Dining Area at Rita's Bar and Kitchen/ Cat and Fiddle

Restaurant · Semi-private area

  1 review  – 
452-456 Darling Street, Sydney, 2041
Balmain, Sydney

About this space

Step into Rita's and immerse yourself in a captivating space that seamlessly transitions from day to night. During the day, natural light streams through our glass roof, illuminating the interior and creating a vibrant and airy atmosphere.

Leafy, oversized plants thrive within, complementing the green leaf wallpapered feature wall, evoking a sense of nature's embrace.

As you explore further, you'll discover a harmonious blend of Mediterranean influences. Our tiled bench tables exude a warm and rustic charm, while the large, sturdy wooden tables provide a welcoming setting for communal gatherings.

Anticipate an exceptional experience with us as we provide you with a preview of our menu and personalized drink options in advance.


Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Per evening
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is required.
A $1000 deposit is required upon confirmation of booking.
The above prices exclude Public Holidays, Melbourne Cup Day, and New Year's Eve. Please inquire about specific pricing.
Corkage fee of $2.50/person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Monday
12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per evening
5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is required.
A $1000 deposit is required upon confirmation of booking.
The above prices exclude Public Holidays, Melbourne Cup Day, and New Year's Eve. Please inquire about specific pricing.
Corkage fee of $2.50/person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per evening
5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is required.
A $1000 deposit is required upon confirmation of booking.
The above prices exclude Public Holidays, Melbourne Cup Day, and New Year's Eve. Please inquire about specific pricing.
Corkage fee of $2.50/person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per evening
5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is required.
A $1000 deposit is required upon confirmation of booking.
The above prices exclude Public Holidays, Melbourne Cup Day, and New Year's Eve. Please inquire about specific pricing.
Corkage fee of $2.50/person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
from $2000–$3500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per evening
5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is required.
A $1000 deposit is required upon confirmation of booking.
The above prices exclude Public Holidays, Melbourne Cup Day, and New Year's Eve. Please inquire about specific pricing.
Corkage fee of $2.50/person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Friday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3500–$5000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Per evening
5:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is required.
A $1000 deposit is required upon confirmation of booking.
The above prices exclude Public Holidays, Melbourne Cup Day, and New Year's Eve. Please inquire about specific pricing.
Corkage fee of $2.50/person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3500–$5000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Per evening
5:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include GST.
Minimum spend is required.
A $1000 deposit is required upon confirmation of booking.
The above prices exclude Public Holidays, Melbourne Cup Day, and New Year's Eve. Please inquire about specific pricing.
Corkage fee of $2.50/person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.
Packages start at 70$ -110$ per person for a sit-down function.
Packages for stand-up canapés start from 40$- 85$ per person.

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 70
Cabaret
up to 60
Classroom
up to 50

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

No functions after 12 am.
No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Nestled within a mere six-kilometer radius of Sydney's vibrant CBD, a remarkable gem graces the intersection of Balmain's illustrious Darling Street.

This enchanting, two-story edifice, built with sturdy bricks and steeped in history, shares a captivating parallel with its feline namesake, possessing an uncanny ability to reinvent itself time and time again.

Emerging victoriously from a transformative journey, our extraordinary establishment has experienced a remarkable rebirth, elevating it to the pinnacle of distinction among gastro-pubs in the vicinity.


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