Event Hire, Meeting Spaces and Party Venues Around Lane Cove

22 May 2026

Planning a party, celebration, meeting or special get-together in Lane Cove or nearby?

Whether you are organising a milestone birthday, baby shower, retirement party, kids’ birthday, family gathering, community celebration, team event, workshop, meeting or casual drinks with friends, finding the right venue can make all the difference.

The good news? You do not need to go far. Lane Cove and the surrounding suburbs have a great mix of pubs, clubs, restaurants, breweries, community halls, creative spaces, dedicated event venues and outdoor party spots.

Some venues have food and drinks sorted for you, some allow BYO or external catering and some are perfect if you want a flexible blank canvas to make the event your own. If you are after something more casual, there are also local parks and playgrounds with picnic tables, BBQs and open space.

Here is our guide to event hire, meeting spaces and party venues in and around Lane Cove.

Please note: Details can change. Always contact venues directly to confirm availability, capacity, pricing, catering, alcohol rules, accessibility, insurance requirements, parking, cleaning, pack-down times and cancellation terms before booking.

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Party Venues in and Around Lane Cove

Longueville Hotel, Longueville

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If you want a local venue where the food, drinks and function space are all handled in one place, Longueville Hotel is a great place to start.

With multiple function spaces, in-house catering and beverage options, it works well for everything from relaxed group dining to more formal celebrations.

Best for

Baby showers
Wakes and memorial gatherings
Milestone birthdays
Retirement lunches
Group dining
Family celebrations

Longueville Hotel: Essential Details

Address: Longueville
Style: Hotel / hospitality venue
Catering: In-house food and drinks, platters and beverage packages
Capacity: Contact the venue directly as there are multiple function spaces
Website: longuevillehotel.com/functions

Shorties Bar & Dining, Lane Cove

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Shorties Bar & Dining is a lovely option for a smaller celebration where you want good food, drinks and a cosy Lane Cove setting without needing to organise every little detail yourself.

It is especially suited to intimate celebrations, group dinners and casual but special get-togethers.

Best for

Baby showers
Birthdays
Group dinners
Retirement lunches
Smaller celebrations

Good to know

Group bookings of 10+ are welcomed
Bookings are essential on Friday and Saturday nights

Shorties Bar & Dining: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove
Style: Restaurant and bar
Catering: In-house food and drinks
Capacity: Contact directly
Website: shortieslanecove.com.au

The Diddy, Longueville

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The Diddy is a classic local club option for people who want a relaxed venue with food, drinks and function facilities in one place.

It is a handy choice for milestone birthdays, family gatherings, wakes, baby showers and community celebrations.

Best for

Wakes and memorial gatherings
Baby showers
Milestone birthdays
Retirement parties
Community events

Good to know

Hall hire is $200
Hire includes setup, projector, microphone and bar service
Food is available through Lusso Kitchen
Bar tabs are available
No 18th birthday bookings
Confetti and glitter are not permitted

The Diddy: Essential Details

Address: Longueville
Style: Sporting club / function hall
Catering: In-house food and drinks via Lusso Kitchen
Website: thediddy.com.au

Galaxy Event Center Artarmon

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Galaxy Event Center Artarmon is a dedicated event venue with a stage, sound system, TV screen, adjustable lighting, air conditioning, tables and chairs included.

It is a flexible choice if you want a private event space and the freedom to bring in your own catering or style the room your way.

Best for

Baby showers
Birthdays
Kids’ parties
Workshops
Retirement parties
Conferences
Creative events

Good to know

BYO catering is welcome
Kitchen pantry access is available
External licensed bar services are welcome
Tables and chairs are included

Galaxy Event Center Artarmon: Essential Details

Address: Artarmon
Style: Dedicated event venue
Catering: BYO catering welcome
Capacity: Event Hall up to 150 guests, with smaller setups available
Cost: From $95
Website: galaxyeventcenter.com.au

Lane Cove Bowling & Recreation Club, Lane Cove West

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Lane Cove Bowling & Recreation Club is a flexible local venue with a street-level hall, sound system, large screens or projector and on-site parking.

It is a good option if you need space for a casual celebration, catered event, trivia night or family gathering.

