The Rook
- Bar, Restaurant & Cafes, Unique Venue
- 120 Max Attendees
- 13 km from Airport
- 3 Event Rooms
- 0 Accomm. Rooms
Live Book Available
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Description
Perched high above the hustle and bustle of York Street, The Rook is one of Sydney’s most iconic rooftops. Renowned for its freshly caught lobsters, gourmet burgers and range of bespoke liquors.
Enjoy views of the Sydney CBD and the stars through our atrium-style glass rooftop. A treasured watering hole for city dwellers, The Rook is a bar that doesn’t take itself...
Perched high above the hustle and bustle of York Street, The Rook is one of Sydney’s most iconic rooftops. Renowned for its freshly caught lobsters, gourmet burgers and range of bespoke liquors.
Enjoy views of the Sydney CBD and the stars through our atrium-style glass rooftop. A treasured watering hole for city dwellers, The Rook is a bar that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
The Rook is the perfect space for a fun-filled, spectacular event of up to 120 people in a cocktail style event or 70 people in a seated style event.
Frequently Asked Questions
We do not charge hire fees, we do however ask for a minimum spend on food and beverage to book the venue or space.
Yes, we offer a range of package options to suit all budget and these can be tailored to suit your requirements.
Yes, 30% of your minimum spend is required as a deposit to confirm your event.
All food and beverage is to be supplied by the venue.
Yes, gift vouchers can be purchased on our website. Please note they are not valid for functions & events.
Event Rooms
Main Dining Room
Min 1 people, Max 70 people
The Nest
Min 1 people, Max 40 people
Full Venue
Min 1 people, Max 120 people
Full Venue
Perched high above the hustle and bustle of York Street, The Rook is one of Sydney’s most iconic rooftops. Renowned for its freshly caught lobsters, gourmet burgers and range of bespoke liquors. Enjoy views of the Sydney CBD and the stars through our atrium-style glass rooftop. A treasured watering hole for city dwellers, The Rook is a bar that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The Rook is the perfect space for a fun-filled, spectacular event of up to 120 people in a cocktail style event or 70 people in a seated style event.
Min 1 people, Max 120 people
Event Room Layouts
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Main Dining Room
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52
70
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The Nest
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30
40
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Full Venue
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70
120
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Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Main Dining Room
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52
70
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The Nest
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30
40
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Full Venue
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70
120
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Menus
Menus
Canapes
Selection of canapes, substantial items and dessert canapes. View Items
Total of items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bruschetta of Smashed Minted Peas, Ricotta (C) V | Yes | $4.00 |
| THE ROOK signature onion rings | Yes | $4.00 |
| Bean Burrito, Mint, Crème Friache, and Sun Dried Tomato (H) E V | Yes | $4.00 |
| BBQ Lamb Riblets, Sumac Yogurt, Lemon (H) GF | Yes | $4.00 |
| Mac & Cheese Balls, Truffle Aioli (H) V | Yes | $4.00 |
| Watermelon, whipped Persian Fetta, Candied Walnuts and Mint (C) I V, GF | Yes | $5.00 |
| Brandade of Crab and Scallion, Cucumber, Chili, Smoked Almond Crumb (C) I GF | Yes | $5.00 |
| Oysters Natural (C) E GF | Yes | $5.00 |
| Lobster Lettuce Cups (GF) | Yes | $5.00 |
