The Dale Library at The Dale

Photo / Film Studio
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Private space
27-39 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale, Chippendale, 2008
Chippendale, Sydney

About this space

The Dale Library is a versatile and rustic, library-style space available to hire in the heart of Chippendale.

The West and South facing windows and balcony give you the most spectacular afternoon light, which starts creeping in after lunch, and stretches all the way into the space as you watch the sunset over the neighbouring roof tops.

If you’re looking for a unique space to run a workshop, or host an intimate dinner, we’re a perfect space for that too!

Lighting equipment available to hire, just let us know what you think you'll need.

The space is wheelchair accessible, with a ground-level entrance and elevator. all doors and hallways fit a moderate/average-sized wheelchair. However, please note, while the bathroom is accessible via a short ramp, there are no handrails or mobility aids available.

Please note: while The Dale Library is perfectly adequate for short-form audio recordings (interviews, voice-overs, quick segments), the acoustic environment is passable but not ideal for extended, uninterrupted long-form audio work (such as full-length podcasts or audio-book-style sessions).

NOTE: Stiletto heels (or similar) are not allowed in any of our spaces, a fine will apply


Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Monday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Thursday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Friday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Saturday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 35
Dining
up to 35
Theatre
up to 35
Boardroom
up to 25
U-Shaped
up to 25
Classroom
up to 35

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Photo equipment
Natural light
Video equipment
Lighting equipment
Greenscreen
Backdrops
Quiet space
Mirrors
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Bathroom
Wheelchair accessible
Local Cafe with Catering Options
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Space has noise restriction after 22:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Booking includes access to light stands, polyboards, reflectors and coloured paper backdrops. For more information on available equipment and accessories, contact us.
All prices include GST.

Minimum Half-day hire (4 hours).
Flexible Options & packaging deals available.
Loading Zone available for Drop Off / Pick Up.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(101 reviews and ratings - )

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Brooke M.
Verified review
Filming Location · 10 guests · February 2026
Kate and Dan were extremely helpful, both ahead of the shoot during pre-prod and on-set. Their communication was brilliant, bump-in/out easy and overall the space was great. The bookshelf is very unique and aesthetic as pictured. They kindly let us redress sections of it for our shoot. I had seen previous comments about the space being quite hot on warm days, however it was 30º+ every day for us and the aircon was perfect.
Unfortunately, there was construction alongside the building during our filming which made for some street noise and difficulty unloading. There is also a relative amount of street noise in general along the busy road. The noise was manageable and didn't taint our experience, just will require a bit more audio cleanup. One important note, is that there is a pillar in the middle of the room. Again this didn't affect us, but worth considering if you need a lot of depth for your shoot.
4.6
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Ameena B.
Verified review
Hall · 40 guests · February 2026
Absolutely beautiful venue and Kate was so lovely to communicate with
5.0
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Ameena H.
Verified review
Event Space · 40 guests · January 2026
The space was more beautiful in real life than the pictures, so many intentional aesthetic details they were very helpful with moving stuff upstairs from our car to the space and kate was very responsive. Looking forward to booking this space again for future events it was perfect!
Nothing
5.0
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Sonia K.
Verified review
Engagement Party · 38 guests · December 2025
I had originally enquired about the Dale Library, but unfortunately the room was booked, so we reserved the Dale Loft for my sister's engagement party instead. The room was absolutely beautiful! Very clean, spacious and had everything we needed to set up. We made use of the kitchenette, bathroom, speaker, extra tables and chairs. The room had the exact vibe we were looking for and accommodated 35 people perfectly. Dan and Kate were super accommodating and helped us move all our food, decorations and items from our car to the room. They explained everything clearly and responded to any questions or concerns in a timely manner. The guests had a great time and some even considered doing their own events here in the future!
The room is absolutely beautiful but unfortunately it is not air-conditioned. Dan and Kate did a wonderful job of supplying portable AC units, pedestal fans and ceiling fans. These would definitely be sufficient on a normal day, but it did get a bit warm in 35+ degree weather with quite a few ppl in the room. Parking can be a little tricky, but not impossible. We all managed to find street parking on the day!
5.0

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Response rate: 100%

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Kate Doyle
Member of Tagvenue since June 2021
101 Reviews
4.9 Rating
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100% Response rate

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