The Cat's Meow (Champagne Room) in Darlinghurst, Sydney

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About the function space

Step into a bygone era at The Cat's Meow, Sydney's most refined cocktail bar. The art deco interior is the perfect setting for an elegant and sophisticated evening. Award-winning cocktails are made with the finest ingredients from some of the best bartenders and mixologists the world has to offer.

The stunning kitchen and wait staff are attentive and discreet, ensuring that your event is a success and one to remember. Cat's Meow with you to create a memorable experience that your guests will never forget.

Function facilities

Private bar: No
Private smoking area: No

Private toilets: No
Wheelchair access: No

Smoking area: Outside on the street

Parking: On Oxford street after 7pm

Music facilities

This equipment is available in the function space free of charge:

Amp: No
PA System: Yes
Speakers: Yes
AUX input: Yes
Jukebox: No
Dance floor: No, but suitable area to dance

Mixer: No
CDJs: No
CD Player: No
Turntables: Yes
Mirror ball: No
Lighting: No

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: Yes
Free
background music: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: Yes
Band: Yes

Noise restrictions: None

Further music facilities/conditions:

Jazz music can be streamed in from 5pm to 9pm.
After 9pm the venue plays deep house/house/RnB music.

Conditions for private party hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

1,000

+ Minimum spend

1,500

on drinks

1,500

on drinks

+ Security staff

= Total

2,545

Free gift for Partystar users:

$100 towards your bar tab

Min—max guests

20 — 40

Party duration

8pm — 11pm (3 hours)

At this time, the function space:

Closes

Extend the party until:

2am, provided guests are still buying drinks

Closing time

2am

Further conditions

Functions can start earlier in the afternoon.

There is a vast array of add-ons such as outside catering, burlesque dancers, DJs, bands, hen's and bux entertainers and more.

Underage policy

No entry to under-18s.
No exceptions (no wristbands, no stamps).
All guests must be 18 or older.

Drink options

Bar tab, Cash bar/Pay as you go, waiter service

Seasonal surcharges

Mardi Gras, Melbourne Cup, Halloween, November and December.

Sun-Thu functions

Monday to Thursday and Sunday hire only available for whole venue.

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

18th birthday party: Yes
21st birthday party: Yes

Bucks party: Yes
Hens night: Yes

Underage parties are not permitted.

Food / Catering

Can the venue provide:

Finger food: Yes
Meals: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

Finger food: Yes
Cake: Yes

Customer supplied finger food:

Restrictions: None
In-house heating/cooking facilities: Yes

Presentation facilities

In-house presentation facilities available for use at no extra charge:

Microphone/PA: Yes
Stage: No
DVD Player: No

Data projector: No
Projector screen: No
Large TV/Plasma/LCD: Yes

Further presentation facilities/conditions:

Internet included. Hire can be arranged for all AV needs.

Decorations policy

Can the venue:

Arrange decorations: Yes

Put up decorations: Yes

Restrictions: No glitter

Ticketed events policy

Can the customer charge for their function:

At the door: Yes

Presale: Yes

The Cat's Meow - Venue hire terms

Champagne Room