A tiki-themed bar with bamboo paneling, rattan furniture, high tables with wooden stools, tropical decor, and warm ambient lighting at Happy Talk (Tiki Bar).
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A tiki-themed bar with bamboo furniture, round green tables, thatched ceiling, tropical decor, and wooden blinds at Happy Talk (Tiki Bar).
A tiki-inspired cocktail bar featuring bamboo furniture, tropical decor, rattan ceilings, and colorful wall art at Happy Talk (Tiki Bar).
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A tiki bar lounge with rattan and bamboo furniture, eclectic wall art, tropical decor, and wooden blinds at Happy Talk (Tiki Bar).
A tropical-themed bar with bamboo and thatched decor, wooden stools, and colorful tiki artwork behind the counter at Happy Talk (Tiki Bar).
A tropical-themed bar counter with rattan pendant lights shaped like palm leaves, illuminated shelves filled with liquor bottles, and leaf-patterned wallpaper at Happy Talk (Tiki Bar).
An exterior view of a multi-story brick building with arched windows, white trim, and a rainbow-striped awning reading 'Courthouse Hotel' at Happy Talk (Tiki Bar).
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Entire Venue at Happy Talk (Tiki Bar)

Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
189 Oxford Street, Courthouse Hotel, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010 –
Darlinghurst, Sydney
Up to 40
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A tropical oasis right above the Oxford Precinct - Happy Talk blends casual cocktail with a Luau and warm feel in service and product. Available for exclusive hire for all occasions and event types.

Whether you’re hosting birthday parties, private functions, farewell drinks, post-work events, or cocktail celebrations, Happy Talk has everything you need.

Space includes a fully themed Hawaiian bar, private amenities, AV & audio equipment, and a dedicated event staff and room to transform from relaxed cocktail hour to full-scale party with ease.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in a private tiki bar with 3-hour exclusive hire, arrival slushie cocktails and a 2-hour drinks package.

Christmas Party Package – Entire Venue (Min. 40 Guests)
$123 per person

• Exclusive hire of Happy Talk for 3 hours
• Welcome Luau Piña Colada or Strawberry Daiquiri slushies on arrival
• Chef’s selection grazing station with local and imported cheeses, cured meats, breads, dips, olives, crackers and crudités
• 2-hour standard beverage package (tap beer, selected wine, soft drinks)
• Standard tiki décor: bamboo accents, lei garlands & island tunes playlist
• Dedicated bar service
• Optional add-ons: cocktail upgrades, substantial canapés, extra décor, cake service

Prices

Sunday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $4500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Mediterranean cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 02:00

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 10:00 pm

Host rules

1. All event spaces adhere to T&C's.
2. All spaces require either a Deposit or Room Hire Fee (subjective to date and type of event).
3. No Smoking under any circumstances.
4. Happy Talk & Courthouse Hotel adheres to the Responsible Service of Alcohol & Licencing Conditions.
5. Happy Talk & Courthouse Hotel is a safe and inclusive space; anyone not adhering to this may result event cancellation, eviction from premises and associated fees absorbed.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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FAQ

Yes, external performers are permitted.

Access to the venue’s speakers and DJ equipment can be provided at no additional charge.

Yes, external photobooths are permitted, subject to consideration of their measurements.

Yes, both spaces have their own PA systems, and clients can play their own music as much as they like.

About Happy Talk (Tiki Bar)

Happy Talk (Tiki Bar) is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Luke Rafter
Member of Tagvenue since July 2026
1h Response time
95% Response rate

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