Balmain Rowing Club Boathouse Hall for Hire
Stunning heritage venue with spectacular water views.
On the Balmain and Rozelle peninsula, Sydney's best kept secret for weddings, receptions, conferences and premium events sits on the water’s edge at Balmain’s iconic Elkington Park.
This 141-year-old boathouse hall is now a dedicated wedding venue, function space and conference venue.
Absolute waterfront, heritage design and modern comforts
Combining classic heritage features with modern amenities, this stunning boat house hall and adjoining deck and veranda will give your guests sparkling, uninterrupted water views of Cockatoo Island, Spectacle Island and the Hunters Hill foreshore beyond.
The restored and spacious Balmain boathouse is the perfect wedding venue for receptions, corporate events, fundraisers, functions and private parties.
An elegant event space to make your own
We do not commit you to any caterer or equipment hire company. This means you have freedom to tailor the space to fit your wedding or function, including choosing your own catering service and deciding on your own décor. This flexibility makes Balmain Rowing Club almost unique amongst waterfront/harbourside wedding venues.
Hall hire features at a glance
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Location: lower end of White Street, Balmain. Close to public transport, readily accessible from Sydney’s CBD and inner city, and with wheelchair access.
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Space: a spacious hall with classic timber ceilings and floors that can comfortably accommodate large gatherings of up to eighty people, as well as an outdoor decked area adjoining Elkington Park and a large, partly covered veranda with unobstructed views over the water.
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Amenities: fully-equipped with recently installed state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment* (if required) and a large kitchen.
* client must understand how to wirelessly connect from their own devices. Detailed information available upon request.
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Disabled access: facilities for people with disabilities include bathrooms, street parking and wheelchair access to the venue
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Heritage and ambience: One of the oldest rowing clubs in Australia, carefully and lovingly restored. Your event will benefit from a sense of history, laid-back elegance and sophistication.
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For further information about hiring the hall, and to see our rates, please just email your name, the date or dates you are interested in and the nature of your event to hallhire@balmainrowingclub.com
Our hall is available:
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as a wedding venue/reception venue
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for corporate events, conferences and fundraisers
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for celebrating personal milestones and holding private parties
Inspection times: We welcome prospective hirers on the weekend, around 8am/8:30am when the hall is open for rowers.
Accessibility: The hall is located at street level with no steps. Disabled toilet facilities are also available.
Public transport: Buses are available from the city, Glebe and Canterbury. The nearest bus stop is a 5 minute walk from the Rowing Club across Elkington Park.
Availability
Please check if your date is available on the calendar and refer to the Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your enquiry.
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Other Information
All prices include GST and a Supporter membership is required for hiring the hall. The Club provides tables, chairs and a full kitchen and bar at no extra cost. For more details, see the Hall Hire Agreement.
Please note that we do not cater for 16th, 18th or 21st birthday parties or school/university celebrations.
Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions regarding how to make a booking.
We look forward to welcoming you.