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Rising Sun Workshop

Restaurant

#23 of 133 Private Dining venues in Inner West
#24 of 119 Engagement Party venues in Inner West
  2 reviews  â€“ 
Whateley Street, 1C, Sydney, 2042 –
Newtown, Sydney
From $45
per person
Up to 60
seats
Up to 90
standing
Venue offers catering
Japanese
cuisine
Parking available
Manager's avatar
Adrian Sheather
Your Personal Event Manager from Rising Sun Workshop
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Response time: Within 12 hours
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Excellent communication - 4.5/5
2 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Industrial-chic Japanese-Australian fusion restaurant in Newtown with a motorbike-friendly vibe and standout ramen. Perfect for casual parties where you can play your own music.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Rising Sun Workshop

Upstairs at Rising Sun Workshop

Upstairs
Event Space
·
Private space
60 seats
90 standing
Upstairs is the mezzanine Event Space in Rising Sun Workshop and is defined by its loft-style, semi-private position above the main dining area. Design: The room displays exposed brick walls, reclaimed timber beams and factory-style pendant lighting. The layout is long and narrow and is anchored by a single communal table and metal-framed chairs. ...
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $45 per person
Enquire now
Entire Venue at Rising Sun Workshop

Entire Venue
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
60 seats
90 standing
Rising Sun Workshop is a restaurant defined by a motorcycle-garage industrial aesthetic that runs through the whole venue. Design: Exposed brick walls and sturdy timber beams give the interior a raw, utilitarian look. Long communal tables, mixed-height seating and metal pendant lights are balanced by daylight from high windows. Features: A full k...
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $40 per person
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.5
Communication
4.5

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

TG
Tom G.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
BC
Bea C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $45 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $4950 hire fee + per person
Upstairs
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $45 per person
Monday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $45 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $4950 hire fee + per person
Upstairs
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $45 per person
Tuesday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $45 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $4950 hire fee + per person
Upstairs
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $45 per person
Wednesday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $45 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $4950 hire fee + per person
Upstairs
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $45 per person
Thursday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $85 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4950 hire fee + per person
Upstairs
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $85 per person
Friday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $85 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4950 hire fee + per person
Upstairs
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $85 per person
Saturday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $85 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4950 hire fee + per person
Upstairs
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $85 per person

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 90
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
Japanese
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Rising Sun Workshop

Rising Sun Workshop is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

The first of it's kind, our restaurant shares space with a DIY communal workshop frequented by two-wheeled enthusiasts nestled int he back streets of Newtown, Sydney.

Traditions guide but do not rule. Rising Sun Workshop does not support factory farming, what we buy in we buy locally, from roasters, smokers, brewers, growers, winemakers & distillers who share our philosophies - our mates.

FAQ

Yes, the menus are completely customisable, helping make events feel somewhat bespoke.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At Rising Sun Workshop, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Rising Sun Workshop is located at Whateley Street, in Newtown, Sydney.

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