Balmain Town Hall

Council is in the process of reopening its community centres and facilities to existing community hirers in line with NSW Health advice.

Due to restrictions, venues have a reduced capacity of four square metres for each person. NSW Government restrictions continue to apply to some activities.

Council staff will work directly with regular hirers to reconfirm or amend bookings which were temporarily on hold. Hirers will need to provide a COVID-19 safety plan for their activity for Council's approval, and sign an amended booking agreement before activities can resume.

For bookings enquiries, email bookingsteam@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or phone Ilce Kostrevski, Acting Community Facilities Coordinator, on 9392 5775.

Find more information here about Council's COVID-19 response

Council has many beautiful parks and facilities that can be booked for events

For booking information please read the details below.

Balmain Town Hall was designed by Mr E.H. Buchanan (Mayor of the borough) and opened on 25 August 1888

Balmain Town Hall is one of our larger community venues hosting community events and programs and offering facilities for hire.

Find us at

370 Darling Street, Balmain

Contact

Phone: 02 9392 5000
Email: council@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Hire information

Venues available for hire include:

Balmain Town Hall Main Hall

Suitable for

Performances
Concerts
Parties
Banquets
Conferences
Seminars
Workshops
Exhibitions

Quick facilities check

Capacity	300 people - Theatre style seating 220 people - Banquet style seating (allowing for a dance floor)
Available hours	8AM to 12 Midnight
Accessible parking	On street only
Level access entrance	Access to the meeting room is at the rear of the Town Hall building on the ground floor. Entry is from the side driveway. There is an accessible ramp for access to the meeting room. There is no accessible access to the Town Hall.
Accessible toilets	There is an accessible toilet in the entry foyer to the room.
Hearing support system/Loop	TBC
Parking	On street only
Public transport	Bus
AV equipment	No
Key or swipe access	Key
Kitchen facilities	Commercial kitchen, stove with 6 hotplates, fridge, instant hot water urn, 3 sinks, serving bench and serving trolley
Limitations	All patrons to exit (including bump out) by Midnight

Conditions of hire

General Conditions of Hire (PDF 138.1KB)
Conditions of Hire - Balmain Town Hall - Main Room (PDF 125.2KB)
Conditions of Hire - Balmain Town Hall - Meeting Room (PDF 125.2KB)

Hire documents

Floor Plan - Balmain Town Hall (PDF 330.8KB)

Fees and charges for hire

Balmain Town Hall

Details	Fee excluding GST	GST	Fee including GST
Weekdays - Hourly Rate (before 6:00PM)	$124.73	$12.47	$137.20
Weekdays - Hourly Rate (after 6:00PM)	$158.36	$15.84	$174.20
Weekdays - Day (8:00AM – 6:00PM)	$365.18	$36.52	$401.70
Weekdays - Evening (6:00PM – 12 Midnight)	$463.55	$46.35	$509.90
Weekends & public holidays - Hourly Rate (before 6:00PM)	$124.73	$12.47	$137.20
Weekends & public holidays - Hourly Rate (after 6:00PM)	$158.36	$15.84	$174.20
Weekends & public holidays - Day (8:00AM – 6:00PM)	$365.18	$36.52	$401.70
Weekends & public holidays - Evening (6:00PM – 12 Midnight)	$463.55	$46.35	$509.90
Whole Day (8:00AM – 12 Midnight)	$772.55	$77.25	$849.80
Key Deposit	$50.00	$0.00	$50.00
Refundable Bond	$500.00	$0.00	$500.00
Refundable Bond for “high risk” functions. This increased bond may be imposed at the discretion of Council Staff	$1000.00	$0.00	$1000.00
Cancellations - 28 days and greater prior to booking	100% of Hiring Fee Refunded
Cancellation - From 14 days up to and including 27 days prior to booking	50% of Hiring Fee Refunded
Cancellations - Less than 14 days prior to booking	25% of Hiring Fee Refunded

Balmain Town Hall Meeting Room

Details	Fee excluding GST	GST	Fee including GST
Monday – Sunday before 6:00PM (hourly rate)	$58.09	$5.81	$63.90
Monday – Sunday after 6:00PM (hourly rate)	$63.36	$6.34	$69.70
Whole Day (8:00AM – 12 Midnight)	$264.00	$26.40	$290.40
Half Day (6 hours)	$132.00	$13.20	$145.20
Day (8:00AM – 6:00PM)	$132.00	$13.20	$145.20
Evening (6:00PM – 12 Midnight)	$184.73	$18.47	$203.20
Refundable Bond	$500.00	$0.00	$500.00
Cancellations - 28 days and greater prior to booking	100% of Hiring Fee Refunded
Cancellations - From 14 days up to and including 27 days prior to booking	50% of Hiring Fee Refunded
Cancellations - Less than 14 days prior to booking	25% of Hiring Fee Refunded