Arcade Bar & Club

Bar

#11 of 780 Event Space venues in Sydney
#3 of 185 Private Party venues in Sydney CBD
  5 reviews  â€“ 
16 O'Connell Street, Sydney, 2000 –
Sydney CBD
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Erika .
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Venue overview

Heritage-listed former bank in Sydney CBD showcases Egyptian art deco style with towering ceilings and travertine-clad walls, now a vibrant cocktail lounge and nightclub. Perfect for corporate events and lively social gatherings, it offers a mix of classic elegance and modern nightlife excitement.

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

Spaces for hire at Arcade Bar & Club

Ground Floor
Event Space
·
Private space
120 seats
400 standing
Our Ground Floor is a Gatsby coded cocktail bar with 14 metre high ceilings and a towering marble hued cocktail bar. Offering versatile event spaces perfect for any occasion, from company wide parties, cocktail style wedding receptions to intimate social gatherings. With a variety of spaces including the mezzanine, private booths and main bar area,...

Alcohol licence until 4:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $110 per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Club
Event Space
·
Private space
120 seats
300 standing
Follow the stairs down and discover our flexible after-dark playground, tartan clad floors and red hued walls. With large booths, state of the art sound systems and a full service bar, the club is a perfect spot to host any event.

Alcohol licence until 4:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from $5000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
2 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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Samara E.
Verified review
Event Space · 120 guests · December 2025
We hosted our wedding reception here and have no hesitation in recommending to anyone considering hosting here as well. Aside from the natural charm of the architecture, the staff helped us in creating a vibrant atmosphere and ensuring everything ran smoothly on the night. We had around 90 guests, and utilising the main bar and mezzanine level gave us ample room to socialise, dance and move around freely without feeling too crowded, or too spaced apart. We had the DJ booth set up in the main bar, and our photobooth upstairs, encouraging guests to move between areas without anything feeling intrusive. The booths and seating throughout allowed us and our guests to have space to retreat or find quieter moments throughout the night We were totally taken care of in terms of our catering and drinks and were able to create a bespoke set for our night using a mixture of the canape and platter menu, bar tab and pre-purchased wines. These were delivered with precision against our run sheet, and the cocktails were definitely a huge hit. Something that stood out for us on the night was how swiftly they helped in getting additional items out on the floor that weren't originally included in our amounts.
4.9
SE
Samara E.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Erika is wonderful - attentive and proactive.
5.0
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Levana
Verified review
Private Party · 250 guests · August 2025
We absolutely loved our experience at Arcade Bar & Club. Erika was amazing to work with - so helpful, responsive, and supportive throughout the whole process. The event itself was a massive success thanks to the incredible help of the venue. The space was perfect, everything ran smoothly, and our attendees had such a great time that many have already talked about booking the venue themselves for future events. Couldn’t recommend highly enough! The staff - and especially the security guards - were so lovely and welcoming. Their energy, professionalism, and overall vibe made the night even better. They really went above and beyond, and we’re so grateful for their contribution to making the event such a success.
5.0
AT
April T.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Club
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Monday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Club
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $110 per person
Ground Floor
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $110 per person
Club
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $110 per person
Ground Floor
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $110 per person
Club
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $110 per person
Ground Floor
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $110 per person
Club
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $110 per person
Ground Floor
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $110 per person
Club
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $110 per person
Ground Floor
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $110 per person
Club
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $10000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months 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 400
standing
Up to 120
seats
In-house catering
Australian
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Arcade Bar & Club

Arcade Bar & Club is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Originally designed by Bruce Dellit, the same architectural visionary behind Hyde Park's striking War Memorial, this 1930s-built heritage-listed former bank in the CBD is regarded as one of Australia's finest examples of the Egyptian art deco style. In the impressive foyer, which boasts wow-worthy 14-metre-high ceilings, the same travertine-clad walls, marble floors and huge glass light pendants that were present when this O'Connell Street address first opened are still in their proper place. However, as much as certain elements have remained untouched, it's doubtful Dellit ever imagined his elegant bank would one day be home to a buzzy cocktail lounge, a rock-n-roll dive bar and a pumping nightclub and cabaret space.

With stunning interiors by ​​Sydney-based architecture firm Steel and Stitch, visitors can step through time by ascending the venue's three levels. When you enter, you are immediately greeted by the deco dream of the aptly named Main Bar, where smart bartenders in Gatsby-coded garb shake and stir a menu of classic and signature cocktails curated by Nathan Alan Jones from Drinks By Design. One floor down, the 21st-century nightclub space, also named Arcade, is a flexible after-dark playground, hosting comedy gigs one night and DJ sets with exclusive VIP bottle service the next.

Offering versatile event spaces perfect for any occasion, from company wide parties, cocktail style wedding receptions to intimate social gatherings.

With our variety of spaces including the mezzanine, private booths and main bar area, alongside their expert team, they ensure every event, big or small, is flawlessly executed

FAQ

At Arcade Bar & Club, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Arcade Bar & Club:

  • Ground Floor hosting 90 guests: $14161.84
  • Club hosting 150 guests: $3617.04

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

Arcade Bar & Club is located at 16 O'Connell Street, in Sydney CBD.

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