60th Birthday Parties at CATALINA
Mark your 60th in true style at CATALINA, Sydney’s iconic waterfront restaurant and bar with views across Rose Bay. With stunning harbour views, elegant interiors, exceptional cuisine, fine wines, and seamless service, CATALINA is one of Australia’s premier venues for luxurious milestone celebrations. From intimate long lunches and sunset cocktails at the bar to lavish dinners and exclusive venue hire, every birthday is crafted with the hallmark elegance and attention to detail that define the CATALINA experience.
GROUPS 11-19
from $150pp
Celebrate a 60th birthday with an intimate harbour-side gathering framed by CATALINA’s refined interiors and panoramic views. Groups of 11 to 19 are accommodated together in the main dining room, with bespoke touches available such as personalised menus, place cards, and curated wine selections. A seasonal three-course à la carte menu is served, including bread, coffee or tea, and petits fours, with the option to commence the occasion with canapés on arrival.
All beverages are charged on consumption, and a 10% service fee applies to tables of 6 or more.
GROUPS 20-40
from $250pp
For groups of 20 to 40, CATALINA’s dining room offers panoramic harbour views, refined interiors and cuisine of the highest calibre, creating a backdrop worthy of the milestone. Guests are served a seasonal three-course à la carte menu, accompanied by bread, coffee or tea, and petits fours. Complimentary personalised menus and place cards are included, with floral centrepieces available to bring an added sense of occasion. BYO cakes are not permitted; however, a celebratory cake may be prepared by CATALINA’s pastry team to mark the milestone in signature style.
A minimum spend of $250 per person applies, inclusive of all food and drinks, with a 10% service fee added to the final bill.
EXCLUSIVE HIRE
Seated: maximum 140*
Cocktail party: up to 250*
Few milestones carry as much weight as a 60th birthday celebration, and hosting it at CATALINA transforms the occasion into an experience as memorable as the view itself. For those seeking to mark the moment in true style, CATALINA is available for exclusive use – offering full access to the waterfront space. With panoramic harbour views, an open-plan dining room, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a sun-drenched balcony perfect for arrival drinks and oyster bars, CATALINA sets the scene for milestone moments, product launches, sailing regatta dinners and standout corporate events. From seasonal menus and tailored wine selections to elegant candlelight and harbour-facing spotlights, every detail is designed to impress.
There is no room hire fee. Minimum spends apply and vary by date and season. To explore exclusive use, contact our Events Specialist Kate, who will guide you through every step.
*capacity subject to theming, furnishing and AV requirements
“In a city blessed with more than its fair share of iconic dining locations, CATALINA is one of the best and not afraid to flaunt it.” - Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide
“In a city blessed with more than its fair share of iconic dining locations, CATALINA is one of the best and not afraid to flaunt it.” - Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide
Exclusive Events FAQs
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CATALINA can accommodate up to 150 people for a seated event (capacity subject to theming, entertainment and staging requirements).
CATALINA can accommodate up to 300 people for a cocktail style event.
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No, CATALINA does not charge any ‘room hire’ fee. The minimum spend requirement can absorb ALL food and beverage as well as crew meals and dance floor hire.
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Yes, CATALINA offers menu tastings for up to 4 people, Monday – Thursday, LUNCH ONLY, 4-12 weeks out from your confirmed event date. The food component is complimentary.
At the tasting, wines are recommended by our Sommelier according to your budget and individual taste.
Beverages are charged on consumption and the bill must be settled on the day of the tasting, it cannot be added to the bill on the day of your event.
All your requirements, details, timings, table plans etc. are discussed in detail and finalised with your co-ordinator on the day of the tasting.
CATALINA does not offer menu tastings for cocktail parties.
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Yes, CATALINA has a list of preferred suppliers. You are, however, welcome to use any suppliers you wish.
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Suppliers can access CATALINA for bump in from 9am for a lunch event or 5pm for a dinner event. Bump out commences from guest departure time – 5pm for a lunch event, 12am for aa dinner event. ALL items, furniture, staging and theming must be removed at the conclusion of your event, not the following day.
Enquire
Please contact Kate McMahon, our Event Manager, for further information or to book an appointment to see the venue and discuss your options. Appointments are available Monday - Thursday between 9.00 am – 5.00 pm, or Friday 10.00 am – 12.00 pm.
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