The Bar & Courtyard at The Royal Exchange of Sydney

  31 reviews  â€“ 
1 Gresham Street, Sydney, 2000 –
Circular Quay Station (350 m)

About this space

A beautiful light-filled space with an open-air courtyard, ideal for more relaxed and informal occasions. Quality in-house AV, lighting, furniture, and theming options, along with flexible floorplans, give you the ability to create a unique atmosphere, tailored specifically to your event needs.

The Bar is perfect for:
- Cocktail Event
- Private Dining
- Corporate Event
- Meeting
- Networking
- Private Party
- Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Engagement Party
- Celebrations


Event offers and packages

Package per person

CONTINENTAL BUFFET BREAKFAST
$30PP House made preserves, Croissants & pastries, Granola & yoghurt, Seasonal fruit salad, Freshly brewed coffee, selection of teas & juices

SEATED & SERVED HOT BREAKFAST
$45PP Smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, pork sausage, hash browns, sauteed mushrooms, toast, freshly brewed coffee & tea, juice.

LUNCH OR DINNER MENU
$55pp one course $80pp two course $95pp three courses includes bread and side salads

CANAPE PACKAGES
$35pp Light package (3 canapes + 2 substantial items pp)
$55pp Moderate package (4 canapes + 3 substantial items pp)
$70pp Substantial package (5 canapes + 4 substantial items pp)

CONFERENCE PACKAGES
$50pp (Half Day Morning) Continental Breakfast + Morning tea
$55pp (Half Day Afternoon) Cold buffet Lunch + Afternoon tea
$85pp (Full Day) Continental Breakfast, Cold buffet lunch + Afternoon tea
*Alternate options available including hot buffet lunch / seated & served lunch

DRINKS PACKAGES: French Sparkling, white wine, red wine, bottled beers, softs, juice, sparkling & still mineral water

POST CONFERENCE 1 HOUR DRINKS PACKAGE: $25pp

DRINKS PACKAGES:
HOUSE: 2 hours ($45pp) 3 hours ($60pp) 4 hours ($70pp) 5 hours ($80pp)
PREMIUM: 2 hours ($55pp) 3 hours ($70pp) 4 hours ($80pp) 5 hours ($90pp)

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
6:00 am – 3:00 am
from $500–$2000 min. spend
Per morning
6:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 3:00 am
from $500–$2000 min. spend
Per morning
6:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 3:00 am
from $500–$4000 min. spend
Per morning
6:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
6:00 am – 3:00 am
from $500–$4000 min. spend
Per morning
6:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
6:00 am – 3:00 am
from $500–$2500 min. spend
Per morning
6:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2000–$5000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 20
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 20
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Paid parking is available on-site (5 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level
Disabled parking space available
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(31 reviews and ratings - )

J
Jazmin D.
May 2024

Hi Danielle,

Thank you for the information. It is beyond my price range unfortunately. Thank you very much for providing me with a timely response. Best regards, Jazmin

S
Sarah S.
August 2022

Great communication

L
Leeanne B.
June 2021

Prompt response.


Our range of beautifully presented spaces are perfect for all occasions. Classically styled and elegantly appointed, we cater for events of all sizes – from as few as ten people right up to 200 people. Quality in-house AV, lighting, furniture and theming options, along with flexible floorplans, give you the ability to create a unique atmosphere, tailored specifically to your event needs.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from $1000
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from $250
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from $2000
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FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 12 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Royal Exchange of Sydney, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
  • Paid parking is available on-site: 5 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby
At The Bar & Courtyard, you can host various events such as Drinks Receptions, Banquet, Corporate Events, Social Parties, Dining, Baby Shower / Tea Party, Christmas Parties, Drinks and Dining.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at The Royal Exchange of Sydney:

  • The Bar & Courtyard hosting 25 guests: $3685
  • Exclusive Venue Hire hosting 48 guests: $9454.50
  • The Dining Room hosting 50 guests: $4460
  • The Private Dining Room hosting 8 guests: $844.10

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Royal Exchange of Sydney is located at 1 Gresham Street, in the Sydney. The nearest metro station is Circular Quay Station.


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