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The Bar & Courtyard at The Royal Exchange of Sydney

Event Space in an Event Venue
·
Private space
1 Gresham Street, Sydney, 2000 –
Sydney CBD
Up to 30
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Bar & Courtyard is an Event Space in The Royal Exchange of Sydney centred on a staffed interior bar that functions as the venue’s social hub.

Design: The space presents a traditional club-room aesthetic with dark timber floors, white dado panelling, soft chandeliers and framed prints, finished in neutral paint and recessed downlights.

Features: The bar is fitted with back-shelving and a service counter for staffed drink service. A PA system and ceiling speakers are installed for announcements or background music. The room's facilities include Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, step-free entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets. Hosts may play their own music or bring a DJ.

Ideal for: The space suits corporate teams and private groups seeking a relaxed, social setting for standing receptions or informal seated meals.

What sets it apart: A private outdoor courtyard accessed directly from the bar provides an enclosed outdoor area separate from the main dining rooms.

What guests say: The space has attentive, flexible on-site staff and smooth event coordination. The space's atmosphere and service create a discreet, well-managed event environment.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Event offer

Meeting Offers

Run your team session in The Bar & Courtyard with a full-day package: continental breakfast, cold buffet lunch and afternoon tea.

Full Day Meeting Package – The Bar & Courtyard
$90 per person

• Full-day meeting catering
• Continental buffet breakfast
• Cold buffet lunch
• Afternoon tea with coffee, teas and juices

CONTINENTAL BUFFET BREAKFAST
1. Croissants & pastries
2. Seasonal fresh fruit
3. Yoghurt & granola
4. Freshly brewed coffee, teas & juices

COLD BUFFET LUNCH
1. Freshly made sandwiches & wraps
2. Artisan cheese board
3. Fresh fruit platter

AFTERNOON TEA
1. Coffee, teas & juices
2. Cookies & cakes

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
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. Extension available. 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
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. Extension available. 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
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. Extension available. 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
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. Extension available. 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
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
6:00 am – 3:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $550 hire fee
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
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $550 hire fee
Per session
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $550 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

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 available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
Australian cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking is available on-site (5 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(41 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

GK
Geoff K.
Verified review
Function Room · 20 guests · December 2024

Great service, quality food and drinks. Nice private venue.

Aircon struggled on a very hot day

4.7
QY
Qian Y.
Verified review
Wedding Reception · 15 guests · July 2023

Loved absolutely everything!! Alistair and his team were amazing - they were very accommodating and professional.😊 Food was delightful and scrumptious. We literally cannot ask for more and cannot thank them enough. Highly recommended!! 😊🤩☺️

5.0
GC
Glen C.
Verified review
Wedding Reception · 23 guests · July 2022

The whole evening was amazing. From start to finish everything beautifully. The venue was set up amazingly and out our guests gave nothing but amazing feedback about the evening. Alistair and the girl working did a fantastic job to make sure the evening went as perfect as possible. The chefs food was spectacular and the beef Wellington I’ll think about for years to come! Also a huge effort on the vegan food which my sister particularly enjoyed!

Nothing at all to note.

5.0
SS
Sarah S.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Great communication

5.0

About The Royal Exchange of Sydney

The Royal Exchange of Sydney is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Meet your host

Danielle Drysdale
Member of Tagvenue since February 2021
41 Reviews
4.9 Rating
2h Response time
100% Response rate

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