Entire Venue at The Marina - Cafe & Bar

Cafe
·
Whole venue
Camber Wharf, Cockatoo Island, Sydney, 2039 –
Balmain, Sydney

About this space

The Marina Cafe & Bar is located on the historical Cockatoo Island, in the middle of Sydney Harbour.

Just 9 minutes by ferry from Barangaroo, this venue is ideally located a short distance away from the city, yet a world away from the stress of city life.

A peaceful and calm, beer garden surrounded by its container cafe, bar and food truck, and towered by old cranes on the water front ....present a unique and ambient venue for any private event.

Specialising in corporate functions, engagements and milestone birthdays as well as Wedding packages featuring special ceremonies on the Island and casual yet beautiful receptions to follow.

Marina Cafe & Bar can cater for charter vessels on Sydney Harbour, school groups, campers, corporate conferences and film and production crews on Cockatoo Island all year round.

Offering its own private transport to the Island, Marina Cafe & Bar can transfer up to 300 guests from Darling Harbour to Cockatoo Island, making your event that extra bit special.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

GRAZING TABLES
• Cheese grazing | $20 pp
• European grazing | $25 pp
• fruity fun | $20 pp
• sweet grazing | $30 pp

CHEFS SERVICE
Dinner plates | From $50 pp

COCKTAIL - CANAPÉS
• 3 choices (6 PCS) | $35 pp
• 4 choices (8 PCS) | $45 pp
• 5 choices (10 PCS) | $53 pp
• 6 choices (13 PCS) | $65 pp

Christmas Party Offers

Island Christmas Carvery
$99 per person
Package includes:
• Three courses
• Drink on arrival
• Live music
• Lawn games
• Novelty Christmas Cracker

Wedding Offers

$22500 min. spend
Be transported into a world of history, nature, and beauty…a rustic island setting in the middle of Sydney Harbour, Australia.

One of Sydney’s best kept secrets can now become your very own special Wedding venue.
With packages to suit any budget, and a team of specialized event organizers; The Marina Café & Bar works with couples on an individual basis, to create a wholesome, meaningful and relaxed wedding day that will be remembered by all.

From jaw dropping harbour view ceremonies, to cocktail receptions, lawn games, wedding cakes, photography sets and no fuss catering and flowers.

Marina Café & Bar prides itself on unique weddings with a difference.
A safe, outdoor environment with onsite purpose built cover, the Marina Cafe & Bar operates
all year round and offers exclusive venue hire for up to 150 guests.
The Classic Wedding
$150 per person
The Classic Wedding - Reception Only (50 - 150 People)

• Private Venue Hire of The Marina - Café & Bar
• Gourmet Finger food (6 pieces per person)
• 4 Hour Classic Drinks Packages
• Event Management and Event Set up
• Wedding & Photography Permit for Cockatoo Island
• Golf buggy ‘chauffeur’ for island photography
• Sound System with iPod connectivity
• Wireless microphone
• Small Posy flower table décor
• Security
The Premium Wedding - Ceremony & Reception
$200 per person
The Premium Wedding Ceremony (50 – 150 People)
• Ceremony at Biloela lawn, Cockatoo Island
• Simple seating set up for 30
• Sea grass rug
• Wine barrel mini bar for that first celebratory drink; served to all guests following the ceremony
• Security

The Premium Wedding Reception (50 – 150 People)
• Private Venue Hire of The Marina - Café & Bar
• Gourmet Finger food (8 pieces per person)
• 4 Hour Classic Drinks Package
• Event Management and set up
• Wedding & Photography Permit for Cockatoo Island
• Golf buggy ‘chauffeur’ for island photography
• Sound System with iPod connectivity
• Wireless microphone
• Small posy flower table décor
• Security
The Platinum Wedding - Ceremony & Reception
$300 per person
The Platinum Wedding Ceremony (50 - 150 People)
• Ceremony at Biloela lawn
• Simple seating set up for 30
• Sea grass rug
• Wine barrel mini bar for that first celebratory drink; served to all guests
• Security

The Platinum Wedding Reception (50 -150 People)
• Private Venue Hire of Marina Café & Bar
• Gourmet Finger food (6 pieces per person)
• 4 Hour Premium Drinks Packages
• Event Management and set up
• Wedding & Photography Permit for Cockatoo Island
• Golf buggy ‘chauffeur’ for island photography
• Sound System with iPod connectivity
• Wireless microphone
• Security
• Private water transfers for Wedding party from Balmain or Woolwich only
• Cheese and Dessert grazing table
• Live Music & Set up
• Floral Table décor (Colour selection of your choice)
• Single Tier, Barely Naked Wedding Cake (Flavour Choice of White Chocolate, Caramel or Chocolate)
• Live Risotto Station, Live Paella Station or Live Wood Fire Pizza Station

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Natural light
Marquee
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(16 reviews and ratings - )

SB
Sara B.
December 2023
Christmas Party · 110 guests
Whole venue to ourselves, all the staff were very helpful, Sammie was excellent, had undercover area, provided games for everyone, food was great
Majority of the venue is weather dependant but there was an undercover area which was great
5.0
GG
Grace G.
November 2022
Christmas Party · 60 guests
Amazing venue, people and service! Couldn't be happier. Best Christmas party yet! Thanks to everyone at the Marina for having MM.
5.0
JL
Julian L.
November 2020
Birthday Party · 40 guests
Melissa and her Staff went above and beyond to present a lovely evening. They were incredibly friendly, patient and helpful throughout.
Nothing, other than the insane hot weather on the day.
5.0
FC
Fiona C.
July 2023
Excellent communication
5.0

Located next to Camber Wharf Marina, and between Fitzroy and Sutherland Docks, The Marina Cafe is a relaxed alfresco setting, ideally situated to set up for the day or spend time taking a break and planning your next move on the Island.

We are a family friendly operation, ensuring kids can find things to enjoy as well as their parents.

Available for private hire or marquee reserve - we cater for all types of events form team building days, Weddings on Cockatoo Island, Christmas Party's & Birthdays. The options are endless!


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