| Lobster and chorizo croquettes (H) | Yes | $5.00 |
| Pork and Fennel Sausage Roll Bites, House made Tomato Sauce (H) E | Yes | $5.00 |
| Goats Cheese Quiche, Onion Jam, Thyme (H) E, V | Yes | $6.00 |
| Chicken and Double Brie Pie, Savoury Cranberry Compote (H) E | Yes | $6.00 |
| Crisp Tempura Coconut Prawns, Tomato Chilli Jam (H) I | Yes | $7.00 |
| Pumpkin, Fetta, Pine Nut & Sage Pissaladiere (H) E V | Yes | $7.00 |
| Sweet Corn and Coriander Fritters, Smashed Avocado, Crème Friache, Chili Jam (C) E V | Yes | $7.50 |
| SUBSTANTIAL ITEMS | Yes | |
| Sailors Fish and Chips, Lemon Aioli (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| Dusted Prawns, chips, Tartare (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| Buttermilk Chicken Drumettes, Southern Spiced yoghurt (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| Uncle Sam mini cheeseburger, wagyu, mustard aioli, tomato jam, pickle | Yes | $8.00 |
| Fried chicken mini burger, lettuce, tomato, herb garlic mayo | Yes | $8.00 |
| Falafel mini burger, lettuce, tomato, harissa aioli (V) | Yes | $8.00 |
| Lone ranger pulled beef mini burger, pickled corn slaw, smokey aioli (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| SOMETHING SWEET | Yes | |
| Mini Assorted Gelati E V | Yes | $4.00 |
| Deep Fried Mars Bar | Yes | $4.50 |
| Mini Belgian Chocolate Crunch Bars E V | Yes | $5.00 |
| Mixed Tartlets - Lemon Curd, Flourless Chocolate, Chocolate Ganache, Crème Patisserie E V | Yes | $5.00 |
Burger Banquet Menu
Selection of shared starters, mains and sides. View Items
$35.00
per person
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| SHARED STARTERS | ||
| Mac ‘n’ Cheese Balls | ||
| Charred Chicken Riblettes | ||
| MAINS | ||
| The Alamo Burger | ||
| The Yankee Burger | ||
| Le Coq Burgers | ||
| Grass is Greener Burger | ||
| SHARED SIDES | ||
| Fries | ||
| Apple Slaw | ||
| Warm Choc & Hazelnut Brownie |
A La Carte Menu
Selection of menu items ranging from $6.00-$80.00 View Items
Total of items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| FEELING PECKISH | Yes | |
| Truffle Fries | Yes | $14.00 |
| Mac and Cheese Balls | Yes | $14.00 |
| Knocklofty Gin Cured Salmon Crudo | Yes | $17.00 |
| Charred Chicken Riblettes | Yes | $16.00 |
| Mediterranean Bagel | Yes | $13.00 |
| Onion Rings | Yes | $12.00 |
| Apple Slaw | Yes | $12.00 |
| Straight Cut Fries | Yes | $10.00 |
| SOMETHING DIFFERENT | Yes | |
| The Kitchen Sink Salad | Yes | $19.00 |
| Salad Bolt Ons; Buttermilk Chicken | Yes | $6.00 |
| Salad Bolt Ons; Cured Salmon | Yes | $7.00 |
| Salad Bolt Ons; Haloumi | Yes | $6.00 |
| Mussel Hot Pot | Yes | $28.00 |
| Squid Ink Pasta | Yes | $32.00 |
| 500g Rib Eye | Yes | $59.00 |
| 450g Lobster | Yes | $80.00 |
| PLANCHA MENU | Yes | |
| Mixed Olives & Cornichons | Yes | $10.00 |
| Trio of Dips | Yes | $15.00 |
| Vegetarian Plancha | Yes | $24.00 |
| Meat Plancha | Yes | $28.00 |
| Cheese Plate | Yes | $28.00 |
| Antipasto Platter | Yes | $59.00 |
Beverages
Standard Beverage Package
Menu includes Cocktail, Bottled Beer, White Wine, Red Wine, Sparkling, Non-Alcoholic. View Items
$24.50
per hour per person
min 2 hours
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Artois & James Boags Light | ||
| Arrowhead Sauv Blanc | ||
| Arrowhead Shiraz Cabernet | ||
| Arrowhead Brut | ||
| Stella Artois & James Boags Light | ||
| Juice and Soft drink | ||
| Cocktail on arrival | Yes | $10.00 |
Premium Beverages Package
Menu includes Cocktail, White Wines, Rosé, Red Wines, Sparkling, Bottled Beers, Non-Alcoholic. View Items
$32.50
per hour per person
min 2 hours
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rieslingfreak#3 | ||
| Bleasdale pinot gris | ||
| Alliance cabernet Franc Rose | ||
| William Cole Pinot Noir & Tilia Malbec | ||
| Arrowhead Sparkling | ||
| Hawthorn Amber Ale | ||
| Samual Adams & Stella Artois | ||
| Juice and Soft drink | ||
| Cocktail on arrival |
Menus
Canapes
