Wunderlich Lane’s unique Sydney event space
If you’re wondering where to host an event in Sydney, we explain why Saltbox at trendy new lifestyle precinct Wunderlich Lane is one of the best event venues Sydney has ever seen. Brought to you by Sydney leading caterer Cook & Waiter, Saltbox event attendees are in the very best culinary hands. Read on to discover what makes Sydney’s newest event space so special, from its trendy inner-city location at the crossroads of Surry Hills and Redfern, to the Bates Smart interior design, and bespoke menus by a hospitality team of legends.
Saltbox Venue: What’s In A Name
Saltbox is arguably one of the most unique event spaces Sydney has to offer. From its symbolic name, to the customised platters it serves delicious canapés on, everything is considered in intricate detail to deliver events that are not only unique, but elevated in every way. So, where does Saltbox get its name? Saltbox Owner and Creative Director David O’Brien explains the origins of the Saltbox name quite succinctly:
“Just as salt enhances the flavour of food, Saltbox inspires and enhances the event experience at every opportunity, through the integration of a world-class venue with the exceptional food, service, and guest experience that Cook & Waiter is renowned for.”
Or, as they say at the Cook & Waiter and Saltbox event space Sydney head office: “We deliver events with a pinch of fancy and a splash of fun.” And if that sounds a bit like the outfit you’re planning on wearing at your next big event, you’re perfectly aligned with the Saltbox team, so you’d best get in touch!
Wunderlich Lane Events & Dining
Look no further than Saltbox if you’ve been wondering what event spaces are in Surry Hills, or, where to host an event in Redfern. The venue is located at Sydney’s hottest lifestyle precinct, Wunderlich Lane, on the city’s progressive and energetic fringe of Surry Hills and Redfern. It is the sole dedicated event space at the new precinct where it’s sure to lure clients out of their CBD comfort zone. Saltbox neighbours some of the best new restaurants in Sydney. The best event space hire Sydney is definitely on the map, with Saltbox Surry Hills/Redfern.
Wunderlich Lane is conveniently located just 1.3km from Central Station, 4km from the city, and is in close proximity to Surry Hills Light Rail and bus services. Onsite parking is available (first two hours free).
What’s at Wunderlich Lane?
Wondering what’s at Wunderlich Lane? What’s not at Wunderlich Lane! Sydney’s newest event space Saltbox is in good company alongside one of the best hotels in Sydney and some of the best new restaurants in Redfern and Surry Hills. Additionally, some fabulous high-end retailers and health, beauty wellness operators are located on Saltbox’s doorstep.
This amazing event space is located just metres from The EVE Hotel Sydney, so business event attendees have convenient accommodation at one of the most sought-after hotels in the city. The precinct is also home to a plethora of first-class restaurants and bars, from Olympus Dining Surry Hills, to Lottie – a Mexican restaurant and Mezcaleria on the rooftop of The Eve Hotel, and Island Radio with its vibrant South-East Asian flavours. High-end retailer Saarde, and beauty destination The Parlour Room are also within the precinct, creating an urban oasis of services for event attendees, and the perfect excuse to stay for a few nights and explore Wunderlich Lane restaurants, bars and lifestyle offers while you’re in Sydney for an event.
Saltbox Features and Facilities
The hottest corporate event venue Sydney welcomes in 2025, Saltbox is a 560 square-metre, state-of-the-art venue with a stylish neutral palette. Interior designer Bates Smart bring Saltbox’s hospitable charm and vibrant energy to life, with a commitment to sustainability. All event spaces have sophisticated black-out facilities, as well as world-class audio-visual facilities provided by in-house AV partner, Avionic.
The Entrance
First impressions count, and a luxe, mirrored lobby and reception area on the ground floor that ushers guests upstairs certainly makes an impact on arrival.
The Box
The main pillarless room boasts a beautiful sculpted timber ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light. An exposed timber frame, constructed from lightweight, carbon neutral, cross-laminated timber (CLT) represents best-practice green design. Sustainability is bolstered with eco-friendly cork flooring that is rich in style, with thermal and acoustic benefits.
- The Box accommodates 240 guests seated at round tables, 300 theatre-style, 300 cocktail-style, 180 cabaret-style.
Suites One and Two
These sophisticated suites are perfect intimate meeting rooms and breakout spaces, or operable walls can be opened to create one larger space.
- Suite One accommodates 24 guests boardroom-style, 18 theatre-style.
- Suite Two accommodates 20 boardroom-style, 36 theatre-style, 18 in a u-shape.
- The combined suites accommodate 50 guests boardroom-style, 120 cocktail-style, 96 theatre-style.
The Terrace
The suites open onto a striking 119 square-metre terrace that provides a sense of openness and space, and is perfect for arrivals, morning tea, and alfresco events.
Saltbox Event Styles & Menu Experiences
A new event space for a new era of events, Saltbox caters to events of all sizes, styles and times of day. Events at Saltbox can range from corporate breakfast meetings and all-day conferences, to wedding receptions, cocktail parties, and gala dinners. Sydney event catering has surely peaked at Saltbox, with Cook & Waiter designing bespoke menu experiences for clients.
Saltbox menus showcase the very best responsibly sourced, local produce. Menu options include:
Breakfast
Plated breakfast
Networking breakfast bites
Espresso service
Cold-pressed juices
Breakfast aperitif
Conferences
Half-day events
Full-day events
Morning and afternoon tea options
Seated Menus
Two-course shared options
Three-course shared options
Cocktail Party
Two-hour canapé package
Three-hour canapés
Four-hour canapés
In-situ snacks
Late-night snacks
Four fabulously theatrical Trolley Services and ten visually dramatic Food Tables are Instagram-able events in their own right. They bring corporate and event catering in Sydney to new delicious new heights.
When does Saltbox launch?
You don’t have long to wait, if you’ve been wondering: when does Saltbox event venue open?
The most exclusive event experiences Sydney has seen in some time begin in May 2025, when Saltbox opens its sophisticated doors. Bookings are already being taken from May onwards. Head to our contact page to make an enquiry.
