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26/10/2026
Melbourne Cup Day is almost here! 🐎🥂
Dress for the occasion and join us in magnificent Cellos Grand Ballroom for a special Melbourne Cup Lunch filled with great food, bubbles and all the excitement of race day.
Gather your friends, colleagues or fellow racing fans and settle in for a relaxed afternoon in one of Sydney’s most beautiful heritage rooms, with the racing action on the big screens and a special menu created for the day.
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH
📅 Tuesday 3 November
⏰ 12.30pm
📍 Cellos Grand Ballroom, Level 4
🎟 $110 per person
MENU
🥂 Canapé
Rare roast beef, horseradish cream, wild garlic & crispbread
🍤 Starter
Australian king prawns, green papaya, Thai basil, lime & coconut
🍽️ Main
Chargrilled lamb loin, pear & parsnip purée, mint chimichurri & lamb jus
Served with Hasselback potato, sugar snap peas & heirloom beetroot
🍋 Dessert
Chilled lemon curd with house-made ginger biscuits & Italian meringue
Limited bookings still available - gather your table and make a day of it!
Prefer a more casual Melbourne Cup lunch? The Alcoves on Level 2 will also be open for its regular à la carte lunch service.
Book Melbourne Cup Lunch in Cellos: https://tinyurl.com/fb-melbournecup-2026
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19/10/2026
What a beautiful evening of opera in Cellos yesterday. 🎶
It was wonderful to welcome The Opera Room for Verdi in the City, bringing an extraordinary cast and the music of Verdi to our heritage-listed Grand Ballroom.
A very special performance in a very special setting. ✨
15/10/2026
🎷Chapel Row Jazz tonight - live in the Reagh Bar from 7-10pm!
✨ Free entry
🍸 Cocktails
🍺 B**r on tap
🍷 W**e by the glass
🍽️ Light meals & dining
Fridays | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Reagh Bar – Ground Floor
Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney C*D
15/10/2026
🍺 Now on Tap at the Castlereagh! Stone & Wood Pacific Ale has joined our b**r selection at Reagh Bar and The Alcoves.
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13/10/2026
🎷 FUNKD Masquerade – Big Band Jazz for a Great Cause!
We're pleased to support FUNKD, an exciting 18-piece Sydney jazz orchestra, as they raise funds for their upcoming trip to the United States this December.
Under the musical direction of Alex Putra, who was instrumental in establishing our popular Chapel Row Jazz sessions in the Reagh Bar, FUNKD will bring an evening of big-band jazz, glamour and mystery to the magnificent Cellos Grand Ballroom.
Join us for a spectacular night featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Thad Jones, along with original arrangements, live entertainment and a little masquerade intrigue!
🎭 Dress to impress – masks encouraged!
📅 Saturday 31 October | From 6.30pm
📍 Cellos Grand Ballroom, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
🎟️ Tickets from $36
Come along for a wonderful evening of live music and help support these talented musicians on their journey to the USA!
👉 Event details and bookings: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BeQX9GufB/
12/10/2026
W**e lovers - there’s still time to join us this Friday. 🍷
Our Cassegrain W**emaker Lunch returns to Cellos Grand Ballroom, hosted by Club member Philippe Cassegrain.
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of fine w**e and food as Philippe introduces a specially selected range of Cassegrain w**es, with insights into the stories, w**emaking and character behind each bottle.
The w**es will be paired with a specially prepared three-course lunch, and guests can also order favourites on the day at special event prices with delivery direct to your door.
📅 Friday 16 October
⏰ 12.00pm
📍 Cellos Grand Ballroom, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
🎟 $85 per person + booking fee
A lovely way to spend a Friday afternoon in the city - bookings are still available.
Book online: https://tinyurl.com/cassegrain-w**emaker-lunch
12/10/2026
Verdi comes to Cellos this Sunday! 🎶 ⋆｡°✩
For the first time, The Opera Room performs at Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, bringing Verdi in the City - an exceptional evening of live opera led by internationally acclaimed tenor Diego Torre.
With an extraordinary line-up of established operatic talent, highlights from two of Verdi’s greatest operas - Don Carlo and Il Trovatore - and a 16-voice women’s chorus, this promises to be a very special performance and one not to be missed.
All of this will unfold in Cellos Grand Dining Room, where the magnificent heritage setting and exceptional acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for an evening of Verdi!
CAST
⋆ Diego Torre, tenor
⋆ Angela Hogan, mezzo-soprano
⋆ Michael Honeyman, baritone
⋆ Louise Keast, soprano
⋆ Anthony Mackey, bass
⋆ Richard Anderson, bass
⋆ Bradley Gilchrist, piano
The 16-voice women’s chorus, prepared by conductor Logan Birchall, will feature in highlights from both operas, adding even greater scale and impact to some of Verdi’s most dramatic music.
