A dimly lit bar area with wooden tables and chairs, tufted leather banquettes, wall-mounted lights, and framed artwork on the walls at Criterion Hotel.
A dimly lit bar space with tufted leather banquette seating, dark wooden chairs, small tables, and framed artwork on textured walls at Criterion Hotel.
A dimly lit bar area with high tables, stools, railings, and framed artwork on textured walls under warm wall sconces at Criterion Hotel.
A dimly lit bar area with round tables and stools, exposed brick walls, a mounted TV showing a soccer match, and greenery by the wall at Criterion Hotel.

The Basement at Criterion Hotel

Bar in a Pub
·
Semi-private area
260 Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000 –
Sydney CBD
Up to 60
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Basement is a semi-private area in the Criterion Hotel bar defined by a compact, low-ceiling layout that creates an intimate, club-style setting.

Design: Dark timber seating and counters sit against textured plaster walls hung with framed prints and mirrors, under warm amber wall lighting that keeps the room visually contained.

Features: A clear wooden dance area is set apart from bench seating and high tables. The space includes Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and accessible toilets. A venue noise restriction applies to late-night amplified sound.

Ideal for: Intimate social groups are best suited to relaxed, music-led standing receptions that combine mingling and dancing.

What sets it apart: An integrated PA and permission to host external DJs provide a ready-made, amplified music setup for events that require a DJ or live mixing.

Event offers and packages

Meeting Offers

Run your corporate event in The Basement with a 4-hour exclusive hire plus canapés and 3 drinks per guest.
Canapés & Drinks Package – The Basement
$54 per person
• Exclusive room hire for 4 hours
• 3–4 canapés per person
• 3 standard beverages per person (beer, wine and non-alcoholic)

Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago
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Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 60
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Mediterranean cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
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
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Wireless microphones
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
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

Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
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

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 9:00 pm

Host rules

1. All event spaces adhere to T&C's.
2. All spaces require either a Deposit or Room Hire Fee (subjective to date and type of event).
3. No Smoking under any circumstances.
4. Criterion Hotel adheres to the Responsible Service of Alcohol & Licencing Conditions.
5. Criterion Hotel is a safe and inclusive space; anyone not adhering to this may result event cancellation, eviction from premises and associated fees absorbed.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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Jacquline Y.
Verified review
Poor communication
2.0
CT
Carina T.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

About Criterion Hotel

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