Dobell Room at Rydges Newcastle

Event Space in a Hotel
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Private space
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, 2300
Newcastle CBD

About this space

Offering plenty of of natural light, Dobell Room is an ideal venue for small corporate functions. Enjoy the privacy of an exclusive pre-function space in which to break-out and mingle with colleagues over drinks and canapés.

Dobell Room’s automatic projection screens, in-built data projectors and in-house sound system are supported by a team of onsite AV professionals. The room can accommodate 20 people in a classroom-style event or 40 people for a cocktail function or theatre-style.


Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 40
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 40
Boardroom
up to 21
Cabaret
up to 24
U-Shaped
up to 21
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 22:00

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
Unavailable: No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 10:00 pm

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is not allowed


Rydges Newcastle sits on the historic harbour front with spacious rooms, many offering water views.
Our 3,000 sq. ft. venue holds up to 200 guests and works for weddings, parties, reunions, concerts, and celebrations.

Guests can dine at Wharf 350 Restaurant, serving fresh seafood and local produce. Our hotel also features a 25-metre pool, fitness centre, and easy access to Newcastle’s beaches and the Hunter Valley.

Rydges Newcastle is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


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Location

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Meet your host

Jordy Hubbard
Member of Tagvenue since September 2025
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