Master of Ceremonies Phoebe Celeste will guide audiences through the passion, politics, thwarted love and high-stakes drama at the heart of the works.
Whether you’re a devoted opera lover or completely new to opera, this is a rare opportunity to experience world-class voices up close in one of Sydney’s most beautiful heritage rooms.
📅 Sunday 18 October 2026
⏰ 5.00pm–7.30pm
📍 Cellos Grand Dining Room, Level 4
🎟 Tickets $109 | Under 30s $40
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY - book now: https://www.trybooking.com/DOURP
05/10/2026
This week’s cocktail special at Reagh Bar 🥃
Meet the Castlereagh Boulevardier - a rich mix of hazelnut, bourbon, Campari and vermouth, finished with a little chocolate treat on the side.
Sweet, bitter and beautifully warming, it’s just the thing for an evening drink.
Please note: contains nuts.
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02/10/2026
🎤😂 Kookaburra's Comedy debuts at Castlereagh Boutique Hotel tonight! Get your friends together for a great night out in Sydney C*D.
29/09/2026
🎤😂 Friday night comedy in the C*D!
Kookaburra’s Comedy Club hits the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel this Friday 2 October with a curated line-up of Sydney comedians and plenty of laughs.
🕢 Doors 7.30pm | Show 8pm
🎟 Tickets from $25 (Link in comments 👇)
📍 Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St, Sydney
Gather your friends, book ahead and join us for a Friday night comedy show with Kookaburra's Comedy.
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29/09/2026
Meet the Pisco Disco Sour - This week’s cocktail special at the Reagh Bar 🍸
Bright, citrusy, slightly herbal and delightfully refreshing! 🍋
Available this week for $18. Drop into Reagh Bar and give it a try.
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29/09/2026
🇩🇪 Oktoberfest continues at The Alcoves this week! 🍺
Join us for lunch this Wednesday and Thursday and enjoy live accordion music from Fräulein Julie, bringing a little Bavarian spirit to the heart of Sydney.
Our special Oktoberfest menu is also available, with German-inspired favourites including:
Appetisers
Crumbed button mushrooms - $18
Beef goulash soup - $20
House-made spätzle - $18
Mains
Chicken schnitzel - $30
Pork knuckle - $42
Pork & veal bratwurst - $28
Desserts
Apple strudel - $16
Crêpes - $16
Apricot dumpling - $16
📍 The Alcoves, Level 2, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
🎶 Live accordion music Wednesday & Thursday lunch
🍽️ Oktoberfest menu available for lunch and dinner
Gather your friends, enjoy a hearty German-inspired meal and raise a glass to Oktoberfest.
Prost! 🍻
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22/09/2026
🇩🇪 Oktoberfest is coming to The Alcoves! 🍺
From 21 September to 2 October, join us for a little Bavarian cheer in the heart of Sydney with a special German-inspired lunch and dinner menu.
Think chicken schnitzel, pork knuckle, bratwurst, house-made spätzle, goulash soup and apple strudel - plus live accordion music from Fräulein Julie on selected lunch dates.
🎶 Live music at lunch:
Wednesday 23 September
Thursday 24 September
Wednesday 30 September
Thursday 1 October
📍 The Alcoves, Level 2, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
169 Castlereagh Street Sydney
📅 21 September – 2 October 2026
🍽️ Lunch & dinner
📞 Bookings recommended
See the menu & book: https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/events/oktoberfest-at-the-alcoves/
Gather your friends, raise a glass and enjoy a taste of Bavaria in the heart of Sydney.
Prost! 🍻
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169 Castlereagh Street
Sydney, NSW
2000
To get to the hotel and restaurant on Castlereagh Street in Sydney via public transport, take a train to Town Hall Station and then walk for about 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus that stops at Castlereagh Street. For driving/parking, you can enter the street from either Park or Bathurst Streets, and there are several public parking options available nearby.
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What people say
The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel in Sydney is a stunning heritage-listed property that has been elegantly restored to its former glory. The hotel's sandstone frontage and beautiful architecture are accentuated by the luxurious furnishings, creating an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication.
Located in the heart of Sydney's commercial, retail, and entertainment centres, the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel is ideally situated for both business and leisure travellers. The building holds a significant place in Sydney's history as it was the first reinforced concrete construction seen in the city and became the yardstick for all other buildings built in the 1920s.
The hotel offers comfortable and spacious rooms that are equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Guests can also enjoy delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant, which serves a range of international cuisine.
Overall, the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a luxurious and elegant stay in Sydney. Its prime location, beautiful architecture, and top-notch amenities make it one of the best hotels in the city.
