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Read full articleBalcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Dockside is ideally positioned within Cockle Bay Wharf Darling Harbour, just a moment's walk to the Sydney CBD. With sparkling water views stretching over Darling Harbour, Dockside blends function and space with a reputation for culinary excellence and exceptional service.
Renowned for holding successful events for more than a decade, Dockside is an outstanding space for events such as deluxe weddings on the harbour, business events, conventions, gala dinners, cocktail parties, conferences, formals and special occasions. Diversity is Dockside's strength catering for groups of 10 to 1200 people. Inspired by Australian cuisine, Dockside's team of passionate chefs present guests with delectable freshly-plated food served with a fine selection of beverages.
Bathed in natural light with floor to ceiling windows to capture the panoramic views, Dockside offers a level of diversity beyond compare.
Wrapped by a large terrace, Dockside is made up of five unique rooms that can be used individually, as a combination or as a whole venue. Dockside Sydney is a stunning, elegant venue for your wedding reception. Dockside Sydney provides a beautiful location with spectacular views of the harbour, as well as first-class catering services from our professional kitchen staff. We take care of all aspects of your event so that you don't have to worry about anything on your big day!
Having undergone a complete transformation in recent times through a striking multi-million dollar refit by Australia's most renowned interior designer Michael McCann of Dreamtime Australia, Dockside Darling Harbour has been elevated into a leading business and social events venue. Dockside has parking facilities at Wilson Parking in Cockle Bay Wharf, offering undercover access just moments from the venue. Wheelchair access is available.
Dockside Group Pty Ltd is a successful, family-owned hospitality company that has venues and restaurants at many first-class waterfront locations in Sydney. Founded by brothers Christopher, Theodore and Peter Drivas nearly 30 years ago with the opening of WatersEdge restaurant in Walsh Bay 1986 Dockside group was launched.
The Cockle Bay Rooms 1 & 2 and Quay Room 2 offer waterside views overlooking Darling Harbour. This venue space is an ideal choice for exhibitions and conferences, as well as celebratory events such as weddings and school formals.
The Darling Rooms 1 & 2 and Quay Room 1 offer waterside views overlooking Darling Harbour. This venue space is an ideal choice for exhibitions and conferences, as well as celebratory events such as weddings and school formals.
Dockside is ideally positioned within Cockle Bay Wharf, just a moment's walk to the Sydney CBD. With sparkling water views stretching over Darling Harbour, Dockside blends function and space with a reputation for culinary excellence and exc...
The following types of events can be held at Dockside:
- Networking Event
- School Formal
- Trivia Night
- Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- Workshop
- Wedding
- University Ball
- Trade Show
- Seminar
- Product Launch
- Meeting
- Gala Dinner
- Function
- Engagement Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Corporate Offsite
- Corporate Function
- Conference
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Christening
- Bar Mitzvah
- Awards Dinner
- AGM
- 50th Birthday Party
- Residential Conference
- Private Dining
- Executive Retreat
- Corporate Retreat
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
- Baby shower
- Bridal shower
- Exhibition
- Ceremony
- Training
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Dockside is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
The best way to find out if Dockside 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.
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Dockside:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- External Catering
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
- BYO Drinks
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Dockside Darling Harbour 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 Dockside 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 Dockside 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 Dockside if you book via us.
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.
Events at Dockside Darling Harbour start from 8000.00.
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.
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