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Merewether Surfhouse

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Capacity: 380 guestsPricing: From $46 per personCategory: VenuesLocation: 5 Henderson Parade, Merewether NSW 2291

Highlights

  • Second-floor event level over Merewether Beach for up to 380 cocktail or 250 seated
  • Each room has its own bar, balcony, parquetry dance floor and built-in AV
  • Canapé packages from $46 per person and seated menus from $69 per person

About Merewether Surfhouse

Merewether Surfhouse stands on Henderson Parade at the edge of Merewether Beach, with ocean views wrapping around the building. Along with a beach bar, a top-floor restaurant and a rooftop bar, it has a dedicated event level on the second floor that hosts weddings, birthdays, engagement parties, reunions, christenings and corporate events. The event level is split by movable walls into the South Room (up to 90 seated or 130 cocktail) and the Northern Room (up to 150 seated or 200 cocktail), or opened up as the entire level for 250 seated or 380 standing. Each space comes with its own private bar, a balcony with alfresco lounges, a parquetry dance floor and in-house PA with device connectivity. An 85-inch or 65-inch screen, a stage and microphones can be added. Cocktail functions start with a lunch canapé package from $46 per person, rising through Bronze ($57.50), Silver ($69) and Platinum ($80.50). Seated functions are $69 per person for two courses or $80.50 for three, with canapés on arrival available. Room hire covers four hours at lunch or five at dinner: $520 for the South Room, $750 for the Northern Room and $1,100 for the entire level. Drinks packages run from $34.50 per person for two hours, or you can choose a bar tab or cash bar. Wedding packages are priced separately.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Function VenueRestaurantBar

Budget

$ (Lower)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableDrink PackagesBar TabPay-As-You-Go Drinks

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownParty VibeWaterfrontWater ViewsIndoorOutdoorPrivate Space

Facilities

Dance FloorSound SystemMicrophoneTV/Presentation Facilities

Pricing

Canapé packages are $46 per person (lunch only), $57.50 (Bronze), $69 (Silver) and $80.50 (Platinum). Seated menus are $69 per person for two courses or $80.50 for three. Room hire is $520 for the South Room, $750 for the Northern Room and $1,100 for the entire level. Separate wedding packages are available.

Food

Cocktail functions choose a canapé package of hot, cold and substantial items. Seated functions are served alternately over two or three courses, with optional canapés or bread on arrival. Cheese, antipasto and fruit platters, a petit fours station and a tea and coffee station can be added.

Beverages

Silver drinks packages cost $34.50 per person for two hours up to $52 for five hours, and Platinum packages $46 to $63.50, covering sparkling, wines, tap and bottled beer and soft drinks. A client bar tab or cash bar are alternatives, and a spritz on arrival can be added.

Availability

Monday7AM – 12AM
Tuesday7AM – 12AM
Wednesday7AM – 12AM
Thursday7AM – 12AM
Friday7AM – 12AM
Saturday7AM – 12AM
Sunday7AM – 10PM
Enquire by email with your event style, preferred date and guest numbers, and the events team will reply. Venue tours can be booked.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can Merewether Surfhouse hold?

The South Room takes up to 90 seated or 130 cocktail, the Northern Room up to 150 seated or 200 cocktail, and the entire level up to 250 seated or 380 cocktail.

What does a function cost?

Canapé packages start at $46 per person (lunch) and seated menus at $69 per person for two courses. Room hire is $520 for the South Room, $750 for the Northern Room or $1,100 for the whole level.

What drinks options are there?

Silver drinks packages run from $34.50 per person for two hours up to $52 for five hours, and Platinum from $46 to $63.50. You can also run a bar tab or let guests pay at the bar.

Is there a dance floor and AV?

Yes. Every space has a parquetry dance floor and an in-house PA you can connect a device to. Screens, a stage and microphones can be hired.

How long is the venue hire?

Lunch functions include four hours of room hire and dinner functions include five hours.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

kerrie staples

kerrie staples

5 months ago

Had a lovely lunch here at the Surf Bar with my friends on Thursday the 23rd of April, 2026. We want to pass on our praise to the lovely staff working that day, their service, friendliness and professionalism is to be co…

Malraj and Kumudini

Malraj and Kumudini

6 months ago

I had a great experience at Merryweather Surfhouse. The location is stunning, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed the breakfast—the portions were delicious and very well-presented. The…

Anita Waihi

Anita Waihi

3 months ago

Fancy place, ordinary experience. We booked online for the first 6.00 seating. Arrived a little early and were seated at the bench by the window. It was tucked into a dark corner on the glass. We were disappointed in the…

Deanna Lang

Deanna Lang

10 months ago

This was a very disappointing experience for such a fancy restaurant. The setting was beautiful and we were seated at the window overlooking the ocean which was gorgeous. But the surface of the counter where we were seat…

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