Entire Venue at The Marina - Cafe & Bar

Melissa F.

About this space

The Marina Cafe & Bar is located on the historical Cockatoo Island, in the middle of Sydney Harbour.

Just 9 minutes by ferry from Barangaroo, this venue is ideally located a short distance away from the city, yet a world away from the stress of city life.

A peaceful and calm, beer garden surrounded by its container cafe, bar and food truck, and towered by old cranes on the water front ....present a unique and ambient venue for any private event.

Specialising in corporate functions, engagements and milestone birthdays as well as Wedding packages featuring special ceremonies on the Island and casual yet beautiful receptions to follow.

Marina Cafe & Bar can cater for charter vessels on Sydney Harbour, school groups, campers, corporate conferences and film and production crews on Cockatoo Island all year round.

Offering its own private transport to the Island, Marina Cafe & Bar can transfer up to 300 guests from Darling Harbour to Cockatoo Island, making your event that extra bit special.

Event offers and packages

GROUP CELEBRATIONS - Bookings for more than 20 people during general trading hours- Pre-ordered menu
Live Music Included

Beverage Package

$40 per person

CLASSIC
Wines from the South Eastern Region of Australia, our Tatachilla brand is sure to impress.
Includes NVBrut, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz Cabernet Varieties.
Includes Hahn Superdry, Furphy and James Squire Apple Cider.
3 Hours - $40 per head
4 Hours - $50 per head
5 Hours - $55 per head

PREMIUM
This package includes all of the classic wines and beer
The Premium Package offers guests access to premium bar wines and beer such as Deluca
Prosecco, Days of Rose, Drift Sauvignon Blanc and craft beer on tap by Byron Bay Brewery and One Fifty Lashes pale ale.
3 Hours - $45 per head
4 Hours - $55 per head
5 Hours - $60 per head

PLATINUM
All Access - Choices include Aaras NV, St Hallett Shiraz and David Hook Pinot Grigio.
3 Hours - $60 per head
4 Hours - $70 per head
5 Hours - $75 per head

Corporate Group Lunch

$60 per person

Celebrate your Christmas Party with this 3 course lunch on Cockatoo Island!

Starting with Mushroom & Mozzarella Aranchni.

Main is a choice of:
Beef Burger with Fries
Beyond Burger with Sweet Potato Fries (Vegan)
Fish & Chips with Salad
Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken (GF)
Vegetarian Pizza with Artichoke, Feta, Mushroom & Roast Capsicum (Vegetarian)

The for desert is Polenta Flourless Cakes

Sparkling & Still Water is included with your lunch package, but why not add a Beverage Package.
Starting from only $50 Per Person on our 3 Classic Hour Package. (Consumption Bar Tab also available)

To make the celebration even more magical, we will have live music included!

Be transported into a world of history, nature, and beauty…a rustic island setting in the middle of Sydney Harbour, Australia.

One of Sydney’s best kept secrets can now become your very own special Wedding venue.
With packages to suit any budget, and a team of specialized event organizers; The Marina Café & Bar works with couples on an individual basis, to create a wholesome, meaningful and relaxed wedding day that will be remembered by all.

From jaw dropping harbour view ceremonies, to cocktail receptions, lawn games, wedding cakes, photography sets and no fuss catering and flowers.

Marina Café & Bar prides itself on unique weddings with a difference.
A safe, outdoor environment with onsite purpose built cover, the Marina Cafe & Bar operates
all year round and offers exclusive venue hire for up to 150 guests.

The Classic Wedding

$150 per person

The Classic Wedding - Reception Only (50 - 150 People)

• Private Venue Hire of The Marina - Café & Bar
• Gourmet Finger food (6 pieces per person)
• 4 Hour Classic Drinks Packages
• Event Management and Event Set up
• Wedding & Photography Permit for Cockatoo Island
• Golf buggy ‘chauffeur’ for island photography
• Sound System with iPod connectivity
• Wireless microphone
• Small Posy flower table décor
• Security

The Premium Wedding - Ceremony & Reception

$200 per person

The Premium Wedding Ceremony (50 – 150 People)
• Ceremony at Biloela lawn, Cockatoo Island
• Simple seating set up for 30
• Sea grass rug
• Wine barrel mini bar for that first celebratory drink; served to all guests following the ceremony
• Security

The Premium Wedding Reception (50 – 150 People)
• Private Venue Hire of The Marina - Café & Bar
• Gourmet Finger food (8 pieces per person)
• 4 Hour Classic Drinks Package
• Event Management and set up
• Wedding & Photography Permit for Cockatoo Island
• Golf buggy ‘chauffeur’ for island photography
• Sound System with iPod connectivity
• Wireless microphone
• Small posy flower table décor
• Security

The Platinum Wedding - Ceremony & Reception

$300 per person

The Platinum Wedding Ceremony (50 - 150 People)
• Ceremony at Biloela lawn
• Simple seating set up for 30
• Sea grass rug
• Wine barrel mini bar for that first celebratory drink; served to all guests
• Security

The Platinum Wedding Reception (50 -150 People)
• Private Venue Hire of Marina Café & Bar
• Gourmet Finger food (6 pieces per person)
• 4 Hour Premium Drinks Packages
• Event Management and set up
• Wedding & Photography Permit for Cockatoo Island
• Golf buggy ‘chauffeur’ for island photography
• Sound System with iPod connectivity
• Wireless microphone
• Security
• Private water transfers for Wedding party from Balmain or Woolwich only
• Cheese and Dessert grazing table
• Live Music & Set up
• Floral Table décor (Colour selection of your choice)
• Single Tier, Barely Naked Wedding Cake (Flavour Choice of White Chocolate, Caramel or Chocolate)
• Live Risotto Station, Live Paella Station or Live Wood Fire Pizza Station

Prices

Sunday

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5500 min. spend

Per session

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5500

Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.

Monday

3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5000 min. spend

Per session

3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5000

Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.

Tuesday

3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5000 min. spend

Per session

3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5000

Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.

Wednesday

3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5000 min. spend

Per session

3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5000

Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.

Thursday

3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5000 min. spend

Per session

3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5000

Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.

Friday

3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5000 min. spend

Per session

3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5000

Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.

Saturday

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5500 min. spend

Per session

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

from $5500

Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.

Capacity

Standing

up to 150

Dining

up to 150

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Marquee

Air conditioning

Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

About The Marina - Cafe & Bar

Located next to Camber Wharf Marina, and between Fitzroy and Sutherland Docks, The Marina Cafe is a relaxed alfresco setting, ideally situated to set up for the day or spend time taking a break and planning your next move on the Island.

We are a family friendly operation, ensuring kids can find things to enjoy as well as their parents.

Available for private hire or marquee reserve - we cater for all types of events form team building days, Weddings on Cockatoo Island, Christmas Party's & Birthdays. The options are endless!