Blackbird Cafe
Wheat Road Balcony Level 1, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour NSW 2000, Australia
Blackbird Cafe Function Rooms

Contemporary Cafe on Cockle Bay Wharf
A contemporary eatery set in the iconic Darling Harbour’s energetic Cockle Bay Wharf precinct. Offering the ultimate backdrop for your next client networking, social celebrations or Corporate function. With a reputation for having a funky...

Contemporary Cafe on Cockle Bay Wharf - Balcony Area
This Balcony space offers open-air dining with great views of Darling Harbour. Located inside a contemporary eatery set in the iconic Darling Harbour’s energetic Cockle Bay Wharf precinct. Offering the ultimate backdrop for your next clien...

Contemporary cafe on Cockle Bay Wharf - Upper Area
This Upper Area is great for both seated and standing events and is perfect for all kinds of social occasions. Located in a contemporary eatery set in the iconic Darling Harbour’s energetic Cockle Bay Wharf precinct. Offering the ultimate b...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Blackbird Cafe?
Events at Blackbird Cafe start from 0.
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.
What type of events can be hosted at Blackbird Cafe?
The following types of events can be held at Blackbird Cafe:
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Christening
- Bucks Night
- Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- 50th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Hens Night
- Networking Event
- Trivia Night
- University Ball
- Workshop
- School Formal
- Awards Dinner
- Corporate Function
- Product Launch
- Wedding
- Bat Mitzvah
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Blackbird Cafe is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Blackbird Cafe is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Blackbird Cafe 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 Blackbird Cafe?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Blackbird Cafe:
- Bar Tab
- External Catering
- Filtered Water
- Inhouse Catering
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 Blackbird Cafe?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Blackbird Cafe 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 Blackbird Cafe 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 Blackbird Cafe 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 Blackbird Cafe 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.