A rooftop bar with illuminated seating, glass walls, and decorative overhead panels at Sora Rooftop & Bar.
An event space in a bar with floor-to-ceiling windows, dark marble floors, and pendant lighting at Sora Rooftop & Bar.
An event venue in a bar with floor-to-ceiling windows, dark marble floors, and pendant lights at Sora Rooftop & Bar.
A rooftop bar with purple LED lighting, high tables, and city skyline views at Sora Rooftop & Bar.

Sora Rooftop & Bar

Bar

#3 of 574 Bar venues in Sydney
#16 of 686 Drinks Reception venues in Sydney
  5 reviews  â€“ 
285 Clarence Street, Level 9, Sydney, 2000 –
Sydney CBD
From $1250
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Japanese
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Sora Rooftop & Bar

Rooftop Terrace & Bar at Sora Rooftop & Bar
Rooftop Terrace & Bar
Rooftop
·
Semi-private area
70 seats
130 standing
Open sky, city views, and room for up to 130. The Rooftop Terrace & Bar puts your guests above the CBD with a dedicated bar and the kind of space that needs no decoration.
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $11000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Enquire now
Sky Lounge at Sora Rooftop & Bar
Sky Lounge
Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
70 standing
The Sky Lounge seats up to 70 across a reserved, fully serviced space. Food and beverage packages flex to suit the event - intimate dinner, cocktail reception, or something in between.
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $5250 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Enquire now
Full Venue at Sora Rooftop & Bar
Full Venue
Bar
·
Whole venue
100 seats
200 standing
From the open-air rooftop terrace to the private Sky Lounge perched above the CBD, the full venue brings every corner of Sora together for up to 200 guests. City views on all sides, a dedicated bar, and a service team focused entirely on your event - whether that's a corporate celebration, a milestone birthday, or a night your guests won't stop t...
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $11000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Package – Rooftop Terrace & Bar (Min. 20 Guests) – Rooftop Terrace & Bar

$42 per person

• 6 canapés per person
• 4 Premium and 2 Luxury selections
PREMIUM
1. Cauliflower popcorn
2. Karaage chicken
3. Grilled fennel & pumpkin tarts
4. Veal arancini
5. Miso pork sliders
6. Chicken yakitori
LUXURY
1. Wagyu tartare
2. Salmon tataki spoon
3. Sydney rock oysters
4. Tuna tartare tartlet
5. Wagyu sando
6. Mini lobster crumpets
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
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.
CH
Cheri H.
Verified review
21st Birthday Party · 20 guests · August 2026 · Sky Lounge
The staff were incredibly accommodating, and the venue was lovely
5.0
AN
An N.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
S
Salote
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
MR
Melissa R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Sky Lounge
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Rooftop Terrace & Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Monday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Sky Lounge
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Rooftop Terrace & Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Sky Lounge
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Rooftop Terrace & Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Sky Lounge
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Rooftop Terrace & Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Sky Lounge
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Rooftop Terrace & Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Sky Lounge
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Rooftop Terrace & Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Sky Lounge
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1250 hire fee + min. spend
Rooftop Terrace & Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 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 200
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Japanese
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Sora Rooftop & Bar

Sora Rooftop & Bar is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Sora Rooftop & Sky Lounge is a two-level venue located on top of the heritage-listed Nelson House in Sydney CBD.

The venue features an open-air rooftop terrace and an indoor Sky Lounge, both offering panoramic views of the city skyline.

The menu is led by Head Chef Pablo Poblete, whose experience includes Icebergs, Pendolino, and Intermezzo. Contemporary food and cocktails are served in a setting that combines heritage architecture with modern design, making the venue suitable for after-work drinks, private events, and evening dining.

FAQ

Yes, a bar tab can include whichever drinks are selected, with a maximum dollar amount set as required.

At Sora Rooftop & Bar, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Sora Rooftop & Bar is located at 285 Clarence Street, in Sydney CBD.

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

  • Cheri H. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The staff were incredibly accommodating, and the venue was lovely'

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