events at customs house
Located on Newcastle’s harbour foreshore, Customs House Hotel is one of the city’s most iconic hospitality destinations. The venue features a ground-floor restaurant and bar, an outdoor beer garden, and a collection of versatile upstairs function spaces, all set within a landmark heritage building.
Whatever the occasion, our team is here to help you create an event that feels seamless and memorable. From corporate functions, weddings and engagement parties to intimate dinners, milestone celebrations and end-of-year events, we offer flexible spaces, exceptional catering, and an experienced event planner to guide every detail from start to finish.
The Spaces
Located on Newcastle’s Harbour Foreshore, Customs House Hotel is one of Newcastle’s most well known hospitality venues, incorporating a ground floor restaurant and bar, an outdoor beer garden and upstairs function rooms.
customs hall
COCKTAIL 200 PAX
SEATED DINING 120 PAX
Customs Hall offers a grand, open-plan space suited to events of scale, accommodating up to 200 guests for cocktail-style functions or 120 guests for seated dining.
Featuring an ornate marble fireplace and a sophisticated bar overlooking the harbour, the room blends heritage character with modern comfort. Fully air-conditioned and equipped with a complete in-house sound system and handheld wireless microphone, the space can also be enhanced with a dance floor—setting the stage for a truly memorable event.
Harbourmasters Lounge
COCKTAIL 60 PAX
SEATED DINING 40 PAX
The Harbourmasters Lounge is a standout upstairs space that oozes architectural charm.
With high ceilings, beautiful timber floors and windows overlooking the harbour, it provides a stunning backdrop for any event. Complete with a private bar and in-house sound system, the Harbourmasters Lounge is ideal for cocktail-style events for up to 60 guests or seated functions for up to 40 guests.
Collectors Room
SEATED DINING 20 PAX
The Collectors Room is an intimate private dining space located upstairs, ideal for smaller gatherings.
Featuring a charming bay window with views over the beer garden, fountain and courtyard, the room offers a quiet and character-filled setting. Perfect for refined celebrations or private dining, the Collectors Room accommodates up to 20 guests for a seated dinner, delivering a warm, personal atmosphere for your event.
Elegant and expansive, The Long Room is designed for relaxed, refined gatherings with a sense of occasion. With generous proportions and a classic layout ideal for shared dining, this space lends itself perfectly to long lunches, milestone celebrations and corporate dinners that call for a more intimate yet elevated setting.
Comfortably seating up to 40 guests, The Long Room offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that encourages conversation and connection, making it a favourite for sit-down events where food and company take centre stage.
LONG ROOM
SEATED DINING 40 PAX
OLD POOL ROOM
COCKTAIL 30 PAX
Reserving tables in the Old Pool Room section of the bar is ideal for relaxed, casual celebrations that don’t require a fully private space.
Perfect for drinks-focused gatherings and informal catch-ups, this area can accommodate up to 30 guests for a cocktail-style event and is available to reserve for a three-hour period.
EXAMINERS ROOM
SEATED DINING 20 PAX
Tucked away and full of character, The Examiners Room is a private space best suited to smaller gatherings. Ideal for boardroomstyle meetings, private dining or focused corporate sessions, this room offers a quiet, professional setting while still retaining the charm of the building’s heritage.
With a seated capacity of up to 20 guests, The Examiners Room is perfect for intimate events where privacy, comfort and attention to detail matter most. Sit down capacity 20 people