Helm Bar VIP section at Helm Bar

About this space

A Semi-private section is allocated on the upper deck of a one-of-a-kind Helm Bar venue. This space features beautiful views of the harbor, natural light, and a modern design.

It's a perfect choice for small special occasions like friends and family gatherings, office, and birthday parties, and many many more.

Event offers and packages

BANQUET SHARE MENU

$90 per person

TO START
1. Sydney Rock Oysters w eschallots mignonette
2. Truffle & mushroom arancini (V)
3. Salmon sashimi w nuoc cham, apple remoulade & crispy kale
4. Burrata w heirloom tomatoes, horseradish cream & tempura shiso (V)
served w brioche

MAIN CHOOSE 2
1. Roast turkey in a cranberry glaze w sautéed grapes & gravy (GF)
2. Whole roasted lamb shoulder w garlic & sumac (GF)
3. Blue swimmer crab & prawn linguine w rocket, garlic, tomato, chilli & lemon
4. Rib sirloin MB4 on the bone w red wine jus, cooked Medium Rare (GF)
add $10 p/p
5. Linguine w preserved lemon, chilli & confit garlic (V)

SIDE CHOOSE 2
1. Roasted dutch carrots in honey & oregano (GF, V)
2. Mesclun leaf salad w classic vinaigrette (GF, V)
3. Roasted potatoes w rosemary and garlic (GF, V)
4. Chips w aioli & tomato sauce (GF, V)
5. Charred broccolini w sesame (GF, V)

DESSERT
Christmas pudding w brandy custard for the table
Cheese platter w assorted lavoush & quince paste
GF crackers available on request

PACKAGE 1

$110 per person

Beverage:
• 3 hour classic beverage package
Assortment of soft drinks & juice

Beer:
• Carlton Draught Tank, Great Northern Super Crisp, Eazy
Hazy, Pure Blonde & Brookvale Ginger Beer, Cascade
Premium Light Btl & Carlton Zero Btl

Wine:
1. Mortar & Pestle Brut NV Sparkling
2. Mortar & Pestle Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
3. Mortar & Pestle Cabernet Merlot

Spirits:
•House spirits with mixes

Menu Options:
• 6 canapés per person - 2 cold & 4 hot
OR
• Selection to share:
Antipasto platters, S & P calamari, wings, arancini & pizzas

PACKAGE 2

$150 per person

Beverage:
• 4 hour deluxe beverage package
Assortment of soft drinks & juice

Beer:
• All tap beer, Cascade Premium Light Btl & Carlton Zero Btl

Wine:
1. Chandon Brut NV Sparkling
2. Soho Sauvignon Blanc
3. Cape Mentelle Brooks Chardonnay
4. Ete d' Elodie Rosé
5. Riot Wine Co. Rosé
6. Saddleback Pinot Noir
7. Tumbalong Shiraz

Spirits:
• House spirits with mixes

Menu Options:
• 6 canapés per person - 2 cold & 4 hot
2 substantial canapés
OR
• Selection to share:
Antipasto platters, S & P calamari, wings, arancini, pizzas
& substantial canapés

Prices

Sunday

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

from $500 hire fee + min. spend

Per day

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

from $500 + $5000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

All quotes are priced individually based on date, times and your requirement

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

All quotes are priced individually based on date, times and your requirement

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

All quotes are priced individually based on date, times and your requirement

Wednesday

11:00 am – 9:00 pm

from $500 hire fee + min. spend

Per day

11:00 am – 9:00 pm

from $500 + $5000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

All quotes are priced individually based on date, times and your requirement

Thursday

11:00 am – 9:00 pm

from $500 hire fee + min. spend

Per day

11:00 am – 9:00 pm

from $500 + $5000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

All quotes are priced individually based on date, times and your requirement

Friday

11:00 am – 12:00 am

from $500 hire fee + min. spend

Per day

11:00 am – 12:00 am

from $500 + $5000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

All quotes are priced individually based on date, times and your requirement

Saturday

11:00 am – 1:00 am

from $500 hire fee + min. spend

Per day

11:00 am – 1:00 am

from $500 + $5000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

All quotes are priced individually based on date, times and your requirement

Capacity

Standing

up to 50

Dining

up to 30

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Access to a full bar

Microphones

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

Chilldren allowed in the venue with direct parent or guardian
Contract and deposits in place when confirming the booking

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb

Response time: within a day

Response rate: 99%

About Helm Bar

Welcome to Helm Bar & Bistro, Sydney’s best spot to casually unwind and enjoy Darling Harbour views. Join us for a delicious lunch, enjoy our vibrant after-work atmosphere or make the most of your weekend in the upper deck bar. We can arrange any event from sporting events, outdoor pop-ups, networking receptions, conferences, dinners, birthday parties, launch parties, sit-down receptions, and many more.