The Captains Balcony
46 Erskine Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
The Captains Balcony is a chic and sleek venue, located in the heart of Sydney’s office-filled city streets. As a function venue, it runs the gamut of business meetings during the day, after work drinks in the evening, and then onto parties and celebrations hurtling into the weekend. The Captain's Balcony – and yes, there is a balcony involved, that ain’t no misnomer – underwent a massive overhaul in 2015, bringing the popular nightspot into the world of boutique beers, international wines, and sophisticated good times.Perched above the hustle and bustle down below, The Captain's Balcony takes in a number of different spaces for groups – whether it be a dinner special during the week, a hushed conversation and intimate glass of wine with someone special, or more raucous drinks with mates on a Friday. Sydney's Captain's Balcony is found on Erskine Street, near Wynyard railway station and Darling Harbour – a pretty convenient location for all those office-dwellers and cubicle warriors out there.
The Captains Balcony Function Rooms

Balcony Cocktail Lounge
The Balcony Cocktail Lounge is an intimate, moody space, all artfully and stylishly exposed bricks, sleek vibes, and decadent couches. With room for up to 20, the Cocktail Lounge is well suited to groups of friends out for a drink after w...

The Calm and Breezy Outdoor Courtyard
Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air in our outdoor courtyard. Perfect for an intimate gathering of 8-12 people. This space is a chic and sleek venue, located in the heart of Sydney’s office-filled city streets. As a function venue, it runs th...

Balcony Bar Space
Balcony Bar - a sleek, urban venue in Sydney. Yes, there's a balcony involved, and yes, there's a hell of a bar in there too. Boutique beers, modern snacks to accompany, and a sophisticated ambiance throughout. This space is great for la...

Top Bar Space
The Top Bar Area is just that, a bar perched atop the main area. Put simply, this stylish space - all artfully exposed bricks and luxurious lounges - is good for smaller, private events in need of something a little more exclusive. And a pr...

Bosom Front Window Space
The Front Window space refers to the intimate lounge space, situated (shock!) at the popular bar's front window. A super place to while away an evening with mates, with a superb vantage point from which to watch the world go by; Great for s...
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What steps are involved in booking an event at The Captains Balcony?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Captains Balcony 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 The Captains Balcony 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 The Captains Balcony 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 The Captains Balcony if you book via us.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at The Captain's Balcony?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Captain's Balcony:
- Bar Tab
- External Catering
- Filtered Water
- Inhouse Catering
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
How do I find out if The Captains Balcony is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Captains Balcony 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 type of events can be hosted at The Captains Balcony?
The following types of events can be held at The Captains Balcony:
- Function
- Hens Night
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- Trivia Night
- Engagement Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Corporate Function
- Cocktail Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- Birthday Party
- Bucks Night
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Bat Mitzvah
- Baby shower
- Bridal shower
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Captains Balcony is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How much does an event cost at The Captain's Balcony?
Events at The Captain's Balcony 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.