The Dale
Photo / Film Studio
#1 of 164 Party venues in Inner West
#3 of 642 Birthday Dinner venues in Sydney
106 reviews
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27-39 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale, Chippendale, 2008
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Chippendale, Sydney
Kate Doyle
#Supervenue
Your Personal Event Manager from DS Design Studio Pty Ltd
Response rate: 100%
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1 hour
Partnered with Tagvenue for 4 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 5/5
50 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Venue overview
Located in Chippendale's creative precinct, The Dale features a large cyclorama and vintage décor. Ideal for fashion editorials and portrait photography, it's praised for its spaciousness and friendly staff.
This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile
Spaces for hire at The Dale
The Loft
Photo Studio
·
Private space
45 seats
45 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Dale Loft is a versatile and rustic, warehouse-style space available to hire in the heart of Chippendale.
The west-facing windows give you the most spectacular afternoon light, which starts creeping in after lunch, and stretches all the way into the space as you watch the sunset over the neighbouring roof tops.
The interiors at The Dale Loft...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Air conditioner
The Dale Library
Photo / Film Studio
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Private space
35 seats
35 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Dale Library is a versatile and rustic, library-style space available to hire in the heart of Chippendale.
The West and South facing windows and balcony give you the most spectacular afternoon light, which starts creeping in after lunch, and stretches all the way into the space as you watch the sunset over the neighbouring roof tops.
If you’...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Air conditioner
Reviews and ratings
4.9
11 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
56 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.9
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
PV
Phi V.
Verified review
Birthday Dinner · 20 guests
· April 2026
I had such a beautiful birthday dinner at The Dale. The space itself is fantastic—stylish, intimate, and perfect for setting a mood. We were able to dim the lighting a little to create a more romantic atmosphere, which really made the night feel special and personal.
The whole evening just flowed effortlessly. Great vibes, a warm and welcoming setting, and the perfect place to celebrate with people you care about. It turned into one of those nights you don’t want to end. Highly recommend for anyone looking to create a memorable, cozy experience.
Kate was also incredibly lovely and helpful throughout the night, which really added to the experience! She even set up a mic and projector screen for us, which meant we could run fun games, I could have my own Steve Jobs-esque speech moment and keep everyone entertained.
The space is way larger than you think - I very comfortably was able to host 35 people and not once did I think way this is way too cramped - it struck a really nice balance between being lively and still allowing people to chat easily. Even with two long tables right in the middle of the room there were still spots to sit that were away from the festivities.
Even though the space is quite large, the acoustics of the space are wonderful - it never got too loud, so speeches and conversations were easy to hear. The flexibility of the setup made it simple to transition between dinner, games, and mingling without any disruption (full functioning fridge made it so easy for catering + cake, and the kitchenette is well equipped with things helpful for hosting a dinner!). Also, the overall atmosphere just felt really warm and inviting, which made guests feel comfortable and relaxed from the moment they arrived.
Another great bonus is that the venue is BYO, which made it super convenient and helped us tailor the night to our own preferences.
The location is also a huge plus—being so close to Central, it’s really accessible and made it easy for everyone to get there without any hassle, which made a big difference when organising a group.
Everything came together so effortlessly—from the atmosphere to the setup—and it made hosting feel easy and stress-free. Overall, it was such a special and memorable night with amazing vibes. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. I would definitely do it again!
A couple of (very) minor drawbacks—the layout meant we had to keep an eye on the entrance throughout the night (you have to assign someone to buzz everyone else in), and the space did get a little warm as the evening went on (but thats to be expected with 35 people).
Submitted 2 days ago
5.0
AG
Annaleise G.
Verified review
Birthday Dinner · 20 guests
· December 2025
Kate as a host was absolutely brilliant. Incredibly easy to communicate with and made every effort to have our event run exactly as we wanted. The space was gorgeous and she even gave us a last minute upgrade to the Dale Librsry when it was a 40degree day and we needed more air conditioning. The Dale Loft and Dale Library are gorgeous spaces. I will be rebooking in the future for sure.
Thank you Kate.
Submitted 4 months ago
5.0
AS
Ariana S.
Verified review
Birthday Dinner · 20 guests
· April 2026
The Dale Library was such an incredible venue, and Kate was so accommodating and prepared. We hosted an event of 20 people, that required lots of setup and decorating - Kate handled all of it and provided lots of info and ideas of how to style the room. She went above and beyond as the venue manager, helping myself and other event staff set up our decorations. We were also provided with a projector and speaker that they helped us set up, which made the event run super smoothly.
The venue is even more beautiful in person, and furniture can be arranged to accommodate a variety of events or preferences. There was a small kitchen station and fridge which was helpful in storing drinks and food, as well as an easily accessible bathroom. One of the most helpful things for our guests was how close to central station it is located! It was very easy to find, and Kate provided a personalised sign at the door to direct our guests into the building quite smoothly.
Booking the venue was a totally stress-free process. Kate is super communicative, so in the lead up to the event there was no problem with any last minute change of plans (such as adding a couple extra seats, or changing some of the setup arrangements).
Overall I am beyond happy with the service of the team at the Dale Library, they were incredibly professional and prepared - which made my job hosting the event so much easier. The Library itself is such an immersive and beautiful space, it is able to be decorated for a variety of different occasions - which means that I will definitely be back for more events in future!
Submitted 1 week ago
5.0
MF
Michelle F.
Verified review
Workshop · 10 guests
· March 2026
Seamless communication and amazing host
The Venue was chefs kiss ! Perfect for my workshop
Submitted 2 weeks ago
5.0
Prices and opening hours
Sunday
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Loft
8:00 am –
9:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Dale Library
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
Monday
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Loft
8:00 am –
9:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Dale Library
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Loft
8:00 am –
9:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Dale Library
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Loft
8:00 am –
9:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Dale Library
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Loft
8:00 am –
9:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Dale Library
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Loft
8:00 am –
9:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Dale Library
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Loft
8:00 am –
9:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
The Dale Library
8:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$110
hire fee per hour
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 45
standing
Up to 45
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
About The Dale
The Dale is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
Located in the Iconic Chippendale creative Precinct, The Dale Studios is a locally owned, independent studio with a wide range of flexible options, the Studio is perfect for Fashion Editorials, Portrait photography, team off-sites, yoga and way more!
We are committed to keeping the rich photographic cultural heritage of Chippendale alive.
FAQ
Yes, the venue receives some indirect natural light in the morning, but direct natural light is strongest in the afternoon/early evening.
Yes, there is a projector and a large white wall suitable for projecting a laptop screen.
The space is not soundproof but is generally quiet for filming: it is in a building with other generally quiet businesses, away from the main road with no air traffic, and audio recording has been successful there.
Yes, the venue has worked with pop-up picnic companies before.
Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.
Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.
At The Dale, the following catering options are available:
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
- Free on-street parking is available
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Dale:
- The Loft hosting 20 guests: $475
- The Dale Library hosting 15 guests: $685
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Dale is located at 27-39 Abercrombie Street, in Chippendale, Sydney.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Annie W. rated it 5/5 stars
'The space and how easy it was to work with.' - Sumayyah rated it 4.8/5 stars
'Location was amazing, the facilities were perfect, the venue manager was amazing couldn’t recommend more'
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