The Bar & Courtyard at The Royal Exchange of Sydney
Event Space in an Event Venue
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Private space
40 reviews
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1 Gresham Street, Sydney, 2000
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Sydney CBD
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
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
• 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
+10% service fee
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
$85pp two course $99pp 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)
$69pp Substantial package (5 canapes + 4 substantial items pp)
CONFERENCE PACKAGES
$50pp (Half Day Morning) Continental Breakfast + Morning tea
$60pp (Half Day Afternoon) Cold buffet Lunch + Afternoon tea
$90pp (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 ($49pp) 3 hours ($69pp) 4 hours ($89pp) 5 hours ($109pp)
PREMIUM: 2 hours ($59pp) 3 hours ($79pp) 4 hours ($99pp) 5 hours ($119pp)
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
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
Show cancellation details
Reviews and ratings
(40 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
Submitted 1 year ago
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!! 😊🤩☺️
Submitted 3 years ago
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.
Submitted 4 years ago
5.0
YV
Yogesh V.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Great
Submitted 2 years ago
5.0
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Danielle Drysdale
Member of Tagvenue since February 2021
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