The Vanguard
42 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
Bar
•Why you'll love The Vanguard
- Ultra High End production specification, with audio visual capabilities that far exceed the capacity of the room.
- Recently renovated by acclaimed Sydney designer, to bring a stylish and luxurious look and feel to the venue.
- Flexible room configuration and adaptability to meet event needs. Be it theatre styled seating, sit down Lunch/Dinner, standing cocktail party or corporate showroom.
Situated on the the city fringe, The Vanguard is a live music and entertainment venue that has been operating for over 20 Years. Primarily trading as a live music and burlesque venue, The Vanguard is here to cater to all of your event needs. Recently renovated with a world class audio visual system, that features a d&b audiotechnik PA, 7K Lumen Epson projector and 30+ programmable lighting fixtures, as well as a brand new Parisian inspired look, The Vanguard will delight every sense imaginable. The venue features a versatile two and a half story layout, with the ground floor consisting of the bar, stage, and entertainment area, a mezzanine with a view of the stage and lounge area, and top floor consisting of bathrooms, offices, greenrooms and full kitchen. Be it a dinner or lunch party, birthday celebration or corporate party/conference, The Vanguard can cater for any and all event needs.
Minimum spending requirements to hire the venue exclusively vary by day of the week and are as follows:
- Monday & Tuesday: $4,500
- Wednesday: $5,000
- Thursday: $8,000
- Friday: $10,000
- Saturday: $12,000
- Sunday: $8,000
These amounts are all-inclusive, covering catering, food and beverage, production, and staffing costs.
The Vanguard Function Rooms
Full Venue Hire
Price Guide
| Price Type | Price Per Person (Starting From) |
|---|---|
| 2 Course Menu | $ 75 |
| 3 Course Menu | $ 85 |
| 3 Hour Canapes | $ 80 |
| 3 Hour Beverage Package | $ 70 |
Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Reviews for The Vanguard
Sophie Suez
The place is retro and very well maintained, has great acoustics, the seats are super comfortable, and the atmosphere is lovely. My only criticism is regarding the menu (I would add more options) and expand the cocktail selection.
Rose Heath
We saw impro band Manfredo’s Lament, & Alexander Flood & Erica Tucceri & they were amazing! brilliant! Nicely renovated venue, but happy hour doesn’t include cocktails and the cocktails were terrible, $88 bucks for 4 very crappy cocktails. Forget about ‘signature cocktails’ the bar staff was clueless.
sharon De Kimpe
Epic night with Surely Shirley! The venue is over the top! Very cool vintage curtains and stuff. I adored it! Had the best night!
Tara Bohemia
Love the Vanguard. It’s an excellent venue for live music. Whoever does the sound engineering is one of the best in Sydney. It makes such a difference. Good lighting too.
Mark Bravo
Nice venue for live performances. The staff were really friendly and helped out whenever needed. Me and my friends felt safe and was very satisfied how the performances was well co-ordinated. Lighting and sound was ideal enough for me and my friends to still hear and each other and have a conversation. Overall, we were really satisfied with our experience here and will definitely check out future performances and this venue.
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