A cafe with a large metal bucket of chilled sparkling wine bottles on ice at The Marina - Cafe & Bar.
Wedding offer

Entire Venue at The Marina - Cafe & Bar

Cafe
·
Whole venue
Camber Wharf, Cockatoo Island, Sydney, 2039 –
Sydney
Up to 150
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

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

Package per person

GRAZING TABLES
• Cheese grazing | $20 pp
• European grazing | $25 pp
• fruity fun | $20 pp
• sweet grazing | $30 pp

CHEFS SERVICE
Dinner plates | From $50 pp

COCKTAIL - CANAPÉS
• 3 choices (6 PCS) | $35 pp
• 4 choices (8 PCS) | $45 pp
• 5 choices (10 PCS) | $53 pp
• 6 choices (13 PCS) | $65 pp

Wedding Offers

$22500 min. spend
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
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Complimentary water
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

Reviews and ratings

(18 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SB
Sara B.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 110 guests · December 2023
Whole venue to ourselves, all the staff were very helpful, Sammie was excellent, had undercover area, provided games for everyone, food was great
Majority of the venue is weather dependant but there was an undercover area which was great
5.0
GG
Grace G.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 60 guests · November 2022
Amazing venue, people and service! Couldn't be happier. Best Christmas party yet! Thanks to everyone at the Marina for having MM.
5.0
JL
Julian L.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests · November 2020
Melissa and her Staff went above and beyond to present a lovely evening. They were incredibly friendly, patient and helpful throughout.
Nothing, other than the insane hot weather on the day.
5.0
JM
Joe M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Marina - Cafe & Bar

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