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Top Wedding Reception Venues near Darling Harbour
Your big day deserves nothing but the best, and Darling Harbour’s wedding reception venues are here to wow your guests and provide the perfect location for a lifetime of memories. If you’re fond of outdoor wedding parties, nothing beats a stunning garden at a mansion or a bar on the water’s edge at King Street Wharf. If you prefer to keep it traditional, the gorgeous ballrooms near Cockle Bay Wharf are ready to host your dinner, followed by a fun-filled dance party! Enough dreaming—let’s make it happen! Browse and book the perfect space for your wedding bash today.
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![LinQ Bar at Shelbourne Hotel]()
from $330
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityLinQ Bar
70 guestsShelbourne HotelSydney (400 m from Darling Harbour)A fresh leafy look and bi-fold windows compliment the spacious feel, framing views over Darling Harbour. The room features a private bar, lounge area, tall communal benches and dancefloor space which can easily be transformed -
![One Garden at One Dining Teahouse and Restaurant]()
from $27000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityOne Garden
168 guestsOne Dining Teahouse and RestaurantSydney (800 m from Darling Harbour)One Garden connects our three rooms allowing bigger events (up to 300 guests) to be hosted there. What's unique, the venue easily transitions between the outdoor garden and the elegant indoor dining area. -
![Teahouse Pavilion at One Dining Teahouse and Restaurant]()
from $3200
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityTeahouse Pavilion
88 guestsOne Dining Teahouse and RestaurantSydney (800 m from Darling Harbour)Teahouse Pavilion is an open-air space within the Chinese Garden of Friendship. It overlooks the dragon wall artwork and traditional Chinese architecture, with detailed wooden beams and lanterns. -
![Exclusive Upstairs at Pumphouse Sydney]()
from $75
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Upstairs
84 guestsPumphouse SydneySydney (800 m from Darling Harbour)We offer you for rent the entire part of the restaurant, which is located upstairs. The part consists of two separate spaces: Mezzanine and Terrace. They are separated by a door that can be opened. -
![Red Room at One Dining Teahouse and Restaurant]()
from $1500
hire fee / per afternoonCheck availabilityRed Room
40 guestsOne Dining Teahouse and RestaurantSydney (800 m from Darling Harbour)Red Room is an elegant function room with views of Darling Harbour from its private balcony. It has red tones and traditional Chinese accents. Lots of light floods in through large windows. -
![Partial Hire at Lotus Barangaroo]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPartial Hire
45 guestsLotus BarangarooSydney (700 m from Darling Harbour)Lotus Barangaroo is divided into 3 smaller sections, allowing large parties to book one or more of the three-thirds of the venue exclusively. For weddings, large corporate bookings and social events, enquire with our events -
![Blue Room at One Dining Teahouse and Restaurant]()
from $1500
hire fee / per afternoonCheck availabilityBlue Room
40 guestsOne Dining Teahouse and RestaurantSydney (800 m from Darling Harbour)Blue Room features wooden details, traditional accents, and an elegant blue palette, with a balcony overlooking the garden. Available Monday to Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Thursday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 -
![Blackwattle Room 3 Sections at PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney]()
from $95
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBlackwattle Room 3 Sections
240 guestsPARKROYAL Darling Harbour, SydneySydney (500 m from Darling Harbour)This well-appointed pillar less room offers up to 204sqm of space and can be divided into three separate spaces. The room can be transformed to suit presentations, conference and gala dinners depending on choice of one, two -
![Exclusive Venue Hire at The Sporting Globe King Street Wharf]()
from $20000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Venue Hire
350 guestsThe Sporting Globe King Street WharfSydney (400 m from Darling Harbour)The entire venue can be hired exclusively for up to 500 guests cocktail style. Minimum spends and conditions apply. The space has an elegant interior design thanks to which can fit any kind of gathering, such as a birthday -
![Rose Bay Room at PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney]()
from $95
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRose Bay Room
90 guestsPARKROYAL Darling Harbour, SydneySydney (500 m from Darling Harbour)The Rose Bay Room has an abundance of natural light and is located on Level 1. This versatile room is ideal as a breakout room for conferences, private dinners or social events, presentations and workshops. -
![Dining Room at Kent St. Hotel]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Room
40 guestsKent St. HotelSydney (450 m from Darling Harbour)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 -
![Entire Boat at Clearview Glass Boat]()
from $140
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Boat
260 guestsClearview Glass BoatSydney (350 m from Darling Harbour)Often chartered as a wedding and party venue, Clearview is built with a modern interior and can accommodate up to 260 guests.
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Discover Affordable Wedding Reception Venues in Darling Harbour
from $50
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Avenue On Sussex
Sydney (400 m from Darling Harbour)
Open all day for Monday to Friday breakfast and lunch, Avenue on Sussex takes things up a gear in the evenings. Transforming into a bar with an extensive wine and beer selection, premium spirits and speciality cocktails,
from $50
per person / per session
per person / per session
Patio
100
290
Avenue On Sussex
Sydney (400 m from Darling Harbour)
Located across 6 Sydney City locations, Avenue Group Sydney is a family run business led by the effervescent Barbaro brothers. Functions by Avenue Group Sydney features four of our versatile venues which are all centrally
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Solander Dining and Bar
70
140
West Hotel Sydney, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sydney (450 m from Darling Harbour)
Solander Bar offers bespoke botanical-inspired cocktails, no-alcohol cocktails, and a range of boutique Australian and International spirits, wines and craft beers.
from $2500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Barkers Restaurant
180
330
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney
Sydney (500 m from Darling Harbour)
Barkers restaurant is located on Level R and provides a multi-functional space suitable for business events - from a plated menu, to a buffet menu, to a cocktail event.
from $3000
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Upper Deck
34
45
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney
Sydney (400 m from Darling Harbour)
Whether you are celebrating with family and friends or entertaining clients, cruising past Sydney’s iconic landmarks on our luxuriously appointed vessel will shape lasting memories.
from $3100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Indoor TV Room
55
60
Planar Restaurant
Sydney (400 m from Darling Harbour)
The room has a capacity of 45 guests seated and 55 to 60 guests upright. The room is equiped with a TV screen for presentation or video screening, and room layout is flexible to be changed to a variety of event types.
FAQs about Top Wedding Reception Venues near Darling Harbour
In Darling Harbour, prices of wedding reception venues average $8300 minimum spend per event. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Darling Harbour, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $5000 | to $18500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $75 | to $95 | per person |
| From $1500 | hire fee per event |
You'll find wedding reception 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 Darling Harbour, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small wedding reception venues | up to 80 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium wedding reception venues | between 135 and 190 guests | prices average $8000 minimum spend per event |
| Large wedding reception venues | over 280 guests | prices average $27000 minimum spend per event |
