room includes a karaoke system, TV, speakers and microphones. Room service is available, and food and drinks can be ordered directly...
Executive Boardroom at Sydney Central Hotel, rated 4.8/5 - boardroom for 10 guests
Venue said: Our Lower Ground Floor can be accessed via the lifts in the lobby. This room is best suited for workshop groups, in person meetings and breakout spaces.
Blackwattle Bay Room at Novotel Sydney Darling Square, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 30 guests
Venue said: Located on level one in the heritage wing - of the Novotel Sydney Darling Square Hotel- the Blackwattle Bay room is an intimate meeting room for smaller groups.
Cheap restaurants with private rooms in Chinatown start from $40 per person or $800 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Entire Venue at Thomas Street Bar 7 Restaurant, from $40 per person
(up to 150 guests seated)
Venue said: Novotel Sydney Central offers a selection of innovative menus available to our guests on a 24-hour basis so they can dine wherever and whenever they want.
Small VIP Room at Sugar karaoke, from $800 minimum spend per event (up to 8 guests seated)
Entire Venue at Nine Dragons, from $48 per person
(up to 180 guests seated)
Venue said: So grab your friends and family and head on down and enjoy our relaxed local restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. We look forward to seeing you!
Page last updated in September 2026
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