A function room with gold and silver balloons, checkered bar area, and a decorated refreshment table at The Occidental.
A function room in a hotel with marble-topped tables, leather chairs, and a tiled bar area at The Occidental.
A function room with a checkered floor bar area, lounge seating, and large windows at The Occidental.
A function room in a hotel with a marble-topped bar, globe pendant lighting, and checkered tile floors at The Occidental.

The Glenmore Room at The Occidental

Function Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
43 York Street, Sydney, 2000 –
Sydney CBD
Up to 80
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Glenmore Room is a Function Room in The Occidental that includes a full-length bar integrated into the room's layout.

Design: The room combines black-and-white patterned floor tiles and carpeted sections with globe pendant lights and decorative ceiling mouldings, producing a compact, traditional pub interior with clear sightlines.

Features: The space provides natural light, air conditioning and venue Wi‑Fi, and includes a defined dance area. The room is equipped with a PA system and speakers, permits own music and bring-your-own-DJ setups, and is wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for: Social groups seeking a relaxed, music-led standing reception that also accommodates a mix of seated and dancing areas.

What guests say: The Glenmore Room reflects a classic pub character and a straightforward, value-for-money feel, and the space is associated with clean facilities and helpful staff.

Usually booked for

Private Party

Typically for about 50 guests and costs about $3,100.

"I would recommend this space for a intimate or private party."

- Kiera P. Oct 2025

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2000 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2500 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
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
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Private bar
Lectern
Cordless Microphone
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Parking available

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
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: 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
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Reviews and ratings

(61 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
LZ
Leanne Z.
Verified review
Bar · 60 guests · April 2026
The space was perfect for our function and all the staff were super helpful and responsive.
5.0
EZ
Ethan Z.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 30 guests · March 2026
Excellent communication, staff were friendly and flexible.
5.0
KP
Kiera P.
Verified review
Private Party · 50 guests · October 2025
Staff were really friendly and helpful in both setting up and during the party time. The room was so clean and spacious, and the atmosphere was also really nice. I would recommend this space for a intimate or private party.
4.9
JR
Josie R.
Verified review
Outdoor Space · 40 guests · September 2025
Loved the fresh and delicious food, friendly staff, flexibility to decorate the space, play our own music and have private bathroom areas on the level. The space was perfect for what we needed.
5.0

FAQ

No, guests do not need to bring their own device. They can connect their own device using the required connection, or use the venue's iPad to connect their account and play music.

Yes, guests can use the microphone.

No, the venue does not have coloured lighting.

Yes, the function room has air conditioning, and the temperature can be adjusted as required.

No, the venue does not have an in-house DJ, but you are welcome to bring your own.

The Occidental is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About The Occidental

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

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