A world of your own with Sydney’s Best Private Dining Rooms
Ahhh solace. Away from the screaming children, cute couples and messy eaters is what you get from the sanctity of your very own private dining room. If you have a special occasion or simply need somewhere private to host a work dinner, take your pick from this guide covering the best private dining rooms in Sydney.
The Dining Room (at The Collective), The Rocks
If you’re after a private dining experience that feels both exclusive and effortlessly cool, The Lounge at The Dining Room has your name on it. Perched above the buzz of The Rocks, this elevated space delivers heritage charm with a side of modern edge—think sandstone walls, timber beams, soft mood lighting, and your own private bar (yes, really). Whether you’re planning a swanky long lunch, cocktail soirée or something in between, The Lounge comfortably hosts up to 60 seated or 100 standing guests. Expect refined dishes from The Dining Room’s acclaimed kitchen and a wine list boasting over 1,000 drops. With a built-in DJ booth and a seasoned floor team, this is one of Sydney’s best-kept secrets for throwing a private event with polish, personality and a touch of rock ‘n’ roll.
The Dining Room, Upstairs at The Collective, 99 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Island Radio, Redfern
Looking for a private dining experience that’s anything but boring? Island Radio’s upstairs spaces, Jungle Boogie and Radio Rave, are made for vibey hangs, team lunches, birthday feasts, and everything in between. With no minimum spend, no deposit, and flexible set menus starting at $89 or $129 per person, it’s easy to plan your next event. Jungle Boogie brings lush island energy with bold prints and a full AV setup, perfect for casual celebrations or laid back presentations. Radio Rave turns it up with glitter walls, plush seating, and optional karaoke for just 10 dollars per person, ideal for big birthdays or nights that end in a singalong. With just one booking per room per service, the space is all yours. Lunch or dinner, business or boogie, just pick your room and let the good times roll.
Island Radio, Wunderlich Lane, South Eveleigh NSW 2015
The Squires Landing, The Rocks
This James Squire’s flagship brewhouse offers a private table for 10 with simply breathtaking water views over the Sydney Opera House. Here, you can enjoy a menu focused on produce from the sea and land and cooked over fire at one of Sydney’s best waterfront destinations. It’s a fine-dining view without the fine-dining price tag. So pick your 14 best foodie friends and enjoy a private dining experience at Squires Landing.
The Squires Landing, Northern end of the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay West, The Rocks 2000, (02) 8014 5661
Table Manners, Bronte
Tucked just off the Bronte strip, Table Manners is where laid-back coastal charm meets European polish—and yes, it delivers both style and substance. The private dining room, hidden at the back of the mural-clad space, features a large round marble table that comfortably seats 10, perfect for intimate celebrations or effortlessly chic group dinners. It’s the kind of spot where the wine flows freely. With two set menu options ($89 or $135pp), expect seasonal hits like crispy spaghetti all’Assassina with king prawns and a curated wine collection that’s as well-considered as the interiors.
Table Manners, 135 Macpherson St, Bronte NSW 2024
The Malaya, CBD
A long lunch with kick? The Malaya delivers—especially in its sleek new semi-private space at Grosvenor Place. Tucked just off the main dining floor, this 30-seater offers the best of both worlds: the buzz of the restaurant and a little breathing room for you and your crew. Ideal for client dinners or group catch-ups that revolve around serious flavour, the menu is a greatest hits of satay, sambol, sambal, and spice-driven seafood curries, with recipes that have stood the test of time. The wine list gives plenty of love to riesling (smart move), while tropical-leaning cocktails balance the heat with refreshing ease. It’s polished, packed with personality, and just the right amount of fiery.
The Malaya, Level 1, 225 George St, Grosvenor Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Da Orazio, Bondi
Da Orazio in Bondi has unveiled a stunning transformation, launching its brand new stylish private dining room inspired by Puglia’s masserie. The new space is perfect for summer gatherings, from family meals to special events. Restaurateur and celebrated chef, Orazio D’Elia, has announced the next phase of Da Orazio with a new look and feel across the venue’s interiors.
