The Loft at The Dale

Photo / Film Studio · Whole venue

  77 reviews  – 
27-39 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale, Sydney, 2008
Redfern Station (700 m)

About this space

The Dale Loft is a versatile and rustic, warehouse-style space available to hire in the heart of Chippendale.

The west-facing windows give you the most spectacular afternoon light, which starts creeping in after lunch, and stretches all the way into the space as you watch the sunset over the neighbouring roof tops.

The interiors at The Dale Loft is specifically designed to enhance the rustic nature of the nearly 100 year old space. Leaning into the rich creative history of the building, and adding a vintage modern flare, the Dale Loft is a perfect space for your editorial shoot, team meeting, or small gathering.

The space is wheelchair accessible, with a ground-level entrance and elevator. all doors and hallways fit a moderate/average sized wheelchair. However, please note, while bathroom is accessible via a short ramp, there isn't any hand-rails or mobility aids available.

Enquire now if you’d like to build a set, paint walls, or transform the space, we’re open to creativity.

If you’re looking for a unique space to run a workshop, celebrate a birthday or host an intimate dinner, we’re a perfect space for that too!

The high ceilings, rustic floor boards, newly renovated kitchen and old-world charm add a talking point to any group event. We're located right behind Central One, in the creative hub of Chippendale. Walking distance to major public transport and super close to GREAT food!

Lighting equipment available to hire, just let us know what you're thinking you'll need

---- NOTE: We don't host loud, boozy parties ----


Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $400–$650 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
DOES NOT INCLUDE LIGHTING HIRE

Additional Hours: $100/hr

Events are available for day time only.
If you would like to book a night time event, please contact us to arrange the details.
Monday
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $400–$650 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
DOES NOT INCLUDE LIGHTING HIRE

Additional Hours: $100/hr

Events are available for day time only.
If you would like to book a night time event, please contact us to arrange the details.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $400–$650 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
DOES NOT INCLUDE LIGHTING HIRE

Additional Hours: $100/hr

Events are available for day time only.
If you would like to book a night time event, please contact us to arrange the details.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $400–$650 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
DOES NOT INCLUDE LIGHTING HIRE

Additional Hours: $100/hr

Events are available for day time only.
If you would like to book a night time event, please contact us to arrange the details.
Thursday
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $400–$650 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
DOES NOT INCLUDE LIGHTING HIRE

Additional Hours: $100/hr

Events are available for day time only.
If you would like to book a night time event, please contact us to arrange the details.
Friday
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $400–$650 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
DOES NOT INCLUDE LIGHTING HIRE

Additional Hours: $100/hr

Events are available for day time only.
If you would like to book a night time event, please contact us to arrange the details.
Saturday
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $400–$650 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
from $650 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
DOES NOT INCLUDE LIGHTING HIRE

Additional Hours: $100/hr

Events are available for day time only.
If you would like to book a night time event, please contact us to arrange the details.

Capacity

Standing
up to 45
Dining
up to 36
Theatre
up to 45
Boardroom
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 24
Classroom
up to 30

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Clothing Racks, Steamer & Changing Room
Multiple Setup Opportunities
Bluetooth Speaker
Kitchen and Lounging Facilities
Wide Range of Backdrop Options
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

Booking includes access to light stands, polyboards, reflectors and coloured paper backdrops. For more information on available equipment and accessories, contact us.
All prices include GST.

Minimum Half-day hire (4 hours).
Flexible Options & packaging deals available.
Loading Zone available for Drop Off / Pick Up.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(77 reviews and ratings - )

TG
Tom G.
October 2024
Filming Location · 3 guests
Kate was outstanding with communication, answering questions leading up to and on the day. Very helpful. Even helping us by putting brand specific coloured objects on the shelving units. Space is fantastic for creating different looks. Really cool. All the light stands and c stands you need provided. Recording videos, traffic sound was minimal as the studio isn't on the road side. We did have a motorbike pull up outside in the alleyway which we had to stop for, but not for long. Overall, I would say it's pretty perfect for outside noise, only a couple of moments during a 6 hour shoot. Which in central Sydney is the same as a 5 star rave review! Hire this space, you won't regret it!
5.0
A
Anthony
September 2024
Photo Studio · 4 guests
Amazing space to work in with an abundance of back drops, lots of light which is easily controlled with black block out curtains. Gorgeous wooden floor boards and classy furniture. Good amenities, kitchen, bathroom. And Kate was fabulous. She is highly responsive with communication and extremely helpful working ideas, offering solutions and different concepts. Can't speak highly enough of my experience and look forward to shooting here again.
4.8
MZ
Melody Z.
September 2024
Self Catering · 20 guests
I hosted a bridal shower at this venue. The lovely decor was a great backdrop for pictures and Kate was so accomodating, friendly and quick to respond.
5.0
HS
Helena S.
August 2024
Pop Up Shop · 6 guests
We recently hosted a Bridal Wear Trunk Show at The Loft, and it was absolutely fantastic! We received so many compliments from our brides about how amazing the space is. Kate and her husband were incredibly helpful from start to finish. They answered hundreds of our questions, helped set up the space, moved furniture, and even went above and beyond in helping me arrange the racks and display wall. We’re super grateful for their support and will definitely be back!
5.0

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Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About The Dale

Located in the Iconic Chippendale creative Precinct, The Dale Studios is a large (6m x 6m) photographic cyclorama, photo and film studio located on Wellington st Chippendale, just a stones throw from Central One, Central Railway Station and Railway square, just look for the bright teal door.

We are a locally owned, independent studio with a wide range of flexible options, the Studio is perfect for Fashion Editorials, Portrait photography, Ecomm photography and way more!

We are committed to keeping the rich photographic cultural heritage of Chippendale alive.
Our aim is to take the historically creative inner-city suburb of Chippendale, and in particular, the Iconic Brewery Haylofts, and integrate it into the modern urban growth that is changing the suburb… all without loosing it’s rustic edge.

It’s a homage to the past, with an eye on the future.


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