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Ballroom at Rydges Newcastle

Ballroom in a Hotel
·
Private space
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, 2300 –
Newcastle City Centre
Up to 240
seats
Up to 220
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Formed by combining the King, Macquarie and Hannell rooms for a total of 200 square metres, the Ballroom is the ideal space for the grandest events.

The Ballroom can host up to 160 guests in its banquet setup, 240 in a theatre configuration and 220 for cocktail-style events. It also opens on the pre-functions foyer, allowing your guests to relax before or after your main event.

Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 220
  • Dining
    up to 160
  • Theatre
    up to 240
  • Cabaret
    up to 128
  • Classroom
    up to 72

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Natural light

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 00:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 10:00 pm

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is not allowed

Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

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AA
Ahnaf A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Rydges Newcastle

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