space for intimate cocktail + dinner parties
Are you looking for a private venue for an engagement, birthday or celebratory soiree? Lightspace is the perfect option for that special occasion.
We take care of the set-up, the drinks and the tunes. Alls you need to do is organise the eats. Food trucks are very popular for cocktail style events and they can even serve from inside the venue. We can also recommend fantastic suppliers for those wanting full-service. Just ask us!
We’ll configure the space to create an intimate event for 50 up to 350 guests. Our Bar Lounge+Outdoor Terrace is perfect for smaller events, while we can open the Main Space for larger functions and sit-down dinners. Every party has exclusive use and we’re also only a short hike to the Valley for those that want to kick on afterwards.
Timings for a cocktail party on Friday or Saturday nights are usually 6.30-11pm, however this can be adjusted. Lunch time events run from 12-4.30pm. Access is one hour prior for set-up however more time can be arranged if necessary.
You’re also welcome to visit for an inspection, just let us know a suitable time. There’s a virtual tour of the venue here.
Need a quotation? Simply fill out our Enquiry Form and we’ll reply with pricing information.
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Cocktails in the Bar Lounge
For a more informal cocktail party LS2 is a fully furnished space perfect for up to 120 guests, with enough room leftover for a dance floor. We have a projector, sound system and all the facilities onsite to host a buzzing soiree. You can even have a cool food truck on the back terrace or inside the venue providing the eats! For smaller groups of up to 60 guests the Bar Lounge is a fantastic space for an intimate lunch or dinner.
Bar Lounge Capacities: Cocktail 120, Theatre 100, Sit-Down 60
Sit-down Dinners in the Main Space
Main Space Capacities (Combined with the Bar Lounge): Cocktail 350, Theatre 250, Sit-Down 200
- Exclusive use
Main Space
The Main Space (LS1), is fantastic for an exhibition, presentation, cocktail parties or an indulgent formal dinner. It features a wide, open expanse, industrial girders, timber roof and polished concrete floor.
For cocktail-style events capacity is 350, 250 for theatre-style or 200 for a sit-down function.
Bar Lounge
The Bar Lounge (LS2), is a furnished space perfect for cocktail parties, dinner events, smaller presentations, or anything requiring a relaxed lounge setting.
Its capacity is 120 guests cocktail-style, 100 theatre style or up to 60 guests for an intimate dinner.
Outdoor Terrace
The Outdoor Terrace adjoining LS2 features a bamboo hedge, water feature and an outlook toward the city skyline. Bordering the main railway line heading into the Valley it’s also a trainspotters’ delight.
Food & Beverage
As a licensed venue all drinks must be purchased through Lightspace. We have some fantastic beverage options including beers on tap, signature cocktails and a gorgeous Espresso Martini Station for that all important caffeine hit at the end of the night.
We also work with some fantastic caterers and the best suppliers in the industry. For a sit-down event it’s compulsory to use our recommended caterers, while for a cocktail style event it’s possible to use food trucks (with prior permission from us).
Pricing
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