Best for

Wakes
Corporate groups
Training days
Kids’ birthdays
Trivia nights
Family celebrations

Good to know

Fully catered events are available
Bar service is available
On-site parking is available

Lane Cove Bowling & Recreation Club: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove West
Style: Bowling club / function hall
Catering: Fully catered, with bar service available
Capacity: Up to 70 casual or up to 150 fully catered
Website: lanecovebowls.com.au/functions

Depot Brewery, Artarmon

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Depot Brewery is a relaxed brewery, kitchen and beer garden with a kids’ play area on site.

This makes it a strong option for casual group celebrations where you want food, drinks, space and a family-friendly feel.

Best for

Retirement parties
Milestone birthdays
Casual group celebrations
Family gatherings

Depot Brewery: Essential Details

Address: Artarmon
Style: Brewery, kitchen and beer garden
Catering: In-house food and drinks
Capacity: Around 250 seats, with group bookings available
Website: depot.beer

Buckle Cafe & Distillery, Artarmon

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Buckle Cafe & Distillery shares a glass-domed space with Depot Brewery and offers house-distilled gin and vodka cocktails.

It is a good option if you are planning a drinks-focused celebration, launch or private function.

Best for

Private functions
Launches
Drinks events
All-day events
Small to large gatherings

Buckle Cafe & Distillery: Essential Details

Address: Artarmon
Style: Cafe, distillery and bar
Catering: In-house food and drinks, including house-distilled cocktails
Capacity: Functions from 2 to 600+ people
Website: bucklecd.au

Galuwa Recreation Centre, Northwood

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Galuwa Recreation Centre opened in January 2026 at 180 River Road and is a sport and community hub with indoor and outdoor courts, multipurpose rooms and an on-site restaurant.

It is a good option for active celebrations, classes, meetings and community events.

Best for

Active parties
Community events
Classes
Meetings
Group celebrations

Good to know

There are four indoor courts and four outdoor courts
Bookings can be made online via the website or Mindbody app
Confirm multipurpose room and catering options directly

Galuwa Recreation Centre: Essential Details

Address: 180 River Road, Northwood
Style: Sport and community hub
Catering: On-site restaurant, with multipurpose room options to be confirmed directly
Website: galuwarecreation.com.au

Community Halls & Council Venues

Community halls and council venues can be a great option if you want a more affordable or flexible space, especially if you are happy to organise your own catering, decorations and setup.

Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios, Lane Cove

Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios offers light-filled galleries and creative studio spaces, including painting, drawing, textiles, printmaking and ceramics studios.

It is a lovely option if you want something more creative than a standard hall or restaurant.

Best for

Creative gatherings
Kids’ events
Team-building workshops
End-of-year celebrations
Corporate events

Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove
Style: Gallery and creative studios
Catering: Contact directly to arrange
Website: gallerylanecove.com.au/creative-studios

Waterview Community Centre, Lane Cove

Waterview Community Centre is a council venue with a 200m² carpeted space, in-house AV, 100 chairs and 8 trestle tables included.

It is one of the more versatile local community venues and works for everything from baby showers to kids’ parties and meetings.

Best for

Baby showers
Wakes
Birthdays
Meetings
Kids’ parties
Community gatherings

Waterview Community Centre: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove
Style: Community centre
Catering: BYO or external catering, with modern kitchen on site
Capacity: 100 theatre style or 50 banquet style
Cost: From $71/hr
Website: More info

Living and Learning Centre, Lane Cove

The Living and Learning Centre is a council venue at 180 Longueville Road with two multi-purpose halls.

It is a practical option for small celebrations, activities, seminars and group gatherings.

Best for

Small celebrations
Group activities
Meetings
Seminars
Classes

Living and Learning Centre: Essential Details

Address: 180 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
Style: Community centre
Catering: BYO or external catering. Contact directly to confirm kitchen facilities
Cost: From $58–$62/hr
Website: More info

Meeting House, Lane Cove

Meeting House is a council venue with multiple rooms available for hire.

It can suit group activities, smaller social functions, seminars and community gatherings.

Best for

Group activities
Meetings
Social functions
Seminars

Good to know

Available Monday to Saturday 7am–10pm
Available Sunday 9am–8pm

Meeting House: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove
Style: Council meeting rooms
Catering: BYO or external catering. Check facilities directly
Cost: From $52–$64/hr
Website: More info

Carisbrook House & Gardens, Lane Cove

Carisbrook House & Gardens is a historic sandstone house and garden setting built in the 1880s.

