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Shark Hotel

Hotel

#85 of 556 Pub venues in Sydney
#78 of 456 Minimum Spend venues in Sydney
  21 reviews  â€“ 
127 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 –
Sydney CBD
From $50
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 300
seats
Up to 1000
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Rose Gaw
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Your Personal Event Manager from MALONEY HOTEL CORPORATION PTY LIMITED
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Response time: Within 2 hours
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Partnered with Tagvenue for 7 years

This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.

Excellent communication - 4.9/5
59 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.9. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Iconic Sydney hotel with retro charm, featuring three bars, a buzzing bistro, and pool tables for a lively setting. Perfect for fun parties, DJ nights, and casual celebrations.

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

Spaces for hire at Shark Hotel

Bikini Lounge at Shark Hotel

Bikini Lounge
Lounge
·
Semi-private area
75 seats
120 standing
Bikini Lounge, a Lounge in the Shark Hotel, is a semi-private retro pub lounge centred on intimate, partitioned seating and a low circular banquette. Design: The space shows retro pub fittings, patterned carpet, warm timber surfaces and floor-length drapes that scale the room down. The layout is anchored by a low circular banquette surrounded by s...
Natural light
Air conditioner
Play your own music
from $1500 minimum spend
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Pool Tables at Shark Hotel

Pool Tables
Lounge
·
Shared space
25 seats
40 standing
Pool Tables is a lounge area in the Shark Hotel centred on several full-size pool tables. Design: The lounge has warm, low-level lighting and oversized pendant shades that create focused pools of light. The space presents an open, layered plan with a mezzanine, exposed staircase, polished timber floors and metal finishes. Features: The space incl...
Air conditioner
Play your own music
from $550 minimum spend
Enquire now
Space Nightclub at Shark Hotel

Space Nightclub
Nightclub
·
Semi-private area
300 seats
1000 standing
Space Nightclub is a semi-private nightclub area in the Shark Hotel, characterised by a pub-to-club layout that preserves a relaxed, retro character. Design: Interior features a low industrial ceiling, exposed trussing and coloured stage lighting that keeps sightlines open. Furniture comprises low-slung lounge seats and high stools paired with a p...
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $5500 minimum spend
Enquire now
Ante Bar at Shark Hotel

Ante Bar
Bar
·
Shared space
100 seats
300 standing
Ante Bar’s design is sexy, opulent and luxurious in shades of chocolate brown, bronze, deep red and muted golds. Distinctive wall finishes with baroque wallpaper and feature dome style custom chandeliers and ornate over sized mirrors compliment the comfy over sized ottomans and chesterfields. - Holds up to 300 guests. - The room includes a large ...
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $6000 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
6 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.4
Communication
5.0

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

HS
Henriette S.
Verified review
21st Birthday Party · 25 guests · May 2026 · Pool Tables

The decoration, food, staff and pool tables

The music in the bikini lounge was very loud, we couldn’t hear each other.

5.0
AL
Alan L.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 20 guests · June 2025 · Pool Tables

Rose was very easy to work with and I would definitely be recommending the venue to other friends and colleagues.

4.7
J
Jose
Verified review
Event Space · 30 guests · June 2024 · Pool Tables

Rose was really helpful along the booking process and the area booked was perfect for what we wanted, people loved the pool and the space. Would definitelt repeat.

We’d only wish we had more time in the reservation, because there was another booking afterwards.

4.3
MW
María W.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 25 guests · January 2024 · Pool Tables

Almost everything

they did not served coctails

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Space Nightclub
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Ante Bar
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Bikini Lounge
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Pool Tables
12:00 pm – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Monday
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Space Nightclub
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Ante Bar
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Bikini Lounge
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Pool Tables
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Space Nightclub
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Ante Bar
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Bikini Lounge
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Pool Tables
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Space Nightclub
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Ante Bar
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Bikini Lounge
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Pool Tables
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Space Nightclub
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Ante Bar
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Bikini Lounge
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Pool Tables
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Bikini Lounge
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Pool Tables
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
10:00 am – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Bikini Lounge
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Pool Tables
12:00 pm – 3:30 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend

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 1000
standing
Up to 300
seats
In-house catering
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Shark Hotel

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

With three bars, bistro and events space, the iconic Shark Hotel is a Sydney institution.

Anyone that knows Sydney, knows the Shark Hotel. Bustling with retro charm, the Shark Hotel brims with business locals, party revellers and Sydney visitors. Whether it’s dining with friends, after work drinks, a spot of pool, taking in your favourite game, hosting an event or a fun night out, the Shark Hotel is what Sydney is all about.

The Shark Hotel is host to the popular Holy Basil Bistro, showcasing the most mouth-watering dishes from their signature range. To top off your meal, check out our extensive local and imported beer selection, well-rounded wine list or enticing cocktails.

Usually booked for
21st Birthday Party

Typically for 25-65 guests and costs about $1,500.

"The decoration, food, staff and pool tables..."

- Henriette S. May 2026

FAQ

Yes. The remaining amount may be allocated to a bar tab for guests to enjoy.

At Shark Hotel, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Shark Hotel does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Shark Hotel:

  • Bikini Lounge hosting 30 guests: $2156
  • Pool Tables hosting 25 guests: $921.60
  • Space Nightclub hosting 140 guests: $545.44
  • Ante Bar hosting 100 guests: $2254

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

Shark Hotel is located at 127 Liverpool Street, in Sydney CBD.

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

  • Henriette S. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The decoration, food, staff and pool tables'

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