Dunbar House
If you’re after a venue that combines timeless elegance and beauty with state of the art facilities, Dunbar House is for you. This 1830s waterfront Georgian mansion in Sydney’s chic Watsons Bay has been renovated and refurbished into a range of spaces perfect for corporate and private functions, including meetings, gala dinners, private events and special family dinners. And it’s only 11kms by road from the CBD, or your guests will love arriving by ferry or water taxi to the nearby wharf. With its gorgeous harbour views, stunning interiors, cutting edge technology, fresh seasonal food and seamless service, Dunbar House is an event destination that can’t fail to impress.
Part or all of Dunbar House is exclusively available for your corporate or private event, without interruption.
Perfect features
- Idyllic beachfront setting in an exclusive Eastern Suburbs harbour location
- Perfect for a wide range of business and private events – fully equipped with cutting edge audio-visual technology
- Stylish café during the day, alfresco and indoor dining
- Easy, fun access by ferry or water taxi
- Superb seasonal menu
- An iconic Sydney mansion as your private dining room
The Main Dining RoomThe Main Dining Room
Capacity: 4-150
The Missoni RoomThe Missoni Room
Capacity: 4-50
Upper Level BarUpper Level Bar
Capacity: 4-22
Harbour TerraceHarbour Terrace
Capacity: 100
The Lower Level BarThe Lower Level Bar
Capacity: 20-30
Location and Directions
9 Marine Parade,
Watsons Bay,NSW 2030
GETTING HERE
Dunbar House is only 11km from the Sydney CBD by road and is easily accessible via charter vessel or ferry to Watsons Bay Wharf.
Parking
Non-metered residential street parking available around the venue
By Bus
324 or 325 from Sydney CBD
By Ferry
Circular Quay or Manly to Watsons Bay
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Food & Service
Creative menus, superb service
Dunbar House’s Head Chef Alex Gubbins was born and bred in Sydney, but her celebrated food reflects her wide international experience and influences. Mentored during her apprenticeship at Sydney Theatre Company’s Wharf Restaurant by legendary chefs Tim Pak Poy and Aaron Ross, Alex then worked at various hatted Sydney establishments, including Quay and Claude’s. Her passion for cooking with freshest local produce to create uncomplicated but delectable food was influenced by her next move – to the Michelin starred Arnolfo in Tuscany. Next Sardinia, where she perfected those Italian favourites anti-pasto, pasta, pizza and pastry. Then two hatted Pilu in Sydney, before being snapped up by Grand Pacific Group. With this illustrious CV it’s not surprising that Alex’s fabulous food has a distinctly Mod Oz appeal, with Asian fusions and a strong dash of Italian pizzazz. She and her team bake bread daily, and make all pasta and petit fours in the Dunbar House kitchen. They love a challenge, and would welcome your creative food brief for your own superb bespoke menu.
Kelyn Augiron, Venue Manager
Alex Gubbins, Head Chef
Expert team, outstanding service
Alex Gubbins, Head Chef
Alex is renowned for innovative, fresh and delicious food, with strong Italian and Asian influences in her exciting menus.
Kelyn Augiron, Venue Manager
Heading up our in-house team of food and beverage professionals, Kelyn guarantees you an event to wow your guests and colleagues.
Olive Evans, Venue Sales Manager
Nicola Madden, Event Sales Coordinator
Anna Steele, Event Sales Coordinator
Olive, Nicola and Anna are committed to delivering you an exemplary level of service for your function. Right from our initial planning help, through to liaising and execution, we take care of everything.