Selection of canapes, substantial items and dessert canapes. View Items
Total of items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bruschetta of Smashed Minted Peas, Ricotta (C) V | Yes | $4.00 |
| THE ROOK signature onion rings | Yes | $4.00 |
| Bean Burrito, Mint, Crème Friache, and Sun Dried Tomato (H) E V | Yes | $4.00 |
| BBQ Lamb Riblets, Sumac Yogurt, Lemon (H) GF | Yes | $4.00 |
| Mac & Cheese Balls, Truffle Aioli (H) V | Yes | $4.00 |
| Watermelon, whipped Persian Fetta, Candied Walnuts and Mint (C) I V, GF | Yes | $5.00 |
| Brandade of Crab and Scallion, Cucumber, Chili, Smoked Almond Crumb (C) I GF | Yes | $5.00 |
| Oysters Natural (C) E GF | Yes | $5.00 |
| Lobster Lettuce Cups (GF) | Yes | $5.00 |
| Lobster and chorizo croquettes (H) | Yes | $5.00 |
| Pork and Fennel Sausage Roll Bites, House made Tomato Sauce (H) E | Yes | $5.00 |
| Goats Cheese Quiche, Onion Jam, Thyme (H) E, V | Yes | $6.00 |
| Chicken and Double Brie Pie, Savoury Cranberry Compote (H) E | Yes | $6.00 |
| Crisp Tempura Coconut Prawns, Tomato Chilli Jam (H) I | Yes | $7.00 |
| Pumpkin, Fetta, Pine Nut & Sage Pissaladiere (H) E V | Yes | $7.00 |
| Sweet Corn and Coriander Fritters, Smashed Avocado, Crème Friache, Chili Jam (C) E V | Yes | $7.50 |
| SUBSTANTIAL ITEMS | Yes | |
| Sailors Fish and Chips, Lemon Aioli (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| Dusted Prawns, chips, Tartare (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| Buttermilk Chicken Drumettes, Southern Spiced yoghurt (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| Uncle Sam mini cheeseburger, wagyu, mustard aioli, tomato jam, pickle | Yes | $8.00 |
| Fried chicken mini burger, lettuce, tomato, herb garlic mayo | Yes | $8.00 |
| Falafel mini burger, lettuce, tomato, harissa aioli (V) | Yes | $8.00 |
| Lone ranger pulled beef mini burger, pickled corn slaw, smokey aioli (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| SOMETHING SWEET | Yes | |
| Mini Assorted Gelati E V | Yes | $4.00 |
| Deep Fried Mars Bar | Yes | $4.50 |
| Mini Belgian Chocolate Crunch Bars E V | Yes | $5.00 |
| Mixed Tartlets - Lemon Curd, Flourless Chocolate, Chocolate Ganache, Crème Patisserie E V | Yes | $5.00 |
Burger Banquet Menu
Selection of shared starters, mains and sides. View Items
$35.00
per person
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| SHARED STARTERS | ||
| Mac ‘n’ Cheese Balls | ||
| Charred Chicken Riblettes | ||
| MAINS | ||
| The Alamo Burger | ||
| The Yankee Burger | ||
| Le Coq Burgers | ||
| Grass is Greener Burger | ||
| SHARED SIDES | ||
| Fries | ||
| Apple Slaw | ||
| Warm Choc & Hazelnut Brownie |
A La Carte Menu
Selection of menu items ranging from $6.00-$80.00 View Items
Total of items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| FEELING PECKISH | Yes | |
| Truffle Fries | Yes | $14.00 |
| Mac and Cheese Balls | Yes | $14.00 |
| Knocklofty Gin Cured Salmon Crudo | Yes | $17.00 |
| Charred Chicken Riblettes | Yes | $16.00 |
| Mediterranean Bagel | Yes | $13.00 |
| Onion Rings | Yes | $12.00 |
| Apple Slaw | Yes | $12.00 |
| Straight Cut Fries | Yes | $10.00 |
| SOMETHING DIFFERENT | Yes | |
| The Kitchen Sink Salad | Yes | $19.00 |
| Salad Bolt Ons; Buttermilk Chicken | Yes | $6.00 |
| Salad Bolt Ons; Cured Salmon | Yes | $7.00 |
| Salad Bolt Ons; Haloumi | Yes | $6.00 |
| Mussel Hot Pot | Yes | $28.00 |
| Squid Ink Pasta | Yes | $32.00 |
| 500g Rib Eye | Yes | $59.00 |
| 450g Lobster | Yes | $80.00 |
| PLANCHA MENU | Yes | |
| Mixed Olives & Cornichons | Yes | $10.00 |
| Trio of Dips | Yes | $15.00 |
| Vegetarian Plancha | Yes | $24.00 |
| Meat Plancha | Yes | $28.00 |
| Cheese Plate | Yes | $28.00 |
| Antipasto Platter | Yes | $59.00 |
Beverages
Standard Beverage Package
Menu includes Cocktail, Bottled Beer, White Wine, Red Wine, Sparkling, Non-Alcoholic. View Items
$24.50
per hour per person
min 2 hours
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Artois & James Boags Light | ||
