Pennys Potts Point

Pub

#3 of 729 Birthday Party venues in Sydney
#7 of 690 40th Birthday Party venues in Sydney
  71 reviews  – 
9-15 Bayswater Road, Sydney, 2011 –
Kings Cross, Sydney
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Venue overview

Classical pub in Potts Point with stone walls, cozy couches, and live music that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Perfect for private celebrations with its own bar, dance floor, and flexible spaces, ideal for birthdays, trivia nights, or live entertainment events.

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Spaces for hire at Pennys Potts Point

The Alcove

Lounge
·
Semi-private area
30 seats
85 standing
The Alcove is a private space located in the back half of our lower level! This space includes a private bar end, cocktail and lounge furniture and a cracking atmosphere! This space caters up to 80 people in a cocktail format and works for any and all occasions With a 3am license and a newly renovated bar - what's not to love? Pop into the venu...

Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

from $2100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Penny Main Bar

Bar
·
Semi-private area
60 seats
100 standing
Penny Main Bar, a Bar in Pennys Potts Point, is a semi-private area centred on a curved tiled counter and geometric tiled feature wall. Design: The interior features terrazzo-style flooring, exposed timber ceiling beams and low pendant lights that create a compact, contemporary pub setting. Features: The bar area contains an internal service coun...

Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $250 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Sports Bar

Bar
·
Semi-private area
70 seats
80 standing
In need of a semi private event space with an epic pool table and multiple TV's to view your favourite sporting teams? Our Sports Bar is the space for you! With a mix of low and high seating, full AV capabitilites and easy access to the bar and bistro - what's not to love? It is an ideal space for private dinners, corporate meetings, functions ...

Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $60 per person
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Entire Venue

Pub
·
Whole venue
150 seats
500 standing
Where Potts Point and Kings Cross collide. Penny's Hotel is a vibrant and stylish venue located in the heart of the action! Boasting a contemporary design and a welcoming atmosphere, the hotel is a popular choice for both locals and tourists alike. The venue offers a range of facilities, including a restaurant, bar, and event spaces, making it su...

Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $13000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Jude's Full Level

Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
130 standing
Follow the stairs, curve around the mirror wall and step into another era at Jude’s. 🍸 Think underground basement bar, low lighting, luxe bespoke interiors, retro vibes and cocktails that deserve a night of their own. A little moody, a little mischievous and a whole lot of fun. With your own private bar, a mix of cocktail and lounge-style seating...

Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $3100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Canape Package – The Alcove (Min. 20 Guests) – The Alcove

$41 per person

• Choice of 5 canapés per person
• Mix of cold and hot canapés (min 1 cold)
• Roaming service for cocktail-style events
COLD
1. Waldorf salad
2. Caramelized onion tart
3. Thai miang
4. Salmon sashimi cone
5. Prawn cocktail
6. Natural oyster
7. Bloody Mary oyster shot
8. Serrano ham
HOT
1. Falafel bite
2. Popcorn cauliflower
3. Porcini truffle arancini
4. Tempura prawn
5. Chicken skewers
6. Crab croquette
7. Italian meatball
8. Wagyu beef slider
9. Smoked kransky mini hot dogs
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
26 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.6
Communication
4.9

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Tanya B.
Verified review
50th Birthday Party · 25 guests · November 2025 · The Alcove

The privacy of a good-sized venue with its own dance area, private bar (stocked with champagne) and toilets. We added some disco lights and led candles and hired a DJ - it was our own private night club! Exactly what we were after.

Nothing

4.9
VB
Viola B.
Verified review
Bar · 120 guests · October 2025 · The Alcove

it was an amazing venue and the staff service experience was great

5.0
LH
Leah H.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · October 2025 · The Alcove

Staff were very friendly and so helpful and the venue had plenty of space for my party of 60 people. We were able to use the TV for a fun quiz during the party which was great.

