Athol Hall

We had our wedding at Athol Hall in September, and we could not have asked for a more perfect venue! From the moment we first visited Athol Hall, it was clear this was where we wanted to celebrate our special day. Throughout the planning process, Amelia was amazing - friendly, professional, and incredibly patient with me. On the day, Bis was attentive, calm, and accommodating. Guests have commented on how beautiful the venue was, how delicious the food was, and how their glasses were never left empty. I am so grateful to the entire staff for making my wedding day as special as it was, and I will always treasure the memories of getting married at Athol Hall ♥

This venue couldn't be more magnificent if it tried. As wedding photographers who have captured several weddings at this iconic venue, we can firmly say that you will have some of the best that Sydney can offer all in this one place. Portraits onsite by the beach with the Sydney skyline is exceptional and something that will feel quite magical as the sun sets as you both take in the views. Your guests will love basking with the views at this venue with the wildlife close by - and you will really well looked after the staff on the night.

My husband I had our wedding ceremony and reception here in September last year and can't recommend highly enough. It is the most beautiful spot, the view of the harbour and the beautiful green lawn, especially in spring, was incredible. The staff on the day, particularly Bish, the on the day coordinator, were amazing and catered to our every need and request. We had our photos done at Bradley's Head, a short 5 min drive away. The fact that everything could be done there, from ceremony, cocktail hour, to reception and photos, was a huge draw card for us. We were also able to attend a wine and food tasting event there in the months leading up to the wedding, which was a comfort, as we wanted to ensure the best pairings for our guests. Something to keep in mind is that the menu is fixed and any adjustments are an added cost and not overly welcomed. Other than that everything went quite smoothly for us.

It's one thing to have a gorgeous venue with beautiful views, but it's a whole other ballgame to have one that is fantastic to deal with when organising your wedding. Amelia was a pleasure to work and communicate with when organising our wedding, and Biz, the venue manager on the night, made sure everything ran so smoothly. The staff were friendly and looked after our guests. The package at Athol Hall is inclusive and very reasonably priced for how incredible it is. We had both our ceremony and reception here, which was wonderful. Thanks so much to Amelia, Biz, and the rest of the team at Athol Hall. You guys are amazing!

From start to finish, the team was exceptional. The entire process, from selecting the venue to the consistent and clear communication, was seamless. Amelia was incredibly responsive and always quick to address any questions we had. In the lead-up to the event, everything was well organised and easy to follow, which made the planning stress-free. The day itself was flawless. From the food and drinks to the attentive service, every detail was executed to a high standard. Our guests were thoroughly impressed, and the team delivered exactly what we had envisioned. The venue is stunning, both inside and out, and truly speaks for itself. On the day, Bish was an incredible support. He was helpful, attentive, and accommodating to all our needs. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team for making our day so memorable.

We got married at Athol Hall in September, and the whole experience was absolutely amazing. Amelia was wonderful to deal with — so responsive and accommodating to all our emails and requests, which made the entire planning process so easy and stress-free. On the day, Bish was incredible at coordinating everything and made sure it all ran perfectly. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was amazing, and the view was simply breathtaking. We can’t recommend Athol Hall highly enough — it’s such a beautiful venue and the team made our wedding day unforgettable.

Perfect place for an event. The staff are super helpful here. Especially the manager and bar staff. I highly recommend this venue for your next corporate event. Magnificent views.

Our wedding at Athol Hall was truly a dream come true, and we cannot thank the staff enough for their outstanding service. From the initial planning to the final moments of our special day, everything was handled with such care and professionalism, making the entire experience seamless and stress-free. A special thank you to Antonia and Bish, who went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their attentiveness, warm demeanor, and keen eye for detail made all the difference. They anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and made sure we could fully enjoy our celebration without any worries. The venue was breathtaking, the atmosphere was magical, and the service was impeccable. We are so grateful to the entire Athol Hall team for making our wedding day so memorable. Highly recommended to any couple looking for a beautiful venue with an exceptional team behind it! Jaslene and John

Kookaburras making love! Is what I saw both times I attended a wedding at this virgin pure venue. Tucked down in a pocket of secluded bush between Bradley's Head and Taronga Zoo, this is a find indeed, a vintage gem of a place where the wedding is held out on a gently sloping grass lawn flanked by paternal gumtrees and the Harbour Bridge lit up by the sunset across the water in the background. Athol Hall used to be a dance hall. Back in the '50s sensible partygoers (they were the only kind that existed back then) would jump in a boat and be ferried across to the Hall, where the women would expose their ankles and the men would swoon and they'd all do a sock hop or a jive or something until the wee hours and then the boat would take them away again. I imagine it wouldn't come cheap, but can you really put a price on taking your vows while benevolent kookaburras make glorious coitus in the boughs above?

All-round outstanding venue! I visited Athol Hall as a guest of a friend's wedding. The great food and service coupled with the unbelievable views of Sydney Harbour made for a fantastic wedding. It was a truly memorable night.

Unbelievable setting - worth the visit for that reason alone. This was built as a turn-of-the-century dance hall. It's an old building up a long walkway, with a giant yard and a fabulous view across the harbour. We had lunch on the veranda, with the harbour, Royal Botanic Gardens, Opera House, and Sydney Harbour Bridge as our view. The interior is for functions, so lunch is served on the dozen tables out on the veranda. The Thursday we were there they only had three tables occupied the entire lunch period. So this isn't the place to look for a fabulous chef-prepared meal. With that consideration, we had a very nice meal. Their wine selection was pretty complete, and there were daily specials including a pasta and a fish dish. We started with three excellent spreads and some fresh bread. One spread was a homemade humus that was good. Another was an awesome feta and pumpkin combination - never had that before and loved it. My main course was a big disappointment, not worth mentioning. The sticky date pudding for dessert was excellent. We were there to visit with old friends and were not rushed to leave even though we sat for over two hours. Our waitress was not just good - she gave us a half hour ride to where we wanted to go next when the taxi did not show up. Now that's service!

We planned to hold our wedding at Athol Hall in April 2020. In the lead up we tasted some of the food available, unfortunately both the food and service were very disappointing. The basic wines offered were really terrible, in our opinion not wine we would give to our wedding guests at all. If considering a wedding here I would suggest trying the wines and upgrading from the basic offering. With our wedding at Athol Hall now cancelled due to COVID-19 we are owed a considerable amount of money by The Venues Collection, the owners of Athol Hall. The ACCC guidelines which apply to businesses forced to cancel weddings as a result of COVID-19 and the terms of their own contract are clear, yet they refuse to refund over $14,000 of our hard-earned money. Athol Hall were not able to deliver us a wedding or any service yet after one month of correspondence still refuse to honour their contract and refund our deposits as other Sydney venues have done. I could not recommend this venue to couples planning their wedding, a lot of the positive reviews online were posted before the new owners took over the venue. It's such a pretty location though unfortunately that isn't enough to make up for their extremely poor food, wine and service.

It was disappointing when I called you at 11:35pm to obtain simple help for opening the park gate ( it is not 12 already ) And the nice answer lady did not give a $hit by any means. Any how We "THE MAROONS" Definitely don't belong here . As I apologised to the answer machine lady ! I repeate my apology for this actual review