| Arrowhead Sauv Blanc | ||
| Arrowhead Shiraz Cabernet | ||
| Arrowhead Brut | ||
| Stella Artois & James Boags Light | ||
| Juice and Soft drink | ||
| Cocktail on arrival | Yes | $10.00 |
Premium Beverages Package
Menu includes Cocktail, White Wines, Rosé, Red Wines, Sparkling, Bottled Beers, Non-Alcoholic. View Items
$32.50
per hour per person
min 2 hours
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rieslingfreak#3 | ||
| Bleasdale pinot gris | ||
| Alliance cabernet Franc Rose | ||
| William Cole Pinot Noir & Tilia Malbec | ||
| Arrowhead Sparkling | ||
| Hawthorn Amber Ale | ||
| Samual Adams & Stella Artois | ||
| Juice and Soft drink | ||
| Cocktail on arrival |
Menus
Canapes
Selection of canapes, substantial items and dessert canapes. View Items
Total of items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bruschetta of Smashed Minted Peas, Ricotta (C) V | Yes | $4.00 |
| THE ROOK signature onion rings | Yes | $4.00 |
| Bean Burrito, Mint, Crème Friache, and Sun Dried Tomato (H) E V | Yes | $4.00 |
| BBQ Lamb Riblets, Sumac Yogurt, Lemon (H) GF | Yes | $4.00 |
| Mac & Cheese Balls, Truffle Aioli (H) V | Yes | $4.00 |
| Watermelon, whipped Persian Fetta, Candied Walnuts and Mint (C) I V, GF | Yes | $5.00 |
| Brandade of Crab and Scallion, Cucumber, Chili, Smoked Almond Crumb (C) I GF | Yes | $5.00 |
| Oysters Natural (C) E GF | Yes | $5.00 |
| Lobster Lettuce Cups (GF) | Yes | $5.00 |
| Lobster and chorizo croquettes (H) | Yes | $5.00 |
| Pork and Fennel Sausage Roll Bites, House made Tomato Sauce (H) E | Yes | $5.00 |
| Goats Cheese Quiche, Onion Jam, Thyme (H) E, V | Yes | $6.00 |
| Chicken and Double Brie Pie, Savoury Cranberry Compote (H) E | Yes | $6.00 |
| Crisp Tempura Coconut Prawns, Tomato Chilli Jam (H) I | Yes | $7.00 |
| Pumpkin, Fetta, Pine Nut & Sage Pissaladiere (H) E V | Yes | $7.00 |
| Sweet Corn and Coriander Fritters, Smashed Avocado, Crème Friache, Chili Jam (C) E V | Yes | $7.50 |
| SUBSTANTIAL ITEMS | Yes | |
| Sailors Fish and Chips, Lemon Aioli (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| Dusted Prawns, chips, Tartare (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| Buttermilk Chicken Drumettes, Southern Spiced yoghurt (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| Uncle Sam mini cheeseburger, wagyu, mustard aioli, tomato jam, pickle | Yes | $8.00 |
| Fried chicken mini burger, lettuce, tomato, herb garlic mayo | Yes | $8.00 |
| Falafel mini burger, lettuce, tomato, harissa aioli (V) | Yes | $8.00 |
| Lone ranger pulled beef mini burger, pickled corn slaw, smokey aioli (H) I | Yes | $8.00 |
| SOMETHING SWEET | Yes | |
| Mini Assorted Gelati E V | Yes | $4.00 |
| Deep Fried Mars Bar | Yes | $4.50 |
| Mini Belgian Chocolate Crunch Bars E V | Yes | $5.00 |
| Mixed Tartlets - Lemon Curd, Flourless Chocolate, Chocolate Ganache, Crème Patisserie E V | Yes | $5.00 |
Beverages
Standard Beverage Package
Menu includes Cocktail, Bottled Beer, White Wine, Red Wine, Sparkling, Non-Alcoholic. View Items
$24.50
per hour per person
min 2 hours
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Artois & James Boags Light | ||
| Arrowhead Sauv Blanc | ||
| Arrowhead Shiraz Cabernet | ||
| Arrowhead Brut | ||
| Stella Artois & James Boags Light | ||
| Juice and Soft drink | ||
| Cocktail on arrival | Yes | $10.00 |
Premium Beverages Package
Menu includes Cocktail, White Wines, Rosé, Red Wines, Sparkling, Bottled Beers, Non-Alcoholic. View Items
$32.50
per hour per person
min 2 hours
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rieslingfreak#3 | ||
| Bleasdale pinot gris | ||
| Alliance cabernet Franc Rose | ||
| William Cole Pinot Noir & Tilia Malbec | ||
| Arrowhead Sparkling | ||
| Hawthorn Amber Ale | ||
| Samual Adams & Stella Artois | ||
| Juice and Soft drink | ||
| Cocktail on arrival |
The Rook
7-56-58 York Street
Sydney
NSW Australia 2000
Sydney
NSW Australia 2000
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