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Customs House: The Barnet Long Room & Customs House Square

Barnet Long Room, Customs House

The Barnet Long Room, Customs House
Tel: +61 02 9265 9189
Email: enquiry@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

31 Alfred Street
Circular Quay
Sydney NSW 2000
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The Barnet Long Room, Customs House.

Customs House is one of Sydney’s historic landmark buildings, and has featured in the working and cultural life of the city since its construction 1845.

For over 150 years, Customs House played an active role as the primary trade gateway for goods and people flowing into Sydney. It was also host to many national celebrations and events.

The buildings location is also of significant cultural interest and is said to be the site where local Eora people watched the First Fleet land. The Aboriginal flag is now permanently flown from the building.

Customs House was occupied by The Australian Customs Service until 1990. In 1994 The Federal Government handed over management of the building to The City of Sydney.

Virtual Tour of Customs House Foyer

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Barnet Long Room

Colonial Balcony Facing.

Originally Sydney’s customs’ shopfront, The Barnet Long Room has been beautifully restored as an elegant function room and is suited to a variety of events including conferences, corporate celebrations, exhibitions and weddings. The open-plan space features an ornate 5-metre high ceiling, large semi-circular windows, and parquetry floor. It is suitably  complemented by modern audio visual technology and staging facilities.

Venue hire includes

exclusive access to 4 interconnected venue spaces:

  • The Barnet Long Room
  • Boardroom
  • Pre Function Lounge
  • Balcony.
 

Capacity

 

Dinner

Cocktail

Theatre

Exhibition

Barnet Long Room

150

200

160

200 m2

Pre-Function Lounge

30

100

30

105 m2

Balcony

-

100

-

75 m2

VIP Boardroom

10

20

20

48 m2

Audio Visual

Audio Visual facilities.

Audio Visual facilities available within the Barnet Long Room include:

  • Ceiling mounted projector and motorised screen
  • Sound system with lectern and microphone, wireless and wired microphones, laptop/ipod audio
  • ISDN, broadband and phone lines
  • 3 Phase power
  • Dimmable room and stage lighting
  • Automated blinds for blackout

A technician is available for consultation with clients and can advise on complex requirements.

Catering

Formal Dinner.

Food and beverage services are available through our exclusive caterers Restaurant Associates. Please contact the Catering Manager on 02 9265 9527 to obtain a quote for your catering requirements.

 

 

 

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Barnet Long Room Floor Plans

 

Customs House Square

Customs House Square, Customs House

Customs House Square, Customs House
Website: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/customshouse/index.html

31 Alfred Street
Circular Quay
Sydney NSW 2000
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Customs House is a multipurpose venue, an interactive cultural hub, offering a public space to meet up, relax, browse and socialise. This City of Sydney venue is one of the most iconic heritage buildings in Sydney. Our mostly agreeable climate makes it possible to extend the unique experience of Customs House to a lively square with Young Alfred and Quay Bar eateries on either side of the forecourt.

The popular destination has a broad demographic range including the general public, business professionals, commuters, diners, families, tourists, local residents, creatives and students. Located in the heart of Circular Quay, the landmark building is right on the doorstep of both business professionals (weekdays) and harbour visitors (weekends - predominantly family demographic).

Customs House Square - Forecourt is the beautiful piazza located in front of the building - an ideal space to hire for outdoor events or installations that require an exciting ambience in a high profile part of the Sydney CBD. This part of the square is typically hired out for activities involving event orientated promotions or those involving large structures.

Customs House Square - Alfred Street is ideal for promotional campaigns as it is the highest foot traffic part of the square as well as facing Circular Quay train station entrance. It is situated between the forecourt and the train station.

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Visiting & Getting There

Located in the heart of Circular Quay Customs House is easily accessible via train, bus, taxi and car.

 

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