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Popular cocktail party venues
Spiced @ Barangaroo
Sydney, NSW30 guests
Spiced @ Barangaroo. The restaurant is located on the waterfront at Barangaroo, delivers honest, authentic, homestyle Indian cooking, created using traditional recipes with characteristic Indian spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits with the warmth and hospitality of the land of spices.
With beautiful waterfront views, modern stylings and delicious Indian cuisine...
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$200
/hr
3 hr min
Capel Cottage by Penstay Holiday Magmt
Melbourne, VIC15 guests
Capel Cottage by Penstay Holiday Magmt. A simple yet functional backyard with a gas burner BBQ & toilet, kitchen, oven, cutlery & crockery access.
Available for simple BBQ catch ups for family & friends of up to 15 people. No balloons, plastic confetti, dancing parties & excessively loud music is not allowed.
Pack up
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$129
/hr
1 hr min
The Smug Fig Kitchen & Social
Brisbane, QLD130 guests
The Smug Fig Kitchen & Social. The Smug Fig Kitchen & Social is a vibrant, fully licensed event venue tucked in the heart of Stones Corner, Brisbane. By day, Smug Fig is known for its celebrated all day brunch and café experience — and by afternoon and evening it transforms into a
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
CreAtive on Case
Gold Coast, QLD5.0 (1)
40 guests
CreAtive on Case. Host Your Next Small Event where Natural Light and Great Vibes make Memorable Moments
Discover Southport’s hidden gem — a Harmonious Natural Light Sanctuary designed for intimate, inspiring gatherings. This stylish, light filled Interior Designed Space for Inspired Events is perfect for small events including workshops, networking
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$250
/hr
4 hr min
EQ Cafe and Bakehouse
Canberra, ACT100 guests
EQ Cafe and Bakehouse. EQ Café & Bakehouse is a bright, open café in the heart of Canberra, known for quality coffee, fresh bakes and seasonal flavours. With a relaxed, welcoming vibe and light filled space, it’s perfect for everyday catch ups, quiet moments or special gatherings.
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$100
/hr
3 hr min
Between Two Worlds - Video Production
Sydney, NSW4.8 (11)
20 guests
Between Two Worlds - Video Production. Conveniently located in between Sydney's CBD and Inner West, this studio space has been light and sound insulated, with audio and visual based based events in mind.
Easily accessible via Parramatta Road, the Between Two Worlds studio space also has plenty of optional add ons to add
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From
$40
/hr
1 hr min
Baba events space and studio
Melbourne, VIC5.0 (3)
55 guests
Baba events space and studio. Immerse yourself in a creatively inspiring open-plan studio nestled in the heart of Bentleigh East. Our venue marries a sleek design of polished concrete floors and crisp white walls with an industrial loft-style aesthetic, becoming your own personalised blank canvas.
Features of the studio include:
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From
$90
/hr
2 hr min
The Joyful Place
Melbourne, VIC20 guests
The Joyful Place. Tucked just minutes from Camberwell Junction, nestled in the heart of Burwood, The Joyful Place is a cozy, light filled studio designed for small, meaningful gatherings.
Whether you’re planning a kids’ party, creative workshop, pop up, or private celebration, our space is set up to inspire connection
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$55
/hr
3 hr min
Grand Mediterranean Home | Corporate Events Only - No Parties
Sydney, NSW4.9 (14)
25 guests
IMPORTANT: THE SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR PROFESSIONAL EVENTS ONLY.
Light filled architect designed Mediterranean home.
Minimalist furnishings throughout makes external furniture or product placement easy
Highly sought after arches throughout indoor and outdoor areas
Vast travertine backyard with pool, resembling a Greek island villa.
Huge marble foyer
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$400
/hr
4 hr min
Historic Art Deco Ballroom Now an Arts and Events Centre
Geelong, VIC200 guests
A jewel in Geelong’s cultural crown, Palais Geelong is a beautiful art deco ballroom restored to its former glory, offering a diverse program of performances, events and activities. A versatile space, it maintains its historic charm while providing a unique opportunity to experience first class entertainment
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From
$350
/hr
4 hr min
The Vanguard
Sydney, NSW5.0 (1)
150 guests
The Vanguard. Our space is ideal for a wide range of activities — from live music recordings, film and photo shoots, and creative productions, to corporate events, private celebrations, product launches, and more. With rich visual character and a highly flexible layout, the venue adapts easily to different
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$250
/hr
4 hr min
Large Rumpus Room with Bar, Lounges, Pool table and more
Yarra Glen, VIC30 guests
Large space set up as a games room/rumpus room/casual lounge
Includes an adjoining bar space with bar, bar tables and chairs, large glass fridge
Rumpus room has sliding glass doors to large undercover deck with furniture
Bar has sliding glass doors to outdoor decked area with table and
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Iconic Venue for Iconic Events
Sydney, NSW700 guests
Experience the allure of the **Albert Palais Events Centre**, a timeless venue built in the 1920s that retains the sophistication and charm of the Roaring Twenties. A true architectural masterpiece, Albert Palais combines historic elegance with sleek, modern amenities. Step inside to be greeted by a
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$1,500
/hr
4 hr min
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Reviews for cocktail party venues
Milan C.
