An event space in a pub with tartan carpet, framed photographs, and wooden chairs at The Edinburgh Castle.

Lawson's Bar at The Edinburgh Castle

Event Space in a Pub
·
Private space
294 Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000 –
Sydney CBD
Up to 130
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Affectionately known as “The Eddy”, The Edinburgh Castle Hotel has been a cornerstone of Sydney’s Central Business District since 1885.

Located on the second floor, Lawson’s Bar is our newly renovated event space, designed to host larger functions and stylish celebrations.

It offers a complimentary in-house sound system, 3 large plasma screens and a wireless microphone.

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per day
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per day
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $4000–$5000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $4000–$6000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $6000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $4000–$6000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $6000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 130
Boardroom
up to 12

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking inside this area, there is a terrace for smoking as well as outside.

Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

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Annemijn F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Poppy has been so amazing throughout the whole process of organising our event!! Have had a very positive experienced and would highly recommend for future events.
5.0

About The Edinburgh Castle

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