Functions are limited to the exterior of the building, making it more suited to garden-style celebrations, wedding photos, special occasions and photo shoots.

Best for

Weddings
Wedding photos
Special celebrations
Photo shoots
Commercial filming

Carisbrook House & Gardens: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove
Style: Historic house and gardens
Catering: BYO or external catering
Cost: From $170/hr. Filming from $310/hr
Website: More info

Hunters Hill Town Hall, Hunters Hill

Hunters Hill Town Hall is a historic venue with a main hall and a smaller room.

It is better suited to more formal gatherings, larger events, weddings, exhibitions, concerts and memorial events.

Best for

Weddings
Large exhibitions
Concerts
Wakes
Milestone celebrations
Meetings

Hunters Hill Town Hall: Essential Details

Address: Hunters Hill
Style: Historic town hall
Catering: BYO or external catering. Contact directly
Capacity: Main hall up to 76 theatre style. Smaller room up to 19 people
Cost: Daytime rates from $125.90/hr weekdays. Corporate function fee $1000. Casual function fee $500
Phone: 9879 9400
Website: More info

Henley Community Centre, Henley

Henley Community Centre is a riverside venue with Parramatta River views, parking for 25 vehicles and an outdoor greens and BBQ area.

It is a lovely option if you want a waterside community venue for a celebration, wake, wedding or private function.

Best for

Private functions
Celebrations
Wakes
Weddings
Community events

Good to know

Outdoor greens and BBQ area available
Cannot be used after 11pm

Henley Community Centre: Essential Details

Address: Henley
Style: Riverside community centre
Catering: BYO or external catering
Capacity: Main Hall, Green Room and Outdoor Greens & BBQ Area
Website: More info

Outdoor Party Spots, Playgrounds, Picnic Tables & BBQs

If you are planning a casual kids’ birthday party, family picnic, end-of-season sports celebration or low-key catch-up, Lane Cove also has some great outdoor spots with playgrounds, picnic areas, BBQs, open space and toilets nearby.

Some parks and reserves can be booked for special events such as birthday parties or weddings through Lane Cove Council, with fees generally based on the number of people attending. For larger groups, always check whether you need to book the space first.

Best for

Kids’ birthday parties
Family picnics
Casual group celebrations
End-of-season sports get-togethers
Low-cost party options
Parties where you want the kids to run around

Blackman Park, Lane Cove West

Blackman Park is one of Lane Cove’s most popular outdoor options for family gatherings and casual celebrations.

It has open space, sporting fields, a playground, picnic areas and plenty of room for kids to move. It is a good option if you want a relaxed outdoor party with space for scooters, bikes, ball games or a post-party run around.

Best for

Kids’ birthday parties
End-of-season sports celebrations
Family picnics
Casual weekend gatherings

Good to know

Large park with sporting fields and open space
Playground and picnic area on site
Check Council booking requirements for larger events

Blackman Park: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove West
Style: Large park, sportsground and playground
Catering: BYO picnic or external catering, subject to Council requirements
Booking: Check Lane Cove Council if you are planning a larger event
Website: More info

Burns Bay Reserve, Lane Cove

Burns Bay Reserve is a scenic foreshore park and a lovely option for a casual outdoor party or picnic.

With water views, open space and a relaxed local feel, it works well for family gatherings, kids’ parties and catch-ups where you want something outdoors but still close to Lane Cove.

Best for

Family picnics
Kids’ birthdays
Casual celebrations
Relaxed outdoor gatherings

Good to know

Foreshore park setting
Good for casual outdoor gatherings
Check facilities and booking rules before planning a larger event

Burns Bay Reserve: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove
Style: Foreshore park and playground area
Catering: BYO picnic or external catering, subject to Council requirements
Booking: Check Lane Cove Council if you are planning a larger event
Website: Lane Cove parks and playgrounds

Bob Campbell Oval, Greenwich

Bob Campbell Oval is a great option if you want an outdoor party spot with foreshore space, play areas and room for a casual gathering.

The upgraded area includes a foreshore area, playground and open space, making it a good fit for families who want a more relaxed outdoor celebration.