2,500 Sq. Ft Creative Offsite Loft
team offsite, there are so many outlets to use. You can have a team meeting at the gorgeous large wooden table, have after work cocktails in the lounge/living room area and then have private chef come in to cook dinner in the gorgeous professional chef's kitchen!
Thanks again...
Rona C.
Full Venue In a Historic SF building (Event Bookings)
Monroe. The space was lovely, and they were all more than accommodating. The bar team even helped us come up with a special custom cocktail. Our event was a great success, and all the guests had a wonderful time! Thank you so much...
Nerissa C.
Airy Mission Loft with Epic Views
hesitate to reach out when booking!
- There is a fully stocked kitchen, with plates and all the likes--perfect for a dinner or cocktail hour!
- Milan super easy to work with and this place can pair you with some really awesome local caterers.
My one setback is that in the...
Caitlin D.
Historic Chinatown Venue with an Awesome View
space for a party. With the balcony and all of the open space, access to lots of furniture, it was perfect for our Fundraiser cocktail party! Jenny is a huge help, very accommodating and helpful...
Lauren F.
Avant-Garde Duplex in Heart of Tribeca
perfect vibe for a 25 person dinner party I hosted. The bar and lounge area in the back warmly welcomed our guests for the cocktail hour, the downstairs kitchen allowed for the chef to whip up a delicious 5 course meal, and the host William couldn't have been more...
Vanessa K.
The Garage SFO: Luxury Live/Work Warehouse
This was a great space that perfectly fit our needs. It transitioned well from daytime meetings to a nighttime cocktail party and we would gladly book again...
Jai L.
N Y Event Space in Union Square
Haruko went out of her way to make sure our event was a success. Space is as advertised. We used the space for a cocktail party, Haruko helped us bring together last minute details with her creative eye. Would definitely book here again. Thanks...
Kale N.
Bohemian Warehouse in Mission
and tons of 'San Francisco in the late 60's' character. Mikki was a phenomenal host and event coordinator for our private 25 person cocktail party and dinner. Commercial grade kitchen, beautiful dining area, inviting common area with tons of areas to explore, and bonus roof deck with memorable art...
Daniel O.
Beautiful Art Gallery - Blocks from the Liberty Bell
This is a great location for a cocktail party, reception, or (as in my case) birthday party. As long as you're not interested in throwing a raging party, this place could do nicely. They also let me choose which art would be hanging up which was a great touch...
Jonelle P.
(21+ Only) Full Service Bar in Mission District - *Minimum spend required
and beyond to make it easy to set up, gave great advice about the best place for the photobooth, helped come up with fun cocktail suggestions, and got back to me promptly with answers to all my questions. The space itself gives off a great buzz, with an excellent sound...
Aaron R.
Artist Sky Loft Penthouse, Spacious Deck, Views
Francisco - Peggy's loft is one of those special spaces. Whether you are looking to host several days of business meetings or a casual cocktail reception this fantastic rooftop corner loft will not disappoint. The space is open, airy, and boasts a spacious rooftop deck with one of the best...
Yasmine R.
Beautiful Versatile Event Space
renting this space basically alleviated most of my worries. Who needs a ton of decorations when your venue is this gorgeous? We celebrated a cocktail birthday brunch here with about 65 guests comfortably; simply spreading the food along the tables on the walls & in the kitchen, and having some balloons...
Lindsay S.
Full Venue In a Historic SF building (Event Bookings)
in extra tables or decor which was a huge benefit. Having two bars kept lines to a minimum and they helped coordinate a speciality cocktail menu which we named after our companies product. It was such a lovely touch that made the evening all the more memorable!
Catering was outsourced...
Karen S.
20x60 Converted Warehouse Meeting Space
offsite. Only downside was that there were not quite enough chairs for everyone and it got a bit chilly. I'd recommend for a cocktail party or art show, rather than an all day offsite...
Daniela S.
Industrial East Bay Warehouse
Simran was an incredible help all the time. The space was incredible. We had a small cocktail for around 90 people and they all complimented the space and the originality. I was very happy to have booked the space and since all our guests where international the hipster decorative theme...
Aaron S.
Cocktail Lounge
Our experience was amazing renting the cocktail lounge from Therese. The staff was super helpful in setting up and making the evening magical. It was my first time using Peerspace and I have to say it made finding a place to have my party a snap.
The lounge was beautiful...
Alison T.
Luxurious Design Gallery in Historic Building
birthday party and it was fantastic. The studio is unique and the art work and furniture are gorgeous setting the perfect ambiance for a cocktail party. I would highly recommend using the gallery for an event...
Deactivated U.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
This space is incredible and was perfect for our wedding reception...it's very true to the pictures and is even more impressive in person! We had about 140 guest cocktail style reception and there was plenty of space to dance and mingle with impressive city views, nice bathrooms, and...
Clarissa V.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
my wife and I had this weekend. Dave and Kalaeb were exceptional with accommodating to our needs (as we were planning our little cocktail-style reception in a bit of a hurry). They even got the fire pit going! Fair pricing, excellent service, and a really intimate location. Thank you...
Lanie W.
Unique North Beach Gallery
My husband and I rented this space for our casual/intimate cocktail wedding reception with 60 guests last week and it was perfect! Andrew went above and beyond to ensure our reception went as planned. He was very communicative (via phone/text/email) and was very accommodating/flexible. He suggested reliable local vendors and...
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