An outdoor restaurant space with waterfront views, cushioned lounge seating, and low tables at Melba's Rooftop.
An outdoor restaurant terrace with cushioned lounge seating, wooden tables, and city skyline views at Melba's Rooftop.
An outdoor lounge with cushioned wicker seating, wooden tables, and harbor views at Melba's Rooftop.
An outdoor restaurant terrace with cushioned lounge seating and Sydney Opera House views at Melba's Rooftop.

Semi-Private Section Hire at Cruise Bar & Restaurant

Outdoor Space at a Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
3 Circular Quay West, The Rocks, The Rocks, 2000 –
The Rocks, Sydney
Up to 60
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

IN THE HEART OF CIRCULAR QUAY Modern Australian flavours, signature cocktails, and a bar made for golden-hour sips and standout eats – all with waterfront views worth lingering over.
Our menu heroes the best of Australia - local produce, native ingredients, and bold flavors across every plate and pour.

Improve your next celebration with a semi-private event at Cruise Bar & Restaurant or Melba’s Rooftop.

Set on Sydney’s iconic harbour, you’ll enjoy your own reserved section within the venue - complete with front-row views of the Opera House, Circular Quay and the city skyline.

With a range of stylish spaces spread across three levels, it’s ideal for birthdays, team events, client catch-ups and memorable get-togethers for 10 to 60 guests. You’ll have a dedicated area for the duration of your event, along with curated food and drink inclusions to match the moment.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

$15000 min. spend
Celebrate Christmas by the harbour with a 5-hour cocktail package: classic drinks, 8 canapés and 2 substantials.
5-Hour Cocktail Package – Cruise Bar Level 2
$180 per person
• 5-hour classic beverage package
• 8 classic canapés
• 2 substantial canapés
• Complimentary AV: microphone, DJ deck hire and in-house PA system

Meeting Offers

Run your meeting in a harbour-view semi-private space with a full-day delegate package including buffet lunch, breaks, and AV.
Full Day Delegate Package – Semi-Private Section Hire
$139 per person
• Arrival tea and coffee
• Seasonal whole fruit bowl
• Morning tea and coffee with two bakery items
• Table buffet lunch
• Afternoon tea and coffee with two bakery items
• Notepads, pens, iced water and mints
• LCDTV screen and Wi-Fi
• Whiteboard, flip chart and markers

Prices

Sunday
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
from $110 per person
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 60

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Space has noise restriction after 22:00
Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed

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
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
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

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 10:00 pm

Host rules

Please respect the sapce.

About Cruise Bar & Restaurant

Cruise Bar & Restaurant is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

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Cruise Bar Level 2
Melba's Rooftop at
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minimum spend / per session
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Melba's Rooftop
Cruise Bar - Level 1 at
from $60000
minimum spend / per session
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Location

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Meet your host

Leah Grant
Member of Tagvenue since October 2025
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Australia > Sydney > The Rocks > Cruise Bar & Restaurant > Semi-Private Section Hire

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