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Rooftop at The Old Clare Hotel

Rooftop at a Hotel
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Private space
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, 2008 –
Chippendale, Sydney
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Host your event on our rooftop with sweeping Sydney skyline views and a pool, all sheltered under a glass canopy for year-round use.

Perfect for poolside socials, mixers, celebrations, and creative events, with support from our team to tailor the experience, along with curated food and drink inclusions to match the moment.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas parties, end-of-year events, festive functions, we do them all.

When it’s time to wrap up the year, The Old Clare Hotel knows how to set the stage for a good time. From corporate Christmas parties to Friendmas lunches and team dinners, we’ll help you throw an event to remember.

Poolside cocktails on the rooftop? A long-table feast under soaring ceilings? Or maybe a relaxed lunch with good tunes and great wine? Whatever the occasion, we’ve got the perfect spot.

With curated menus, advanced AV, and a team that makes it all seamless, just bring the guest list and leave the rest to us
Italian Summer
$105 per person
Italian Summer is our sun‑kissed take on celebrating for those who want to sip, snack, and settle into the late afternoon like they’re on the Amalfi Coast.

Inclusions:
Selection of CINCiN spritz on arrival
Italian-inspired grazing station: Ricotta & balsamic pasta salad cups, Fresh prosciutto + melon skewers, Caprese skewers, Bruschetta tartlets
Giant tiramisu platter
Limoncello digestif

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $10000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $10000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $10000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $10000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Theatre
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Storage space
Dance floor
Accommodation is available on-site
Paid parking is available on-site (10 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Damage to the space will result in extra charge
No alcohol allowed after 10:00pm

About The Old Clare Hotel

The Old Clare Hotel is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Grace Carroll
Member of Tagvenue since January 2026
1h Response time
95% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication here for a secure, seamless booking.

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