If there’s something Sydney-siders love, it’s good food and a great time. And as lovely as the idea of hosting a dinner party with your besties sounds, sometimes it’s better to leave it to the professionals – so you can spend more time catching up, not cleaning up.
Here are some of the best restaurants offering small-scale bookings with private dining.
Bibo Wine Bar
Double Bay
With all the equipment to host weddings, corporate dinners, product launches and more, Bibo Wine Bar is hard to beat. They offer a level of flexibility that allows your to make your event unique and truly yours – no matter how small and intimate.
Butcher’s Daughter
Crow’s Nest
Located just a stone’s throw from Sydney’s CBD, Butcher’s Daughter is perfect for those slightly larger than just your closest friends events. With a range of set up options on offer that showcase seasonal cuisine and florals, you’ll come for the charm and stay for the exceptional service.
Love, Tilly Devine
Darlinghurst
Love, Tilly Devine is a venue like no other. Lovingly named after a notorious underworld figure, this place offers up warmth, history and incredible food, all the while maintaining a laid back atmosphere. You may arrive with your old friends, but we bet you’ll make some new ones here.
Eastside Grill
Chippendale
Nestled on the iconic Kensington Street, Eastside Bar & Grill is a piece of The Big Apple on our very own doorstep. Drawing inspiration from New York’s meat-packing district, this venue is moody, sexy and atmospheric, and a truly unique choice for your next catch up.
The Hive Bar
Erskineville
Welcome to Sydney’s coolest local’s bar. If you love local wines, a relaxed menu, and spending the night listening to a stellar vinyl collection, The Hive Bar is the obvious choice. This space is intimate, versatile and above all, a damn fun place to be.
Employee’s Only
Sydney CBD
Employee’s Only is not only one of Sydney’s most beautiful venues, it’s also one of the most versatile. With capacities ranging from 8 to 200 people, you can host just about any event. Not to mention you’ll be enveloped by rich textures, opulent brass and warm lighting as you do it.