Hotly anticipated Sydney events venue opens its doors

A highly anticipated inner-Sydney venue has officially opened for business, welcoming guests to its dedicated events space.

Saltbox is located at the vibrant Wunderlich Lane precinct at the intersection of Surry Hills and Redfern, and the architecturally striking property brings a sophisticated offering to Sydney’s events industry.

Designed by architects Bates Smart, Saltbox is a dedicated events venue at Wunderlich Lane –  which is located adjacent to new luxury accommodation The EVE Hotel – that is operated by catering company Cook & Waiter.

The venue soft-launched in May 2025 for a client event, but officially marked its opening for business events and social gatherings in the harbour city in late June.

Saltbox is already heavily booked throughout June and July, and into spring.

“Extraordinary flavours, artful presentation and experiences that are elevated in every way are at the heart of everything we do,” says David O’Brien, managing director at Cook & Waiter.

“Saltbox is the exclusive dedicated entertaining venue at Wunderlich Lane, where it acts as an extension of a world-class collective of hotel, hospitality and boutique innovators – offering a premium, compelling and convenient location to host a memorable occasion in Sydney.”

Saltbox features three versatile event spaces plus an all-weather terrace with sweeping views across tree-lined streets and the precinct below.

Its main pillarless hall, The Box, features a sculpted timber ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows bringing in natural light.

The Box can accommodate 240 guests seated at round tables, 300 theatre-style, 400 cocktail-style and 180 guests in a cabaret configuration.

Suite One and Suite Two are suited for intimate meeting rooms and breakout spaces. They have operable walls which allow for a larger combined space – ideal for arrival registrations, pre-drinks, networking and conference catering – and open to the 119-square-metre terrace.

Suite One can accommodate 24 guests in a boardroom setting and 60 theatre-style, while Suite Two can accommodate 18 guests in a boardroom setting, 36 theatre-style and 12 in a U-shape.

The Box is Saltbox’s main pillarless hall.

Combined, the suites can accommodate 50 guests in a boardroom setting, 120 cocktail-style and 96 theatre-style.

All spaces have blackout facilities and audiovisual capabilities provided by Saltbox’s in-house AV partner, Avionic Event Production.

“Saltbox is in great company in the urban oasis of Wunderlich Lane, which works in the favour of planners and guests,” says Jules Cameron, head of sales and marketing at Cook & Waiter.

“Located just metres from The EVE Hotel, top-tier restaurants such as Olympus Dining and Lottie, and luxe retailers and health and wellness operators such as Saardé and The Parlour Room, Saltbox is the ultimate setting for business guests and wedding parties seeking a premium experience and fabulous places to stay and play for a night or two.”

Saltbox’s menus showcase responsibly sourced local produce, and can cater to networking breakfasts, half-day and full-day conferences and other business events, cocktail parties and weddings.

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