5.0
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Sally
Verified review
Pub · 30 guests · April 2025 · The Alcove

We had my husbands 30th birthday at the Pearl Lounge Bar. Our event manager Tayla was amazing. She went above and beyond for the entirety of the planning processing making sure that we were happy. She made it so easy to plan and was so helpful in organising music, food options for guests with food requirements and decorations. The venue space was beautiful, so spacious and everyone was able to enjoy themselves at different parts of the space. We loved how the space was private and able to accommodate for small to large parties with a seperate dance floor. Once decorated it turned out to be a very fun vibe! The staff was also very accommodating and friendly - our guests had asked for condiments / their special meals and they were met so quickly with their request. Would highly recommend Pennys Hotel for any celebration!

DJ hired was dismissive and did not have a great attitude. She left early as she was already paid and she didn’t have the playlist of songs we wanted. The sushi platters seems not made in house and didn’t taste fresh.

4.9

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Sports Bar
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Alcove
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Penny Main Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee
Jude's Full Level
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Monday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Sports Bar
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Alcove
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Penny Main Bar
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee
Jude's Full Level
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Sports Bar
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Alcove
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Penny Main Bar
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $250 hire fee
Jude's Full Level
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Sports Bar
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Alcove
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Penny Main Bar
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $250 hire fee
Jude's Full Level
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Sports Bar
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Alcove
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Penny Main Bar
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 hire fee
Jude's Full Level
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Sports Bar
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Alcove
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Penny Main Bar
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 hire fee
Jude's Full Level
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Sports Bar
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $60 per person
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Alcove
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Penny Main Bar
12:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 hire fee
Jude's Full Level
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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 500
standing
Up to 150
seats
In-house catering
Australian
cuisine
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Pennys Potts Point

Pennys Potts Point is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Pennys Potts Point (formerly known as the New Hampton ) is still King Cross' oldest venue featuring a sleek and mature recently renovated interior full of hand crafted details in the heart of Sydney. Sister bar Pearl provides a lower level lounge atmosphere with soft furnishings and curved bar centre piece.

Both Penny's and Pearl Bars offer flexible event spaces for groups ranging from 10 to 500 guests. A private dinner option to party times for up to 250 people, a themed cocktail function with your own DJ or a raucous birthday in the Main Bar, there is a space for any occasion you wish to celebrate!

The warm and inviting environment is complemented by friendly service from the experienced team who are on hand to ensure your event is seamless.

The dedicated Events Team will exceed your expectations and will help to organise every detail – from food & beverage offerings to Photographers, Live Music, AV equipment and entertainment.

We can't wait to help you with your next event!

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 25-60 guests and costs about $1,500.


"Once again, thank you so much!"

- Audrey H. Oct 2025

FAQ

Yes, the venue can organise a DJ or allow use of a playlist/AUX.

The Pearl Bar is a private event space located downstairs from the main bar. It includes a private bar, staffing, bathrooms, cocktail furniture and a flexible layout.

There are noise restrictions: external speakers are not allowed and all music must be played through the venue's sound system.

The space is accessible via a two-flight staircase with approximately 35 steps maximum.

At Pennys Potts Point, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

Pennys Potts Point does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Pennys Potts Point:

  • Sports Bar hosting 40 guests: $1572
  • The Alcove hosting 30 guests: $3418
  • Penny Main Bar hosting 75 guests: $2642

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

Pennys Potts Point is located at 9-15 Bayswater Road, in Kings Cross, Sydney.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Audrey H. rated it 5/5 stars
    'I hosted my birthday party at Penny’s and while I didn’t end up using the lounge bar because the amount of my guest, they let me use part of their main bar area and the whole party was lovely! Tayla and Faith were so helpful in assisting me to plan my party and answering any questions I had, and Ella and the rest of the staff on the night of my party were very friendly and helpful with everything I had asked for. The food was great — their canapés selection was chefs kiss, all of my friends enjoyed them and I had an amazing time hosting my party in here. 😊 Once again, thank you so much!'
  • Catalina W. rated it 5/5 stars
    'I hosted a birthday party at Penny's and it was absolutely WONDERFUL! The staff were so sweet and attentive the whole night, and the space worked fantastically for people to mingle and relax, while also leaving room for a dance floor. This venue was incredibly reasonably priced, and I cannot recommend it enough. Thank you for a great night!'
  • Kemi rated it 4/5 stars
    'Great intimate venue, absolutely loved the decor and there was no need to spend a lot more on decor for what I used it for - a 40th birthday party.'

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