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King & Macquarie Room at Rydges Newcastle

Ballroom in a Hotel
·
Private space
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, 2300 –
Newcastle City Centre
Up to 150
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Comprising of two sections of the Ballroom, these spaces offers a flexible 132m2 with state of the art in-built audio visual equipment for presentations. With the capacity for 150 guests in a theatre style presentation, 72 guests in a cabaret style for work-shop style conferences, or 90 guests for your gala dinner this space is perfect for any event.

Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
Per session
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1500 hire fee
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 120
  • Dining
    up to 90
  • Theatre
    up to 150
  • Cabaret
    up to 72
  • U-Shaped
    up to 35
  • Classroom
    up to 48

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

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

About Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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