Spice Trader at The Porter House Hotel

Hotel · Whole venue

  12 reviews  – 
203 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, 2000
Museum Station (100 m)

About this space

Spice Trader is Sydney’s latest cocktail bar, paying homage to a bygone era of merchant traders. A stylish late night rendezvous with an unforgettable bar and artisanal cocktails with the allure of the new and exotic.
Mysterious, playful and inviting. Boasting luxe interior design features, Spice Trader celebrates the grand merchant history of the heritage listed Porter House building, drawing on stories of The Spice Trail. This space has a maximum capacity of 110 guests.

Spice Trader Bar is open Thursday - Saturday from 5:00pm until late, however is available for private events all day of the week, all hours. Reach out and speak to us today to book a section of the venue for your group or discuss exclusive hire.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Packages include food and drinks which all goes towards the min spend.

Christmas Party Offers

Spice Trader Christmas Packages - 4 Hour cocktail event.

Min 50 guests, Max 110 guests.

Add cocktail on arrival - $26.00 per person.

*Spend $14,000 and we will include DJ for 4 hours*

Please enquire for additional information menu options and beverage packages.
Package 1 – Spice Trader
$205 per person
• 2-hour canapes 3 cold 3 hot 1 substantial
• 1 Grazing station (cheese, charcuterie)
• Plus 4 hour Basic + Extras beverage package
Package 2 – Spice Trader
$218 per person
• 2 hour canapes 3 cold 3 hot -
• 2 Grazing station (seafood) (cheese, charcuterie)
• Plus 4 hour Spice Trader beverage package

Conference Offers

Upgrade your conference lunch to our Du jour Menu in Dixson & Sons
• 2 Course - Additional $35.00 per person
• 3 Course – Additional $50.00 per person

Please enquire for additional information about our menu options.
Full Day Conference Package
$120 per person
• Arrival tea & coffee
• Morning break – selection of teas and coffee with chef’s selection sweet and savoury
• Porter House Business Lunch– Chefs selection of sandwiches, baguettes, 2 salads, charcuterie, Australian and
• International artisan cheeses and petite desserts
• Afternoon break - selection of teas and coffee with chef’s selection sweet and savoury
• Whole seasonal fruit on arrival
• Bottled water
• MGallery pads and pens
Half Day Conference Package
$105 per person
• Arrival tea & coffee
• Morning OR Afternoon break – selection of teas and coffee with chef’s selection of sweet and savoury
• Porter House Business Lunch – Chefs selection of sandwiches, baguettes, 2 salads, charcuterie, Australian and
• International artisan cheeses and petite desserts
• Whole seasonal fruit on arrival
• Bottled water
• MGallery pads and pens

Prices

Sunday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is based on the month and day of the week. Shown rates are a guide only.
Monday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is based on the month and day of the week. Shown rates are a guide only.
Tuesday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is based on the month and day of the week. Shown rates are a guide only.
Wednesday
11:00 am – 12:00 am
from $5000–$9000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $9000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is based on the month and day of the week. Shown rates are a guide only.
Thursday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $5000–$12000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $12000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is based on the month and day of the week. Shown rates are a guide only.
Friday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $5000–$12000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $12000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is based on the month and day of the week. Shown rates are a guide only.
Saturday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $5000–$12000 min. spend
Per evening
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $12000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is based on the month and day of the week. Shown rates are a guide only.
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 110
Dining
up to 100

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

No external catering
No smoking in the venue

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(12 reviews and ratings - )

LL
Leanne L.
September 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
RB
Renny B.
January 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
JJ
Jesslyn J.
January 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
HG
Helen G.
November 2023
Excellent communication
5.0

Porter House is the ideal venue for your next retreat, conference, private party or cocktail soirée. Designed in modernity yet steeped in history, our private dining and event spaces are flexible and adaptable. Whether you want something moody, engaging, energising or a place of focus, you’ll find it here.

The Porter House function rooms are bathed in natural light from the iconic arched Porter House windows and are furnished with a soft industrial feel. Oozing character and sophistication, our spaces are unique to Sydney. With abundant natural light and charm from its historic good looks, the Porter House event spaces provide bespoke offerings and attentive service, creating unique and memorable experiences.


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