Helm Bar

Please enquire for pricing and availability.

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.

The following types of events can be held at Helm Bar & Bistro:

- 30th Birthday Party

- 40th Birthday Party

- 50th Birthday Party

- Bar Mitzvah

- Birthday Party

- Bucks Night

- Christmas Party

- Cocktail Party

- Corporate Function

- Engagement Party

- Function

- Hens Night

- Wedding

- 18th Birthday Party

- 21st Birthday Party

- Awards Dinner

- AGM

- Christening

- Gala Dinner

- Meeting

- Networking Event

- Product Launch

- Residential Conference

- School Formal

- Seminar

- End of Financial Year Party

- Bat Mitzvah

- Ceremony

- Training

- Trivia Night

- Conference

If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Helm Bar & Bistro is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

The best way to find out if Helm Bar & Bistro 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 Helm Bar & Bistro:

- Bar Tab

- Coffee / Tea

- Inhouse Catering

- Filtered Water

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 Helm Bar & Bistro 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 Helm Bar & Bistro 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 Helm Bar & Bistro 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 Helm Bar & Bistro 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.

Helm Bar is right on the waterfront on Cockle Bay Wharf at 7 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Helm Bar can accommodate a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of 400 guests for the entire venue.

Helm Bar & Bistro

Tuesday – Sunday from 11 am

Cockle Bay Yacht Club

Friday – Sunday from 11 am

Happy Hour

Daily, 5 - 7 pm

Helm Bar is a Sydney hot spot for casual dining and drinking. The Helm Bar & Bistro menu includes everything from beef burger dishes and Aussie classics, to pasta, pizza and tacos, as well as a large selection of wine, tap beers and crafted cocktails. They also offer gluten-free options, along with vegetarian and vegan choices.

You can view the full menu of Helm Bar & Bistro here.

They offer contactless service using their beacons set on each table. 

Yes, Helm Bar & Bistro is available for private hire. Please get in contact with the VenueNow team to find out if your preferred date is available. We'll take care of all the booking details for you and make sure that everything is taken care of on the day.

Yes, we recommend that you book your event at Helm Bar & Bistro as far in advance as possible to ensure availability and secure a range of dates that suit your needs. The VenueNow team are here to make sure that all your needs are taken care of and we'll be in contact with you throughout the entire process.

The dress code is smart casual.