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The Occidental

Hotel

#1 of 868 Party venues in Sydney
#3 of 463 Minimum Spend venues in Sydney
  61 reviews  â€“ 
43 York Street, Sydney, 2000 –
Sydney CBD
From $1500
min. spend
Up to 100
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Historic 1850s hotel in Sydney CBD with a function space, steakhouse, and two classic bars. Perfect for private parties with a dance floor, BYO DJ options, and flexible setups.

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

Spaces for hire at The Occidental

The Glenmore Room at The Occidental
The Glenmore Room
Function Room
·
Private space
80 seats
120 standing
The Glenmore Room is a Function Room in The Occidental that includes a full-length bar integrated into the room's layout. Design: The room combines black-and-white patterned floor tiles and carpeted sections with globe pendant lights and decorative ceiling mouldings, producing a compact, traditional pub interior with clear sightlines. Features: T...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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The Fairmont Room at The Occidental
The Fairmont Room
Restaurant
·
Private space
100 seats
120 standing
A popular lunch restaurant, The Fairmont Restaurant is available for large bookings, for banquets, specials occasions, client meetings or just for a catch up over a nice lunch. This space can also be used as a private function room for parties/meetings and other functions. It has a capacity of 100 seated or 120 standing.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.7
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
21 recent guests highly rated cleanliness and location
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.6
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.4
Communication
4.9
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LZ
Leanne Z.
Verified review
Bar · 60 guests · April 2026 · The Glenmore Room
The space was perfect for our function and all the staff were super helpful and responsive.
5.0
EZ
Ethan Z.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 30 guests · March 2026 · The Glenmore Room
Excellent communication, staff were friendly and flexible.
5.0
KP
Kiera P.
Verified review
Private Party · 50 guests · October 2025 · The Glenmore Room
Staff were really friendly and helpful in both setting up and during the party time. The room was so clean and spacious, and the atmosphere was also really nice. I would recommend this space for a intimate or private party.
4.9
JR
Josie R.
Verified review
Outdoor Space · 40 guests · September 2025 · The Glenmore Room
Loved the fresh and delicious food, friendly staff, flexibility to decorate the space, play our own music and have private bathroom areas on the level. The space was perfect for what we needed.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
The Glenmore Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
The Fairmont Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
Tuesday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
The Glenmore Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
The Fairmont Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
The Glenmore Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
The Fairmont Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $1500 min. spend
Thursday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2000 min. spend
The Glenmore Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2000 min. spend
The Fairmont Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2000 min. spend
Friday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2000 min. spend
The Glenmore Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2000 min. spend
The Fairmont Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2000 min. spend
Saturday
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2500 min. spend
The Glenmore Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2500 min. spend
The Fairmont Room
5:00 pm – 12:30 am
from $2500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 verified users

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 120
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Occidental

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

Dating back to 1850, The Occidental is a Victorian Regency Style Hotel and is the oldest building in Wynyard Square.

Strategically located in the CBD, The Occidental is one of the last five surviving hotels of this style and its foundations are now Heritage Listed.

Largely untouched until the 1970s, the hotel retained its original functions into the 1980s when three floors were adapted for use as a restaurant, a function room and accommodation rooms.

Usually booked for
Private Party

Typically for about 50 guests and costs about $3,100.

"I would recommend this space for a intimate or private party."

- Kiera P. Oct 2025

FAQ

No. Guests are not permitted to bring their own food to a function.

Yes, we can open a bar tab including spirits and cocktails.

Yes, you can bring the cake.

Yes, decorating the room is allowed.

Yes, the room is private.

At The Occidental, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Occidental does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Occidental:

  • The Glenmore Room hosting 60 guests: $3927.76

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

The Occidental is located at 43 York Street, in Sydney CBD.

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

  • Ethan Z. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Excellent communication, staff were friendly and flexible.'
  • Beth K. rated it 4.6/5 stars
    'Loved the space, bar and the staff were super helpful. Pizza was pretty good and wedges were amazing.'
  • Aida G. rated it 4.8/5 stars
    'The Occidental was an amazing place for my 21st to be held. The bartender Christine was nothing short of wonderful and she makes an excellent Espresso Martini. Venue was spacious and the private bar was perfect. Communication with the function managers was good too! Although we were not situated in the Glenmore room, rather their other function room, they are very similar, just lack of cocktail style tables and dimmer lighting :)'

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