Da Orazio, The Hub, Boheme, Shop LG 09, 75/79 Hall St, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Tilda, CBD
Tilda’s private dining room seats up to 10 guests, perfect for intimate gatherings. Choose from set menus ($89, $119, $159pp), featuring standout seafood dishes like lobster pasta and crab toast with caviar. A $1500 minimum spend applies, plus a 10% service charge. Located in the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Tilda offers elevated Australian dining in an exclusive setting.
Tilda, 61-101 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000
Pacific Dining Room, Icebergs Dining Room & Bar
With stunning views over Bondi Beach, the Pacific Dining Room is Sydney’s only private dining space overlooking Bondi Beach. Perfect for celebrations or corporate events, it seats up to 40 guests with a private bar and tailored menus. Maurice Terzini’s award-winning menu blends Italian traditions with native Australian ingredients, offering canapes, feasting menus, or bespoke options. A picturesque setting for unforgettable dining.
Bondi Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, 1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Promenade, Bondi Beach
For a private dining experience with iconic views, The Grotto at Promenade Bondi Beach is the perfect pick. Overlooking Bondi’s shoreline through the pavilion archways, this intimate space seats up to 12 guests. With group menus starting at $79 per person and a $1500 minimum spend (plus 10% service), diners can enjoy fresh, seasonal dishes in a relaxed yet elegant setting. Whether it’s a special occasion or a corporate event, The Grotto pairs stunning scenery with exceptional dining.
Promenade Bondi Beach, Bondi Pavilion Shop, 4a Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Nour
Nour (meaning ‘Light’ in Arabic) opened in Surry Hills in 2016 with a dream to present classic Lebanese and Middle Eastern flavours in a fresh, exciting way. And that is exactly what they have done. As one of the best small private dining rooms in Sydney, Nour’s intimate Private Dining Room seats up to 16 guests and boasts an entire glass wall overlooking their beautiful decking. Offering two set menus for $89pp and $119pp available for groups of 7 or more, it is the ideal space to share a Middle Eastern feast with your loved ones. The creative and downright delicious menus feature share plates of chicken bits shawarma, Barberry glazed lamb shoulder and wood-fired eggplant. Why not make it a boozy affair and tack on one of the bottomless beverage options; choose from bottomless French rosé, Almaza beer, cocktails, and prosecco.
Nour, Shop 3, 490 Crown Street, Surry Hills NSW, 02 9331 3413, Open 7 days for dinner and Friday to Sunday for lunch.
Bibo Wine Bar
Bibo is an elegant yet relaxed restaurant and wine bar, offering top-quality Mediterranean food with Portuguese influence and an extensive wine list. Running the show is ex-Guillaume at Bennelong Head Chef Jose Silva and former Rockpool sommelier Louella Mathews; so you know you’ll be in good hands. Get cosy at Bibo with their private function options, available in the Upstairs Dining Room, Courtyard or Whole Venue. Their versatile private spaces can accommodate functions catering to up to 65 guests. When it comes to food, you have the choice of canapé menus for stand-up cocktail functions or the chef’s menus for sit-down events. The menu preferences, budget and dietary requirements can also be customised to your event.
Bibo Wine Bar, 7 Bay St, Double Bay, NSW, 02 9362 4680, Open Mon- Thurs: 5:30pm – close, Fri, Sat & Sun: midday- close.
Chin Chin
It’s no secret Chin Chin is the perfect venue for gathering, especially with private dining options like this! You can host up to 120 in this beautiful building, or for a more intimate affair choose from private dining rooms Chii 1 (66 seated/80 standing), Chii 2 (30 seated/40 standing) or Chii 3 (14 seated). You can also take over the iconic GoGo bar. Dine on Chin Chin’s signature South-East Asian ‘Feed Me’ banquet and compliment all that spice and flavour with an extensive drinks menu.
