Looking for a private dining room in Sydney? Dine with Elements has the Whiskey Room at Pyrmont seating twenty and the Garden Room at Belmore seating seventy.
Table, group, private dining or venue hire
One question separates all four: how much of the restaurant comes out of general trade? Nothing, a table or an area, a room with a door, or the entire floor. Everything else follows from that.
| Table booking | Group booking | Private dining | Venue hire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guests | Up to 10 | 10 and over | Up to 70 | Up to 500 |
| What is reserved | A table | Long table or multiple tables in the restaurant | A dedicated function space within the venue | The entire venue |
| Other guests | Yes, all around you | Yes, but not seated among you | Yes, elsewhere in the venue | No one, it is yours |
| Menu | A la carte | Set menu. A la carte subject to approval with a surcharge | Set or custom set menu, or cocktail style menu | Set or custom set menu, or cocktail style menu (canape menu available) |
| Minimum spend | None | On an area, sometimes | Yes, stated per room | Yes |
| To secure it | Credit card authorisation from six guests | Credit card authorisation | Credit card authorisation and deposit | Credit card authorisation and deposit |
| Where | All venues | All venues | Pyrmont and Belmore | All venues |
| How to book | Book Now | Group booking form | You are here | See venue hire |
Private Dining across 2 Sydney suburbs
Each suburb page carries every room at that address, with capacities, inclusions and photographs.
From enquiry to the night
Enquire
Send us your date and guest numbers.
Venue match
A coordinator proposes the venue and the minimum spend.
Menu
Choose your food and drinks package.
Confirm
Pay the deposit and your date is locked in.
Functions, events and corporate brochure
Every space, every package and the current menus, in one document.
Enquire about private dining
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We respond to enquiries within two business days.
Booking terms and conditions
Reservations and seating
- We do not allocate or designate specific tables prior to arrival.
- Seating requests are noted but cannot be guaranteed.
- Bookings are held for a maximum of 1.5 hours for groups of up to 7 guests, and 2 hours for groups of 8 and above.
- Tables may be released if guests do not arrive within a reasonable period.
Group bookings
- Bookings of 10 guests and above generally require a group dining set menu.
- Alternative dining arrangements may be considered at the discretion of management.
- Guest numbers may be increased or decreased up to 48 hours before the reservation.
- Reductions within 48 hours may still be charged on the confirmed numbers.
Pre-orders, wagyu and dietary requirements
- Selected menu items may be available for pre-order, and pre-orders require a deposit or prepayment.
- Final quantities must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the reservation.
- Premium wagyu may require prepayment, and changes within 48 hours may result in forfeiture of deposits.
- Allergies and dietary requirements must be advised before visiting. An allergen free environment cannot be guaranteed.
Cakeage
- Guests are welcome to bring their own cake.
- $4 per person applies for groups of up to 15 guests.
- $60 per cake applies for groups of 16 guests and above.
Deposits, payment and cancellations
- Deposits and prepayments are deducted from the final bill.
- Bookings of 6 guests and above may require credit card authorisation.
- Private dining and venue hire require credit card authorisation and a deposit.
- Cancellation fees may apply within 48 hours, and no-shows may incur charges.
- Split bills may not be available for large groups.
Public holidays and special event days
- A 15% public holiday surcharge applies.
- Credit card authorisation is required on selected dates.
- Public holidays: New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, the Easter weekend, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Labour Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- Special event days: Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Melbourne Cup.
Promotions and ticketed events
- Promotions are generally limited to bookings of up to 6 guests and cannot be combined.
- Promotions are not valid on public holidays or special event days.
- Ticket purchases are generally non-refundable and cannot be transferred unless approved.
- Failure to attend a ticketed event is treated as a no-show.
Venue conduct, damage and force majeure
- Management may refuse entry or service, and alcohol service is subject to RSA legislation.
- The booking holder accepts responsibility for damage caused by themselves or their guests.
- The venue is not responsible for disruption caused by events beyond its reasonable control.
- Photography and videography may take place in the venue and may be used for promotion. Tell management if you would rather not appear.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between private dining and a group booking?
Private dining is a dedicated function space kept for your group alone, and there are two of them, the Whiskey Room at Pyrmont and the Garden Room at Belmore. A group booking is a long table in the working restaurant, indoor or outdoor, held for your group while the restaurant trades around you. An area takes more guests; a room is more private.
Which private room has the best view?
The Whiskey Room at Pyrmont, which opens onto the courtyard on the Johnstons Bay foreshore. The Garden Room at Belmore has no view at all and is still the most requested space in the group.
Is there a minimum spend on a private room?
Yes. A coordinator prices it for your room and your date.
Can we have a private room for a business lunch?
The Whiskey Room at Pyrmont is the room the group books most often for it, seating 20 with a screen, HDMI and a private waiter. The minimum spend is confirmed on enquiry.
Do private rooms have their own bar?
The Whiskey Room at Pyrmont is served from the main bar by a dedicated waiter, which in a room of nineteen is quicker anyway.
Can we bring our own cake?
Yes, at every venue. Cake service covers plates, cutlery and cutting. Cakeage is $4 per person for a group of up to 15, or $60 per cake for 16 and over.
