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Arcade Bar & Club

Bar

#32 of 556 Pub venues in Sydney
#9 of 680 Drinks Reception venues in Sydney
  11 reviews  â€“ 
16 O'Connell Street, Sydney, 2000 –
Sydney CBD
From $110
per person
Up to 120
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
Australian
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Stylish bar and club in Sydney's CBD, known for live international DJs, artisanal cocktails, and a chic, vibrant atmosphere. Perfect for lively parties, wedding receptions, or milestone celebrations with dancing and custom catering options.

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

Spaces for hire at Arcade Bar & Club

Ground Floor 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 3 months ago
Enquire now
Club at Arcade Bar & Club

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 3 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Canapé Package – Ground Floor – Ground Floor

$35 per person

• Bronx canapé package — 4 Signature canapés per person
• Mix and match your 4 selections from the Signature list
• Cocktail-style service ideal for festive standing events
SIGNATURE CANAPÉS — select 4
1. Chicken satay skewer
2. Cheeseburger spring rolls
3. Deep fried calamari
4. Peking duck pancake
5. Mini beef/chicken/haloumi sliders
6. Tuna ceviche in crispy crackers
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
4 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

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

DP
David P.
Verified review
50th Birthday Party · 200 guests · August 2026 · Club

Outstanding venue for a private function. Staff were incredibly helpful in pre-event organising, during bump in and on the night. Comments from many guests were "What a great venue!"

Nothing. They were great and the event was a huge success!

5.0
LK
Lucas K.
Verified review
21st Birthday Party · 300 guests · February 2026 · Club

The vibes here are amazing, and the staff is incredibly friendly. I received so many compliments from guests about the venue, and the sound system was unexpectedly high-quality. Erika was fantastic with communication and handled every question I had with ease. Highly recommend!

5.0
SE
Samara E.
Verified review
Event Space · 120 guests · December 2025 · Ground Floor

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
L
Levana
Verified review
Private Party · 250 guests · August 2025 · Club

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

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 3 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 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.

Arcade Bar & Club is a bar and club that pairs DJ‑driven nightlife with restaurant dining and handcrafted cocktails, combining late-night music and a kitchen-led menu under one roof.

Venue highlights: The venue provides adaptable areas that combine sit-down dining and full bar service with a late-night dance floor, allowing events to move from a seated meal into DJ-led entertainment. The operation supplies in-house catering and dedicated bar service, promoted and ticketed-event experience, and lift access to all floors to support guest movement and event logistics.

Best for: Corporate after-work socials; cocktail receptions and product launches; private celebrations that transition into late-night dancing.

Location: Sydney's CBD places the venue on a busy commercial strip surrounded by restaurants and nightlife options for guests to continue afterwards. The O'Connell Street area supports both lunchtime trade and late-night activity, which suits events that include dining followed by entertainment.

What guests say: The service is polite and responsive for group bookings and table service. The kitchen produces well-seasoned seafood and grilled mains that are served promptly.

Usually booked for
21st Birthday Party

Typically for 70-150 guests and costs about $5,000.

"Erika was fantastic with communication and handled every question I had with ease. Highly recommend!"

- Lucas K. Mar 2026

FAQ

Yes, the venue can accommodate cocktail-style events; food can be served as canapés or platters and the space can be adapted to provide seating options.

No, external food may not be brought into the venue.

No. The ground floor is Midtown, the club is Downtown, and the mezzanine is Uptown.

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 150 guests: $5000
  • Club hosting 200 guests: $8108

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

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

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

  • David P. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Outstanding venue for a private function. Staff were incredibly helpful in pre-event organising, during bump in and on the night. Comments from many guests were "What a great venue!"'
  • Lucas K. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The vibes here are amazing, and the staff is incredibly friendly. I received so many compliments from guests about the venue, and the sound system was unexpectedly high-quality. Erika was fantastic with communication and handled every question I had with ease. Highly recommend!'

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