Chin Chin, 69 Commonwealth St Surry Hills
Hubert
When it comes to private dining rooms in Sydney, you’ll find Hubert at the top of almost every list; who wouldn’t want to dine in one of the city’s most classy and bustling venues with 10 of your best friends? Restaurant Hubert in the CBD serves some of the highest quality french cuisine, pours delicious wine, and plays live jazz. It’s no wonder this winning combo has won over so many Sydneysiders as a favourite dining spot. They offer two intimate private dining rooms, the ‘Port Cave’ and the ‘Botero Boardroom’, which both fit 8-10 guests. Choose from the Petit Banquet for $95pp or Grand Banquet for $145pp with an option to add matching wines by sommelier Andy Tyson. Plus, the famous digestif trolley is just another incentive to book Hubert’s Port Cave room for your next special occasion.
Hubert, Basement 15 Bligh Street, Sydney, 02 9232 0881, Open Mon- Sat: 5pm- 1am. Closed Sundays.
O Bar and Dining, CBD
With many of the options on this list tucked away underground or in the outer pockets of venues for privacy, it is often hard to find private dining rooms in Sydney with a view. But at O Bar and Dining’s ‘Salon Prive’, not only do they have an exquisite private dining room, you also get to enjoy 360-degree views of Sydney Harbour as the restaurant slowly rotates during your meal. The wow factor starts from the moment you enter, with the attentive staff pouring you a glass of complimentary champagne while you take in Sydney’s shimmering skyline. The private dining room can sit up to 28 people on one table, and is the perfect setting for upscale corporate lunches, milestone celebrations, cocktail parties, proposals or even intimate weddings. The entire menu is influenced by healthy, natural ingredients, with specialised cocktails to match.
O Bar and Dining, Level 47, 264 George Street, Sydney, 02 9247 9777, Open Dinner: Mon- Sun from 5pm, Lunch: Fri from 12pm.
Lotus, The Galaries, CBD
The vibrant restaurant and dumpling bar, Lotus at The Galeries is home to some of Sydney CBD’s best private dining rooms. Their menus are a delicious celebration of modern Shanghainese cuisine and traditional Cantonese cuisine. Take your pick from five dining rooms, including the full glass Fish Bowl which seats 8 people. The White Room or the Black Room both seat up to 12 people at a round table. The Ying Yang room sits up to 20 guests on one long table. It’s a semi private room with glass doors so you can still feel like you’re in the lively restaurant, just without the distractions of other diners. The Blue Lady Room seats up to 40 people and works well for canapé style events. Lotus have set banquet menus available for groups of 4 or more, perfect for group dining.
Lotus, The Galeries, 500 George St, Sydney, 02 9267 3699, Open Mon- Sat: Lunch, 12pm – 3pm, Dinner, 5.30pm – 10pm, Sunday: Lunch, 12pm – 3pm, Dinner, 5.30pm – 9pm
Public Dining Room, Mosman
The Public Dining Room, overlooking the picturesque Balmoral Beach in Mosman is one of Sydney’s best private dining rooms to book for a Summer lunch or dinner. With floor to ceiling windows showcasing the beach’s glimmering waters, you’ll be able to taste the sea salt in the air for a truly special occasion. Their private dining room can sit up to 33 people or for a bigger event, the terrace can hold up to 55 people. Australian produce is the star of the seasonal menu, and an extensive wine list will keep you satisfied for hours as you watch the sunset. Ideal for engagements, milestone birthdays, or for showing off Sydney to your out of town friends.
Public Dining Room, 2A The Esplanade, Mosman, Open Mon-Fri: 12-3pm, 6-9:30pm, Sat: 8-10am, 12-3pm, 6-9:30pm, Sun: 8-10am, 12-3pm
The Winery, Surry Hills
No matter the occasion, The Winery is a top pick when looking for a private dining room in Sydney. The quirky, versatile venue lends itself to a broad range of events, from product launches and intimate weddings to bestie lunches and hens parties. In their retro-style private dining room complete with portraits of Elvis Presley hanging on the walls, you can seat up to 30 people. The funky indoor garden space aptly named The Garden Room can sit up to 24 people. There is also the option to combine the Private Dining Room and The Garden Room for larger events to seat 54. You can choose from one of three menus: their playful ‘Bring Me Food’, a share-style menu showcasing the chef’s selected dishes, the ‘La Di Da’ menu, or the Bottomless Brunch menu, featuring Bellinis, sparkling, and of course, rose.
