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Dockside
Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Function Venue
•804 Seated
1200 Standing
Why you'll love Dockside
- Premium range of restaurant quality menus and beverage selections.
- 5 breakout rooms within the venue with both natural light and automated black out facilities.
- Offers a rooftop terrace with stunning water views and exclusive balcony access.
Dockside is a premier event venue situated in the heart of Darling Harbour at Cockle Bay Wharf, just moments away from the Sydney CBD. Boasting sparkling water views of Darling Harbour, Dockside is renowned for its exceptional service, culinary excellence, and versatility.
With over a decade of experience in hosting successful events, Dockside is an ideal space for various occasions, including cocktail parties, gala dinners, business events, conferences, school formals, engagement parties, wedding receptions and special occasions. The venue's unique strength lies in its ability to cater to groups of different sizes, ranging from 10 to 1200 people. Dockside's passionate chefs take inspiration from Australian cuisine, presenting guests with delectable, freshly-plated food served alongside a fine selection of beverages.
The venue's five unique rooms, wrapped in a large balcony level terrace, can be used individually or combined to form a whole venue. Dockside is a perfect location for wedding receptions, offering breathtaking views of the harbour and first-class catering services from their professional kitchen staff. The venue's large windows allow natural light to flood in, capturing the panoramic views of Darling Harbour, making it an ideal spot for any event.
Dockside Darling Harbour underwent a multi-million dollar renovation, led by Australia's most renowned interior designer, Michael McCann of Dreamtime Australia, making it a leading business and social events venue. Wilson Parking at Cockle Bay Wharf provides undercover access, with wheelchair access available.
Dockside Group Pty Ltd is a family-owned hospitality company with venues and restaurants in Sydney's first-class waterfront locations. Established nearly 30 years ago by brothers Christopher, Theodore, and Peter Drivas, the company launched with the opening of WatersEdge restaurant in Walsh Bay 1986. Dockside has since hosted numerous events, providing fun, catering packages, and exceptional facilities for every occasion.
Dockside Function Rooms
Quay Room 2 and Cockle Bay Room 1 & 2
With stunning waterside views overlooking Darling Harbour, the Cockle Bay Rooms 1 & 2 and Quay Room 2 are perfect spaces for a wide range of events. From exhibitions and conferences to weddings and school formals, this versatile venue has s...
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725
From $7,150
Darling Rooms and Quay Room 1
Located with breathtaking waterside views overlooking Darling Harbour, the Darling Rooms 1 & 2 and Quay Room 1 are versatile spaces that can accommodate a range of events. From exhibitions and conferences to weddings and school formals, thi...
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475
Price on Request
Entire Venue
With beautiful panoramic views extending over Darling Harbour and a prime location at Cockle Bay Wharf, just a short stroll from the Sydney CBD, Dockside combines function and space with a reputation for culinary brilliance and first-rate s...
804
1200
Price on Request
Reviews for Dockside
Nerisha Hiralal
August 10, 2025
Our wedding at the Dockside Group on the 5 July 2025 in Darling Harbour was nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to the remarkable team who brought it to life. From our very first meeting, Lenita was an absolute delight. She listened intently, anticipated our needs and radiated a warm, welcoming charm that instantly put us at ease. Her professionalism and gracious manner were instrumental in our decision to choose Dockside, alongside the breathtaking waterfront setting. Lenita then entrusted us to the skilled and personable care of Carol, whose poise, meticulous organisation and genuine warmth made the planning process effortless. She coordinated every detail behind the scenes from the ceremony to the reception and all the run sheets with precision and unwavering dedication. It was truly a pleasure working with Carol, in the months leading up to our big day. On the day itself, our event manager Anju was the embodiment of composure and expertise. A natural problem solver with exceptional management skills, she handled every detail with elegance and efficiency. She felt less like a coordinator and more like a trusted family member, ensuring that even the smallest hiccup was addressed with foresight and grace. We are incredibly thankful for Anju’s seamless coordination of the entire wedding and her amazing management of all suppliers, which truly made the day stress-free and flawless. A special commendation must go to Chef Malcolm, whose culinary artistry was a highlight of the evening. His menu was a refined fusion of flavours, artfully composed and layered with depth, offering our guests an unforgettable dining experience that was as visually stunning as it was delicious. To Lenita, Carol, Anju and the entire Dockside team - thank you for your professionalism, warmth, and tireless dedication. You transformed our wedding day into a flawless and unforgettable celebration and we recommend the Dockside Group wholeheartedly for any event you are considering having there.
Rezarta Rushitaj
June 27, 2025
We recently celebrated our daughter’s first birthday at L’Aqua by Dockside Group, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the very beginning, Marie Ambal was amazing to work with—so attentive, responsive, and supportive during the planning process. She made everything seamless and stress-free. On the day of the event, Anju, the venue manager, went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her professionalism and care made all the difference and allowed us to truly enjoy the special day with our family and friends. The venue itself was beautiful, the service was outstanding, and the whole team really made us feel looked after. We would highly recommend L’Aqua to anyone looking for a memorable, well-managed event space. Thank you again to Marie, Anju, and the team!
Robert Craparotta
June 3, 2025
As a busy Wedding MC I've had the pleasure of working at Dockside many a times, professional and friendly with every event hitting the spot. Highly recommended.
Amy Thom
June 23, 2025
Pretty good event venue. Main issue was I was there for a 2 day forum. The ball room was set up with tables for us to sit around. There are some huge columns throughout the room which obstruct your view of the presentation slides. There was too much light in the room and caused it all to be glarey. It would benefit from flipping the screens to be against the wall rather than against the window.
St Lucy's P & F Committee
November 25, 2024
Thank you so much to the very attentive team at Dockside for helping us raise funds for our students. We recently held our Gala Fundraiser dinner in the Darling room and with a short lead time to plan everything - the team helped us pull everything together. The food was delicious, the drinks were cold and the staff were wonderful. Thank you so much!
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