The Beresford
354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Located in Surry Hills, one of the most vibrant suburbs in Sydney, The Beresford Upstairs was made for a good time. This space was purposely built as a live music venue, with a large stage, a balcony, cutting-edge sound system, tiered booths for uninterrupted viewing and both a bar in the main room and a cocktail lounge out back. While this is the perfect place for an unforgettable party, Upstairs Beresford is great for business too (mixed with pleasure, of course!).
From product launches to a team-building day out, to work events with a difference, to trivia nights, we’ll guarantee everyone will be having fun. Perhaps you’re celebrating? Whether it’s a conference, engagement or just because, get the party started with some cocktails and canapés and mingle with your guests. When day turns into night, hit the dancefloor, take in the atmosphere from one of the terrace balconies, or relax with a drink in hand in the cocktail lounge out back.
This space is cool, casual and perfect as is, but if you have a vision in mind, our in-house stylists, florist and production team are ready to create something truly unique. Quirky and full of fun, Upstairs Beresford is ready and waiting to show every guest a great time. Upstairs Beresford Cocktail Bar can be booked for semi-private parties for up to 150 guests. Capacity for cocktail style is up to 500 and for trivia, 170.
The Beresford Function Rooms
Vibrant Live Music Bar, Exclusive Hire
This space was purposely built as a live music venue, with a large stage, a balcony, cutting-edge sound system, tiered booths for uninterrupted viewing, and both a bar in the main room and a cocktail lounge out back. While this is the perfe...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Beresford a live music venue?
This space was originally built as a live music venue with a large stage, balcony for uninterrupted viewing and a cutting-edge sound system.
How much does an event cost at The Beresford?
Events at The Beresford start from 4000.00.
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 The Beresford?
The following types of events can be held at The Beresford:
- 21st Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Birthday Party
- Bucks Night
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Conference
- 30th Birthday Party
- Corporate Function
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Hens Night
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- Seminar
- Trade Show
- University Ball
- Workshop
- Trivia Night
- Exhibition
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Upstairs Beresford is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if The Beresford is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Beresford 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 The Beresford Upstairs?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Beresford Upstairs:
- Bar Tab
- 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 The Beresford Hotel?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Beresford Hotel 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 Upstairs Beresford 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 Upstairs Beresford 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 Upstairs Beresford 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.