The Bay Room

About this venue

Location

1st Floor Cosmopolitan Centre, 2-22 Knox St, Double Bay. Entrance from 45 Bay St.

Uses

Meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, recreational activities, community groups, functions and social gatherings.

This venue is not available for children's parties under 13 years or youth parties under 25 years.

Capacity

Up to 60 people

Floorplan

View The Bay Room floorplan(PDF, 543KB)


Fees and charges

Fees and charges for The Bay Room hire only (incl. GST - valid to 30 June 2025)

TYPE OF BOOKING DESCRIPTION HIRE FEE
Commercial / Private Functions

Individuals - closed functions to invited attendees only, private parties (13 years of age and over)

Businesses – all commercial businesses

All political parties and associations which support political candidates.
$130 per hour

 


Community / Arts / Recreation

 

Individuals – casual bookings excluding private functions and parties

Businesses – will be assessed on the following

  • Annual turnover less than $150,000 per annum – (provide balance sheet, BAS statement, or letter from an Accountant confirming income)
  • Event must be open for members of the public to attend
  • Identification of community / social benefit (provide statement regarding benefit of activity)
  • Attendance fees must be less than commercial rates (provide list of fees and charges)
  • Must have own public liability insurance (provide certificate of currency)
$50 per hour
Not for Profit

 

Registered Charities and Not For Profit Organisations including Educational and Religious Institutions

  • Must have an Australian Tax Office (ATO) registered not for profit status ( provide certificate)
  • Must have own public liability insurance (provide certificate of currency)
$35 per hour

 

12-Step programs/Playgroups

 

12-step programs and Playgroups registered with their appropriate governing body

Must have public liability insurance provided through governing body
$18 per hour

 

Cancellation Fees

Less than 28 days of Event $70
  Greater than 28 days of Event Full fees

 


Additional information

Equipment and facilities available: The venue has one carpeted room approx. 6.5m x 13m. It has 7 trestle tables and 60 upholstered chairs. There is a new kitchen with full size fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher and bench space. There are male, female and disabled toilets.

Accessibility:

  • Level access via car park and lift access from street level.
  • Wheelchair access throughout the room
  • Accessible toilet
  • Disabilty parking spaces in car park

Parking: The Bay Room has direct access from the Cosmopolitan Centre Car Park, entry via Short Street.

Location

1st Floor Cosmopolitan Centre, 2-22 Knox St, Double Bay 2028  View Map

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