Cartel
2 Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
Why you'll love Cartel
- Chippendale’s Kensington Street offers many of its most unique spaces for private functions making for some of the best event venues close to Sydney’s CBD.
- Whether you are looking for a sit-down or stand-up function, a tantalising feast or a formal meeting, the answers lie within the historic walls of our quaint district.
- Select from our most renowned restaurants’ menus, or use the bare bones of our charming industrial spaces as the backdrop to your event.
Chippendale’s Kensington Street offers many of its most unique spaces for private functions making for some of the best event venues close to Sydney’s CBD. Whether you are looking for a sit-down or stand-up function, a tantalising feast or a formal meeting, the answers lie within the historic walls of our quaint district. Select from our most renowned restaurants’ menus, or use the bare bones of our charming industrial spaces as the backdrop to your event.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Cartel?
Events at Cartel start from 150.00.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
How do I find out if Cartel is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Cartel is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Cartel?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Cartel:
- Inhouse Catering
- BYO Drinks
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Cartel?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Cartel and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Cartel to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Cartel to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Cartel if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.
What type of events can be hosted at Cartel?
The following types of events can be held at Cartel:
- 18th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Awards Dinner
- Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Gala Dinner
- Hens Night
- Networking Event
- Wedding
- Private Dining
- Meeting
- Product Launch
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Cartel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.