Wedding Reception Venues in Double Bay

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

A Double Bay reception can be as polished or as relaxed as the couple wants without leaving a few streets. On Bay Street, Margaret sends a wood-fired menu out to the whole room, and across the road at number 29, Matteo Double Bay brings Southern Italian share plates and a private back terrace. On Kiaora Road, The Lawns of Double Bay puts the party beside a heated balcony over the bowling greens.

Guest count and style, venue by venue:

100 seated, 150 mixed: Margaret, booked exclusively, with shared set menus and a matched wine list.
170 seated or 200 standing: Matteo Double Bay across its dining room, back terrace and bar, with menus from $70 per person.
A private celebration of up to 170: The Lawns of Double Bay, an open-plan room with a full bar and a kitchen on site.
An intimate reception of 10 to 18: Margaret's semi-private dining space, still connected to the main room.
About 55 on a private terrace: Matteo's back terrace shuts off from the rest of the restaurant.

Each suits a seated wedding breakfast with speeches, and The Lawns and Matteo can also be set for a cocktail-style reception.

Arrival drinks: Matteo's front courtyard doubles as an aperitivo bar, and The Lawns' covered balcony over the greens works year round.
Speeches: The Lawns includes a microphone and sound system in every package.
Finishing time: music at The Lawns ends by 10.30pm, and guests leave by 11pm.
Length of the party: a standard function at Matteo lasts three hours, with a four-hour extended option.

Rules and costs worth knowing

Cake: Margaret allows a celebration cake with a per-person cakeage fee, and Matteo charges cakeage per head too.
Decorations: balloons, confetti and glitter aren't permitted at Margaret.
Service charges: a 10 per cent charge applies to groups at Matteo and to tables of eight or more at Margaret.
Catering at The Lawns comes from its in-house partner, with a formal seated buffet or shared-table dinner over four hours.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Where can we hold a wedding reception for 100 seated in Double Bay?

Book out Margaret and it seats 100 for dinner; Matteo Double Bay seats 170 across the whole restaurant, and The Lawns of Double Bay quotes up to 170 for private celebrations.

Is Margaret accessible for guests in wheelchairs?

Yes. Entry for wheelchairs is through the Bay Street door, and there is an accessible bathroom.

What comes in a wedding package at The Lawns of Double Bay?

Food, venue hire, a standard drinks package, furniture and tableware, a microphone and sound system, bar and service staff and basic cleaning. A premium drinks upgrade or a full consumption bar can be arranged.

Does Matteo Double Bay have an alcohol-free drinks option?

Yes. Alongside its prosecco-and-wine and spritz packages there's an alcohol-free package, offered on semi-exclusive and exclusive bookings.

Wedding Reception Venues in Double Bay