An event space with a U-shaped table arrangement, white linens, and large windows at Rydges Newcastle.

Bela at Rydges Newcastle

Event Space in a Hotel
·
Private space
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, 2300 –
Newcastle City Centre
Up to 50
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Located on Level 3 of the hotel, this picturesque venue will delight your guests with idyllic views over Newcastle Harbour and the city. Offering high-speed Internet, this function room can be adapted to meet your staging and event needs.

With 53 square metres of versatile space, The Bela Room can be configured to suit a variety of function styles. It can accommodate 18 people in a boardroom setup, 30 for a banquet dinner, or 50 people for a theatre-style presentation.

Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 18
Cabaret
up to 24
U-Shaped
up to 25
Classroom
up to 21

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 12:00 am (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
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: Projector
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
Space has noise restriction after 18:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Unavailable: 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
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

About Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle 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

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Member of Tagvenue since September 2025
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