Glebe Community Venues
Glebe Town Hall
Glebe Town Hall
Temporarily unavailable
for new bookings.
160 St Johns Road
Glebe NSW 2037
Monday to Sunday: 8am to 12 midnight
More Info>>
General Enquiries and Bookings
Tel: 02 9265 9333
Fax: 02 9265 9222
Email: council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Online: Booking Enquires>>
Glebe Town Hall is the most majestic Italianate style ‘civic’ building found in Glebe. Completed in 1880 to house the local Glebe Council to the specifications and design of its architect, Ambrose Thornley Junior, the Glebe Town Hall is an iconic local landmark.
The elegant rooms of the town hall have always been at the centre of social and civic life in Glebe. For over 120 years it has hosted meetings, public demonstrations, serious debates, balls, grand civic functions and community celebrations.
Venues available for hire at the Glebe Town Hall include the main hall, two small halls and two meeting rooms. All are available for hire for community, private and commercial use.
The Main Hall
The main hall on the first floor features a large open area suitable for dancing, performances, theatre, conferences, formal dinners and special functions. The hall is used for a diverse range of community, private and commercial activities such as public meetings, functions, conferences, workshops and dance classes.
Capacity: 120 people depending on use
Exhibition Space: 200 square metres.
Small Halls
There are two small halls suitable for dance classes, yoga, ballet, theatre workshops, playgroups, theatre rehearsals, functions, meetings and conferences.
Capacity: 60 people depending on use
Exhibition Space: 60 square metres.
Meeting Rooms
On the ground floor there are one small meeting room. The carpeted meeting room is suitable for yoga, small meetings and workshops.
Capacity: up to 20 people depending on use.
Exhibition Space: 40 square metres.
Bar Room/Kitchens
A large bar room/kitchen is located on the upper level just off the large main hall. Features include a fridge, vinyl floors, sink and stainless steel benches. This bar room may suitable for use by professional caterers. A second (smaller) kitchen is available on the ground floor for the convenience of all hirers.
Facilities include a zip hot and cold water system and a fridge.
Equipment
- 23 x 6’ trestles, 6 x 7’ trestles
- 380 chairs
- 2 Whiteboards
- Piano in Main Hall
- Heaters in each room except Main Hall.
Disabled Access
Ramp access to the ground floor only. There is no disabled access toilet in the building.
Hire Fees
There are two rates:
- Commercial rate for commercial hirers
- Community rates for community non-for-profit groups and charities, 50% of commercial rate
All rates are GST inclusive. Prices valid 2 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.
Main Hall
Monday to Friday before 5pm: $41.50/hr
Monday to Friday after 5pm: $62/hr:
Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays: $77.25/hr
Small Hall before 5pm: $35
Small Hall after 5pm: $50
Meeting Room before 5pm:$25
Meeting Room after 5pm:$40
Elections
All day and evening from 7am: $850.
Bond
A refundable bond of $310.
Special Considerations
- All hirers must accept responsibility for and pay the cost of, any additional cleaning of the premises by contractors as a result of the premises being left after use in a dirty or untidy condition.
- Private functions may be required to engage licensed security for the evening of the function.
- The sale of alcohol on the premises is allowed if an appropriate Liquor Licence is obtained from the relevant authority in respect of the function.
- Private functions will require an accredited Gold Star Caterer for the responsible service of alcohol.
- All hirers will be required to sign and agree to the conditions of the Community Venues hire agreement.
- Public Liability obligations must be met
- The Glebe Town Hall is a non-smoking venue.
Transport
- 25 min walk from Central Station
- on the 470 bus line.
Parking
Limited on street parking.
Peter Forsyth Auditorium
Peter Forsyth Auditorium, Glebe
Francis Street - corner of Franklyn Street
Glebe NSW 2037
Monday to Sunday: 7am to 12 midnight
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General Enquiries and Bookings
Tel: 02 9265 9333
Fax: 02 9265 9222
Email: council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Online: Booking Enquires>>
This indoor auditorium features courts suitable for basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball and netball and a sprung floor ideal for ballroom dancing, dance, physical theatre and rehearsals. The auditorium is also used for a diverse range of community activities such as tai chi.
Dimensions
Auditorium 21m x 35.5m.
Capacity
Theatre style 400 people.
Equipment
- public address (PA) system
- electronic scoreboard.
Facilities
- 1 basketball/soccer/netball court with limited seating around edge of court
- 1 volleyball court
- fully sprung floor.
Kitchen with:
- sink
- zip hot water
- fridge.
Disabled Access
Access from front entrance, plus a disabled toilet.
Hire Fees
Standard Rate
Weekdays to 5pm: $43.50/hr
Weekdays after 5pm and on weekends: $48/hr.
Local Community Organisations and Charity Functions
- 50% discount on standard rates.
Bond
A refundable bond of $165.
Special Considerations
- additional cleaning can be arranged
- some functions may need security
- alcohol not permitted.
Transport
- 15 min walk from Central Station
- buses to Broadway Shopping Centre or Glebe Point Road.
Parking
- Limited on street parking
- 2 hour free parking in Broadway Shopping Centre car park.
St Helen’s Community Centre
St Helen’s Community Centre, Glebe
184 Glebe Point Road
Glebe NSW 2037
Monday to Sunday: 7am to 12 midnight
More Info>>
General Enquiries and Bookings
Tel: 02 9265 9333
Fax: 02 9265 9222
Email: council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Online: Booking Enquires>>
Situated in a prime location next to Glebe Library, this venue is suitable for meetings, gentle exercise groups, rehearsals and small functions. The room is well lit and there are verandahs on both sides of the hall.
Dimensions
70 square metres including an alcove of 14 square metres.
Capacity
Dinner 50 people
Cocktail Party 70 people
Theatre 50 people
Available Hire Hours
Monday to Friday: 5pm to 12 midnight
Saturday and Sunday: 7am to 12 midnight.
Equipment
- Tables: 7 trestle (seating 4), and 6 round (seating 6)
- Chairs: 50
Facilities
Air conditioned building, with fans and heater.
- Toilets: Female, Male and Accessible.
- Kitchenette: with sink, hot water and fridge.
- Grassed outdoor courtyard
Disabled Access
Yes, ramps.
Hire Fees
Self help groups: $9.50/hr
Local community organisation/non-profit: $19/hr
Standard rate: $38
Elections: $850/day.
Bond
- A refundable deposit of $300.
Special Considerations
- noise issues – residential area, and radio station upstairs
- additional cleaning can be arranged
- some functions may need security
- alcohol not permitted.
Transport
- Bus to front door, state transit buses 432, 433, 444.
Parking
- 10 spaces at rear after 6pm
- Limited on-street parking
- Close to parking station in Ward Avenue.
Last Updated: Tuesday 1 July, 2008
