Groups & Events · Up to 30 Guests

Bring everyone. We'll handle the rest.

Milestone birthdays, corporate long lunches, engagement dinners, or no occasion at all — two beautiful private spaces, feasting menus built to share, and zero group service fee.

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Hosting, Minus the Headache

The group dinner where you actually enjoy yourself.

You know how group bookings usually go: chasing RSVPs, wrestling a shared bill, and a venue that treats your party like a logistics problem. Not here.

Our dedicated team works closely with you to tailor every detail — personalised feasting menus, your preferred drinks setup, dietaries handled by name — so the only thing left on your to-do list is showing up.

And unlike most venues, there's no group service fee. Bringing a crowd shouldn't cost extra.

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Group dining at The Cottage Balmain

How It Works

Three steps. That's genuinely it.

01

Secure your date & space

Check availability and book with approximate guest numbers. Unique request? Just email us — we pride ourselves on being flexible.

02

We lock in the details

The week of your booking, our team reaches out to finalise guest count, menu choices, dietaries and your drinks setup.

03

Show up & celebrate

Leave the rest to us. A generous 3-hour sitting means nobody's watching the clock.

Flexible Drinks, Your Way

The bar tab, solved.

Host Bar Tab

Pre-select your favourite wines, beers and cocktails to run on a single tab. You host, we pour.

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The Hybrid

Put a set amount on a tab for arrival drinks, then seamlessly switch to individual QR payments once the limit's reached. Generous start, no surprise bill.

Individual QR Ordering

Guests order and pay for their own drinks from their phones as they go. Zero maths at the end of the night.

The Spaces

Two rooms made for gathering.

Alfresco Dining · Private Bar

The Atrium

Nestled at the back of the venue, this light-filled private courtyard is the perfect connection between outdoors and in. A louvered roof and heating mean it's beautiful in any weather, welcome drinks happen at the private bar, and the greenery does the decorating for you. Tranquil, relaxed, and made to indulge.

16
Group Dining
9+
Min. for Exclusive Use
Louvered RoofHeatedPrivate BarWeatherproof
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Stylish & Welcoming · Mezzanine

The Loft

Floating above the main restaurant, The Loft caters to your bigger celebrations. Flooded with natural light for long lunches, it turns cosy and intimate as the evening settles in — the kind of room where speeches happen unprompted.

30
Group Dining
18+
Min. for Exclusive Use
Natural LightLarger GroupsCosy Evenings
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Before You Ask

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Group Feasting Menus

Designed to share, built to remember.

Fully customisable for tastes and dietaries. Kids 12 and under order straight from the kids menu; no group menu required.

The Feast

75 PP
  • Housemade Hummuspita, cumin, chickpeaDF · VGN
  • Arancinipumpkin, peas, lemon, parmesanGF · V
  • Calamari Frittilime, chilliGF · DF
  • Spicy Tunatuna tartare, avocado, cucumber, chili mayo, sesame, soy, rice cakeGF · A
  • Wild Mushroom Risottomushrooms, artichoke, pecorinoGF · V
  • Wagyu Beef Cheekfeta, roasted onion, salsa verde, harissaGF
  • Rocket & Peargrana padano, balsamicGF · V
  • FriesketchupGF · DF · V

The Whole Affair

95 PP
  • Organic Sourdoughpepe saya cultured butterV
  • Zucchini Flowersjalapeno mousse, avocado, aleppo, limeGF · V
  • Heirloom and Stracciatellatomatoes, lemon thyme, hazelnut, green oilGF · V · NUTS
  • Spicy Tunatuna tartare, avocado, cucumber, chili mayo, sesame, soy, rice cakeGF · A
  • Wild Mushroom Risottomushrooms, artichoke, pecorinoGF · V
  • "Bistecca Fiorentina" 1kg T-BoneJack's Creek, grass fed, condimentsGF
  • Cauliflower Fiorettoalmond, pistachio, tendrilsGF · DF · VGN · NUTS
  • Rocket & Peargrana padano, balsamicGF · V
  • FriesketchupGF · DF · V
  • Fromagemaffra cloth aged cheddar · crémeux d'argental soft · milawa blueV
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V vegetarian   VGN vegan   GF gluten free   DF dairy free   NUTS contains nuts
Surcharges: 1% card payment · 15% public holiday · 10% Sunday
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December 2026 · Now taking bookings

Christmas at The Cottage

Work parties, friends' dinners and family lunches — the same two private rooms, the same feasting menus, and still no group service fee.

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Good to Know

Questions, answered.

Do you charge a group service fee?
Nope. Unlike most venues, there's absolutely no mandatory large-group service fee or surcharge. The only exception is our standard 10% Sunday surcharge, which applies venue-wide to all diners to help us look after our team on weekends.
How long do we have the space?
A generous 3-hour sitting; plenty of time to relax and feast. Think you'll need longer? Let us know in advance and we'll always do our best to accommodate you.
What's the deposit and cancellation policy?
A $100 deposit secures your room, and it comes straight off your final bill. Deposits are non-refundable on cancellation; but if you need to reschedule, reach out as early as possible and we'll discuss a change of date.
Can we order à la carte, or is it set menu only?
Groups of 10+ in The Atrium or The Loft dine on one of our Group Feasting Menus (from $75pp). They're designed to share and fully customisable to tastes and dietary requirements.
How do you handle dietary requirements?
Incredibly easily. We'll gather all dietaries and allergies the week of your booking — just link each requirement to the guest's first name and the floor team handles the rest seamlessly.
What about children?
Kids 12 and under order directly from our kids menu, no group menu needed. All minors under 18 must have their parent or legal guardian in attendance. Please note we don't host children's birthday parties.
Can we bring a celebration cake?
Absolutely. Cakeage is $3 per person, which covers storage, cutting, and serving it beautifully with plates and candles.
Can we decorate the space?
Yes; flowers, balloons and banners are all welcome. Just one strict rule: no confetti, please!
Can we play our own music?
To keep the atmosphere great across the whole venue, we play our own curated licensed background music. External speakers or amplified devices aren't permitted.
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