



189 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Function Venue
•At Courthouse Hotel, we offer vibrant and versatile function venues designed to host a wide range of events, from birthdays and cocktail parties to corporate gatherings and celebrations. Our spaces, including the lively Happy Talk tiki bar, provide a fun and unique atmosphere that helps create memorable experiences for every guest.
We provide dedicated facilities such as a private bar and DJ setup, allowing events to easily transition from relaxed social gatherings to energetic celebrations. Our team works closely with guests to ensure each function runs smoothly while delivering the welcoming and dynamic experience the Courthouse Hotel is known for.

Perched above the Courthouse Hotel, Happy Talk is a playful tiki bar in the heart of Oxford St, Darlinghurst. It’s the ideal setting for a character-filled, and effortlessly cool private party.
Perfect for cocktails, celebrations, or workshops, the venue features a full-service bar, DJ equipment, lounge and cocktail seating, private bathrooms, and optional digital presentation screens. Every detail is designed to create an unforgettable event in one of the most iconic party locations in Sydney.
My team and I hosted a corporate Mardi Gras-themed event at this venue and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, perfectly matching the theme of our celebration. Luke and the team were exceptionally professional and attentive, ensuring every detail was taken care of seamlessly. The service was friendly and efficient, creating a relaxed and enjoyable environment for all guests. Highly recommend this venue for anyone looking to host a memorable event with great support and ambiance!
We hosted our end-of-year work Christmas party at Happy Talk and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Luke, the manager, was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process and offered great suggestions to elevate the atmosphere. Huge shoutout to the amazing bar crew who took such good care of us all night. Delicious food, tasty drinks, and an awesome vibe — the perfect spot for a company celebration. Thanks, team!
I organised my husband’s 40th at happy talk recently and it was the perfect venue for it. Fully private bar and space with own bathrooms which you don’t get at a lot of other pubs that offer room hire. We could play our own music & option for a dj as well which really made it feel personalised. The canapés were delicious and we could customise the bar tab entirely. Luke (events mgr) was fantastic to work with and made the whole thing a seamless experience. Cherry on the cake was being able to stay until 1am - a lot of other venues I looked at had a 1130 or earlier cut off for their private areas. Highly recommend as a venue for any party / event!
A hidden gem, truely the greatest cocktail bar around in Sydney. Cute vibes, delicious food and brilliant and unique cocktails. Can’t wait to come back for more
Such fun!! A really fun night in awesome surroundings. The cocktails were absolutely delicious (well the first few were, I'm kinda hazy on the ones after that!) Would highly recommend a visit, we had a blast (and the bar staff are all absolute cuties!) :-D

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