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Royal Hotel Paddington

Details checked July 2026

Paddington, Eastern Suburbs · Pub · 55 seated · 100 standing

Grand old Five Ways pub with a rooftop and rooms named after elephants.

Inner Suburbs Heritage & Classic Big Group & Party Weddings Engagements Birthdays Corporate Christmas parties Wakes & memorials

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The cost picture

From $44 pp

No pricing published; seven spaces from the 25-seat Bengal Bar up to exclusive Elephant Rooms hire (55 seated / 100 cocktail).

From the venue's published rates — confirm directly before you book.

House rules

BYO drinks

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Own caterer

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Music curfew

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Outdoor space

Yes

Parking / transport

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Dog friendly

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Venue catering

Yes

Wheelchair access

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Hire options

Private room · Semi-private

The honest bit

The Rooftop only takes 50 cocktail-style, so for bigger groups ask for the full Elephant Rooms floor instead - and note functions go through the PHMG group office, not the pub directly.

Contact the venue (direct)

Phone (02) 9331 2604

Email functions@phmg.com.au

Website royalhotel.com.au/functions/

Instagram @royalhotelpaddo

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