An event venue with long banquet tables, tall floral centerpieces, and a large wall mural at HostCo Sydney.
An event venue with long banquet tables, white chairs, and a large mural wall at HostCo Sydney.
An event venue with long banquet tables, gold chairs, candlelight, and greenery centerpieces at HostCo Sydney The Refectory.
An event venue with high ceilings, long banquet tables, arched windows, and a large mural at HostCo Sydney.

The Refectory at HostCo Sydney

Banqueting Hall in an Event Venue
·
Private space
Science Road, Holme Building, Sydney, 2050 –
Camperdown, Sydney
Up to 320
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Step into the Refectory – a beautifully restored heritage hall offering elegance, scale, and a touch of grandeur for your next event in Sydney. From gala dinners and award nights to cocktail receptions and milestone celebrations, this versatile space transforms effortlessly to suit your vision.
With room for up to 500 guests cocktail-style or 220 for a seated banquet, the Refectory offers the perfect backdrop for events that leave a lasting impression. High ceilings, polished floors, and classic architectural details create a sophisticated atmosphere, ideal for formal occasions or contemporary setups alike.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Wedding Offers

$15000 min. spend
Host your wedding in The Refectory’s grand hall with canapés and a three-course menu, plus a wedding specialist and bridal suite included.
The Grand Affair Wedding Package – The Refectory
$125 per person
• Three Chef’s Selection canapés per person on arrival
• Alternate serve three-course menu: select two entrées, two mains and two desserts
• Signature chocolates served with tea and coffee
• A dedicated Wedding Specialist to assist with your planning and coordination
• Exclusive use of the Bridal Suite (for Holme Building weddings)
• Cutting and serving of your wedding cake
• Placement of name cards and bonbonniere for each guest
• Personalised printed menus on each table

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $100 per person
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 500
Dining
up to 220
Theatre
up to 320
Boardroom
up to 150
Cabaret
up to 160
Classroom
up to 120

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Lapel microphone
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Own music not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

Helium balloons, glitter, confetti, rice, any sort of smoke machine (our smoke detector is very sensitive but dry ice shouldn't be a problem), naked flame (such as candles or fire displays) and sand is not permitted in the building.
General equipment and decorations should include free-standing furniture and banners only, nothing is to be fixed to the walls or surfaces.
External or self-catering is not permitted on our premises.
Smoking free campus.

Reviews and ratings

(7 reviews and ratings - )

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RZ
Radman Z.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Good communication
5.0
AE
Ash E.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About HostCo Sydney

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