Hens Party Venues in Barangaroo

How to Choose the Right Hens Party Venue

Cocktails on a harbour rooftop, or dinner in a velvet-lined speakeasy room: Barangaroo Avenue offers a hens party both, a short walk apart. Smoke @ Barangaroo House is the 18-plus rooftop bar at number 35, and the Private Dining Room @ Cardea sits within Cardea's bar at number 300.

A bridal party could easily use both, starting with a seated meal and moving up to the rooftop for drinks.

The two venues through a bride-to-be's eyes:

An intimate table: Cardea's room seats 22 among vintage furniture and booths, from $1,500 minimum spend.
A mingling crowd: Smoke's Indoor Lounge takes 35 cocktail-style, and its South balcony section 40 to 60.
The whole hens list: Smoke Exclusive runs to 250 across lounge and balcony.
Dietary needs in the bridal party: Cardea can cook halal or kosher, and vegan or gluten-free.
The bride's cake: no cakeage fee applies at Smoke.

Cardea's room is soundproofed and has a projector and PA, so a slideshow or a round of games about the couple won't compete with the bar outside.

Cardea's projector suits a quiz on how well the hens know the bride.
Smoke Exclusive includes a microphone for the maid of honour, plus the option of live entertainment.
Live music is part of Cardea's bar, and its licence runs until midnight.
Cardea's room can also be set in a U-shape if the hens have booked a workshop.

Paying for the hens

Smoke's canapé packages open at $50 per person (six pieces) for groups of 20 or more.
Drinks at Smoke come as timed packages or a bar tab with a set limit.
Sunday bookings at Cardea carry a higher minimum spend than weeknights.
Cardea lets the group bring an outside caterer without a buyout fee, if a friend is making the grazing boards.

Venues for Hens Parties: Your Questions Answered

Can a hens group of 20 have a private dinner in Barangaroo?

The Private Dining Room @ Cardea seats up to 22 in its own soundproofed room, from $1,500 minimum spend Monday to Thursday.

Is Smoke @ Barangaroo House good for a big hens crowd?

Smoke Exclusive takes the whole rooftop, lounge and balcony together, and fits 250. Guests must be 18 or over.

What does Cardea's private room look like?

Velvet interiors, vintage furniture and intimate booths, styled on an old-world speakeasy.

How close is Smoke to public transport?

Wynyard Station is a short walk from Barangaroo House, and ferries run from the Barangaroo wharf.