Best for

Kids’ parties
Family picnics
Casual celebrations
Dog-friendly catch-ups, where permitted

Good to know

Foreshore setting
Playground and open space nearby
Check Council updates and booking requirements before planning a larger event

Bob Campbell Oval: Essential Details

Address: Greenwich
Style: Foreshore oval, open space and playground area
Catering: BYO picnic or external catering, subject to Council requirements
Booking: Check Lane Cove Council if you are planning a larger event
Website: More info

Hughes Park, Lane Cove West

Hughes Park is a handy neighbourhood option for a more casual outdoor get-together.

It is especially useful for families looking for an easy local spot for a playground party, picnic or simple birthday celebration without hiring a formal venue.

Best for

Younger kids’ birthdays
Casual family gatherings
Neighbourhood picnics
Low-key celebrations

Good to know

Neighbourhood park setting
Check Council’s park listing for current facilities
For larger gatherings, check if a booking is required

Hughes Park: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove West
Style: Local park and playground
Catering: BYO picnic or external catering, subject to Council requirements
Booking: Check Lane Cove Council if you are planning a larger event
Website: Lane Cove parks and playgrounds

The Canopy Playground/ Grass Area, Lane Cove

The Canopy Playground is a convenient option for a central Lane Cove catch-up, especially if you want cafes, restaurants, toilets and parking close by.

It is not a traditional bookable party venue, but it can work well for a casual playdate-style celebration or a meet-up before or after lunch nearby.

Best for

Casual birthday catch-ups
Playdates
Small family gatherings
Meeting before or after lunch in Lane Cove village

Good to know

Very central Lane Cove location
Close to cafes, restaurants and parking
Better suited to informal gatherings than large organised parties

The Canopy Playground: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove Canopy
Style: Central playground and public open space
Catering: Nearby cafes and restaurants
Booking: Check Council rules if planning anything structured or large
Website: Lane Cove parks and playgrounds

Mindarie Park, Lane Cove North

Mindarie Park is a good local playground option for families in Lane Cove North.

It can work well for younger kids’ parties, casual picnics and relaxed birthday gatherings where you want a playground-based celebration.

Best for

Younger kids’ birthday parties
Neighbourhood catch-ups
Family picnics
Casual outdoor celebrations

Good to know

Local playground option
Check facilities before sending invitations
For larger gatherings, check if a booking is required

Mindarie Park: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove North
Style: Local park and playground
Catering: BYO picnic or external catering, subject to Council requirements
Booking: Check Lane Cove Council if you are planning a larger event
Website: Lane Cove parks and playgrounds

Tambourine Bay Park, Riverview

Tambourine Bay Park is a lovely option for families who want a nature-based outdoor gathering.

It is close to bushwalks and foreshore areas, making it a good choice for kids who like exploring, walking and playing outdoors.

Best for

Nature-based gatherings
Family picnics
Casual birthday parties
Kids who like bushwalks and outdoor exploring

Good to know

Great for a nature-style gathering
Check shade, toilets and facilities before planning
For larger gatherings, check if a booking is required

Tambourine Bay Park: Essential Details

Address: Riverview
Style: Foreshore park and bushland setting
Catering: BYO picnic or external catering, subject to Council requirements
Booking: Check Lane Cove Council if you are planning a larger event
Website: Lane Cove parks and playgrounds

Lane Cove National Park Picnic Areas

Lane Cove National Park has bookable picnic areas along the Lane Cove River and is a great option for a bigger outdoor birthday party, family barbecue, group lunch or nature-based celebration.

It is especially useful if you want picnic tables, BBQ facilities, toilets, parking and a bushland setting all in one place.

Best for

Birthday parties
Family barbecues
Group lunches
Nature-based celebrations
Larger outdoor gatherings

Good to know

There are several bookable picnic areas along the river
Each picnic area has a maximum capacity
Park entry fees may apply
Bookings should be made through NSW National Parks

Lane Cove National Park Picnic Areas: Essential Details

Address: Lane Cove National Park
Style: National park picnic areas
Catering: BYO picnic or barbecue
Capacity: Check individual picnic area capacity when booking
Booking: Book through NSW National Parks
Website: Lane Cove National Park picnic areas

Outdoor party booking tips

Check if the park or reserve needs to be booked for your group size.
Confirm BBQs, picnic tables, toilets, parking and shade before sending invitations.
Some areas are first-come, first-served unless booked.
Alcohol, marquees, jumping castles, amplified music and commercial catering may require approval.
Have a wet weather backup, because we all know how Lane Cove weather likes to behave the second you plan something outdoors.

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