The Winery, 285A Crown St, Surry Hills, Open Sun-Thurs: 12pm-11pm, Fri & Sat: 12pm-12am
Bloodwood, Newtown
Bloodwood is all about the Inner West even in its design, with an emphasis on recycled and industrial interior. At this Newtown joint, you’ll get excellent service and a creative menu featuring modern Australian food. Their 8-course banquet menu features some of their best dishes including fried chicken, BBQ pork ribs, and polenta chips, paired with lots of craft beers and good wine. The private dining room sits up to 16 people and is perfect for more intimate events such as Birthdays and anniversaries. So, if you agree that #InnerWestIsBest, you know where to go.
Bloodwood, 416 King St, Newtown, Open Dinner: Mon-Sun: from 5pm, Lunch: Sat & Sun from 12pm
Paddo Inn, Paddington
From the grill straight to the plate, is there any better way to experience meat and seafood? The Paddo Inn is a lively neighbourhood pub known for its love of simplicity. What’s better, the private dining room is tucked away from the frivolity of the grill bar below. Bright by day, candlelit by night, the Paddo Inn’s private room has something for every mood or occasion. Situated next to a private open-air courtyard it’s the room for any occasion. The room seats up to 20 people seated, or 30 people for a cocktail party.
The Paddo Inn, 338 Oxford St, Paddington, Open Mon- Thurs: 12pm-12am, Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am, Sun: 12pm-10pm
Toko Sydney, CBD
TOKO restaurant is an institution that has been gracing food lovers with its contemporary Japanese style of dining for over 15 years. Having recently relocated from Surry Hills to Sydney’s CBD, the restaurant brings a new yet familiar TOKO experience to the city, featuring 100 seats, a robata grill counter and sushi bar counter, and a private dining room. TOKO’s dining style is contemporary Japanese Izakaya, complemented by a curated selection of Sake, Japanese whisky and inventive cocktails. The new venue features an intimate 16-patron private dining room perfect for celebrations, special occasions and work events. Be one of the first to experience TOKO in its new home but with the same relaxed and vibrant offering.
TOKO Restaurant, Lower Ground, 275 George St, Sydney / 02 9357 6100
The Gidley, CBD
The Norkolk Room at the Gidley may just be our favourite private dining room in Sydney’s CBD. Classy, indulgent, and decadent, this is where you take the clients you need to impress, or your best mates to toast a milestone. The intimate space seats up to 20 people and has its very own stocked bar, personalised to you and lucky guests. As a renowned steakhouse, it’s no surprise that the star of the menu is the standing rib roast or the ribeye. With moody lighting and old-world style, your private dining experience at The Gidley is sure to be a memorable one.
The Gidley, Basement/161 King St, Sydney, 02 9169 6898, Open Tues-Sat: 12pm-12am, Mon: 5pm-12am
Pilu at Freshwater
The Balcony Room at Pilu seats up to 16 guests and offers stunning beachfront views over Freshwater Beach. As one of the Northern Beaches’ most highly rated fine dining restaurants, you know the food will be just as stunning as the outlook. The Sardinian menu combines tradition and modern techniques, with local and seasonal ingredients at its heart. Expect dishes such as coral trout Crudo, Sardinian pasta dishes and slow roasted suckling pig. This is the ultimate private dining room in Sydney’s Northern Beaches for a special occasion.
Pilu at Freshwater, Moore Rd, Freshwater, 02 9938 3331, Open Wed-Sat: 12-3pm & 6-9pm, Sun: 12-3pm
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the best private dining rooms in Sydney for special occasions?
For special occasions such as milestone birthdays or intimate engagements, check out the private dining rooms at The Gidley, Chiswick in Woollahra, or Hubert in the CBD.
What is the best private dining room in Sydney with a view?
With 360 views of Sydney harbour, check out ‘Salon Prive’ at O Bar and Dining, or for ocean views, choose Pilu at Freshwater’s Balcony Room or Public Dining Room in Mosman.
What is the best private dining room in Sydney for corporate events?
Located in Wynyard, Bopp & Tone is ideal for client lunches in the CBD. Toko is also a great option located in George St.
