Dunbar House
9 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay NSW 2030, Australia
Why you'll love Dunbar House
- Located on the shores of Watsons Bay in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs this impressive establishment is one of Sydney’s best-kept secrets, offering gorgeous harbour views.
- Dunbar House Watsons Bay is an exclusive Eastern Suburbs waterfront 1830’s mansion, that offers magnificently restored spaces, stunning interiors, contemporary food and fabulous service making the venue a perfect choice to host birthday parties, anniversary dinners, baby showers, kitchen teas, gala dinners and engagements parties.
- This venues spaces offer an array of bespoke catering options from High Tea parties, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, weddings, and cocktail parties, with menus comprised of fresh seasonal food.
Dunbar House Watsons Bay is an exclusive Eastern Suburbs waterfront 1830’s mansion, that offers magnificently restored spaces, stunning interiors, contemporary food and fabulous service making the venue a perfect choice to host birthday parties, anniversary dinners, baby showers, kitchen teas, gala dinners and engagements parties.
Located on the shores of Watsons Bay in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs this impressive establishment is one of Sydney’s best-kept secrets, offering gorgeous harbour views.
This venues spaces offer an array of bespoke catering options from High Tea parties, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, weddings, and cocktail parties, with menus comprised of fresh seasonal food. You have the option to host your event exclusively or host a smaller celebration non exclusively. Depending on your requirements and guest numbers our team will be able to tailor a bespoke package to suit your celebration.
Dunbar House Function Rooms
Dunbar House
Magnificently refurbished with the utmost attention to detail, This Venue offers world class dining, exceptional service & breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour. Located in one of Sydney’s most sort after Eastern Suburb locations this elega...
Frequently Asked Questions
Who manages Dunbar House Watsons Bay?
Dunbar House is part of Grand Pacific Group who also manage venues around Sydney such as The Tea Room QVB, Gunners' Barracks, Sergeants' Mess and The Blue Room.
When is Dunbar House open?
Dunbar House operates a café for alfresco a la carte breakfast & lunch 7 days from 8 am. The venue also caters to Weddings, corporate and private functions as well as exclusive evening events such as dinner parties and special family dinners.
Where is Dunbar House located?
Dunbar House is in a fantastic location at Watson's Bay, only 11km from the Sydney CBD by road and has easy access via charter vessel or ferry to Watsons Bay Wharf. This iconic Sydney mansion offers a beautiful view across Sydney Harbour.
The address is:
9 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay NSW 2030, Australia
Parking
Non-metered residential street parking is available around the venue.
By Bus
324 or 325 from Sydney CBD
By Ferry
Circular Quay or Manly to Watsons Bay
What's on the menu at Dunbar House?
How much does an event cost at Dunbar House?
Events at Dunbar House start from 2000.00.
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.
What type of events can be hosted at Dunbar House, Sydney Australia?
The following types of events can be held at Dunbar House:
- Wedding
- Christening
- Bar Mitzvah
- Product Launch
- Trivia Night
- Corporate Retreat
- 40th Birthday Party
- Corporate Offsite
- Residential Conference
- Christmas Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Gala Dinner
- Function
- Meeting
- Cocktail Party
- Trade Show
- Seminar
- Networking Event
- AGM
- Engagement Party
- Corporate Function
- Conference
- 50th Birthday Party
- Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- Executive Retreat
- University Ball
- Workshop
- School Formal
- Awards Dinner
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bridal shower
- Bat Mitzvah
- Baby shower
- Private Dining
- Training
- Ceremony
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Dunbar House is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Dunbar House is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Dunbar House 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 Dunbar House?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Dunbar House Restaurant & Tea Room:
- 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.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Dunbar House?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Dunbar House, Watsons Bay NSW 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 Dunbar House, Watsons Bay Sydney 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 Dunbar House 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 Dunbar House 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.
Why should I consider planning a Dunbar House Watsons Bay Wedding and other social events?
Magnificently refurbished with the utmost attention to detail, Dunbar House offers world-class dining and exceptional service. Located in one of Sydney's most sought-after Eastern Suburb locations, this elegant yet understated historic 1830s mansion is a perfect backdrop for wedding receptions that will be sure not only to impress guests but also join them on an unforgettable journey through time as they explore these beautiful surroundings!
This event destination in Sydney's chic Watsons Bay is also perfect for other social, corporate or private event celebrations. The venue can be hired exclusively for full day or evening events, as it has private spaces well suited to host intimate functions.
What locations can I hold my Dunbar House wedding reception and ceremony?
Ceremony under the fig tree:
Ceremonies may be hosted on the lower lawn of Robertson Park under the magnificent fig tree with spectacular Sydney Harbour as your backdrop.
Main Dining Room
The Main Dining Room is a beautiful space to celebrate love. The Main Dining Room has enough space for 110 seated guests and 120 people in an informal cocktail-style setting, including a dance floor. Located on the upper level, this beautiful room with its crystal chandeliers, Catherine Martin carpets, custom made furniture and antique marble fireplace adjoins the Harbour Terrace.
The Missoni Room:
The Missoni Room is an intimate space with ample room to host 40 guests for a banquet and 50 more in the informal setting.
Harbour Terrace:
The guests can enjoy their pre-reception drinks and canapes on the harbour terrace, absorbing the addictive beauty of this place while they wait for it all to start. The room has a capacity of 100 so there's no need to worry about space!