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The Old Clare Hotel

Hotel

#9 of 864 Event Space venues in Sydney
#98 of 690 40th Birthday Party venues in Sydney
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, 2008 –
Chippendale, Sydney
From $1000
min. spend
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
Australian
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Old Clare Hotel

Rooftop at The Old Clare Hotel

Rooftop
Rooftop
·
Private space
50 seats
100 standing
Rooftop, a private outdoor space at The Old Clare Hotel, is an elevated poolside terrace framed by city views. Design: The terrace is contemporary and architectural, featuring timber pergolas, glass balustrades and planted screening. The seating is low-profile and the layout emphasises open sightlines and natural daylight. Features: The rooftop p...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from $8000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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C.U.B Suite at The Old Clare Hotel

C.U.B Suite
Boardroom
·
Private space
50 seats
50 standing
Located in the former Carlton & United Breweries’ boardroom, it doesn’t get much grander than our C.U.B. Suite. Boasting over 100 square metres of rich history, with its original timber panelling, parquetry floors, cornices, and even the restored executive men’s washroom, the C.U.B. Suite provides a stunning backdrop for boardroom meetings, priva...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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The Meeting Room at The Old Clare Hotel

The Meeting Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
16 seats
Located on the first floor of the former Clare Hotel Pub, the Meeting Room features the original Carlton & United Breweries boardroom table as its centrepiece. Ideal for meetings, team-building, and brainstorming sessions, the space blends professional function with a touch of heritage.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from $1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Italian Summer – Rooftop Christmas Parties

$105 per person

Italian Summer is our sun‑kissed take on celebrating for those who want to sip, snack, and settle into the late afternoon like they’re on the Amalfi Coast.
Inclusions:
Selection of CINCiN spritz on arrival
Italian-inspired grazing station: Ricotta & balsamic pasta salad cups, Fresh prosciutto + melon skewers, Caprese skewers, Bruschetta tartlets
Giant tiramisu platter
Limoncello digestif
See full offer

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000–$1500 min. spend
The Meeting Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
C.U.B Suite
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Monday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000–$8000 min. spend
Rooftop
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
The Meeting Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
C.U.B Suite
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Tuesday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000–$8000 min. spend
Rooftop
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
The Meeting Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
C.U.B Suite
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Wednesday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000–$8000 min. spend
Rooftop
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
The Meeting Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
C.U.B Suite
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Thursday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000–$8000 min. spend
Rooftop
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
The Meeting Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
C.U.B Suite
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Friday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000–$10000 min. spend
Rooftop
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $10000 min. spend
The Meeting Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
C.U.B Suite
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Saturday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000–$10000 min. spend
Rooftop
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $10000 min. spend
The Meeting Room
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
C.U.B Suite
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

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 100
standing
Up to 50
seats
In-house catering
Australian
cuisine
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Old Clare Hotel

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

The Old Clare Hotel is a boutique hotel housed in a restored 1930s Art Deco corner building that pairs heritage architecture with contemporary Australian dining and event facilities.

Venue highlights: The hotel provides in-house catering that accommodates halal, kosher, and extensive vegan and gluten-free menus. The venue runs promoted and ticketed events and offers on-site accommodation for multi-day hires. The building includes lift access and an accessible parking spot, with paid on- and off-site parking available.

Best for: Private dining and celebratory meals, residential corporate events and multi-day meetings, and ticketed launches or product showcases are common uses.

Location: Chippendale forms a dining and creative precinct around Kensington Street and offers nearby galleries, bars and restaurants for guests to continue evenings after an event.

FAQ

Yes, guests are welcome to access the pool area.

Yes, there is flexibility with beverage arrangements. A bar tab on consumption can be used, with a selection of cocktails, beers and wines available.

At The Old Clare Hotel, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking is available on-site: 10 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Old Clare Hotel:

  • Rooftop hosting 100 guests: $3600

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Old Clare Hotel is located at 1 Kensington Street, in Chippendale, Sydney.

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