The Scenic Lounge is a beach venue destination wedding venue in Bondi Beach NSW, Australia, hosting 120 at dinner and 300 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$25,000 (our estimate), reached from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 20-25 minutes. Best months: May, August, September, December.

ListedBondi Beach NSW, AustraliaBeach Venue

The Scenic Lounge

The Scenic Lounge is the upstairs function room at Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club.

Guests
120 at dinner · 300 standing
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Cost
About A$25,000 for 80 guests
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Season
Best weather Aug–Sep
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Getting there
SYD · about 25 min by car
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About The Scenic Lounge

The Scenic Lounge is the upstairs function room at Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club.

Arched windows run along one wall and look straight out over Bondi Beach, so the room needs very little dressing.

It holds up to 150 guests for a reception and works for groups from about 20.

The club handles its own events and takes enquiries directly.

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We had our wedding reception at the Blue Room Bondi and it was fantastic! The food was incredible, staff were great, and all at such a good price tag. Also, with unbeatable views of Bondi Beach it is a venue that is not to be missed!

Ashley Cameron · on Google →

Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
120 guests
Standing reception
300 guests

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About A$25,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
A$2,500 to A$8,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Included
Cleaning and furniture

Getting there

Nearest airport
SYD, 25 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
No
Step-free access
No

The spaces

Reception indoors
Yes
Setting
CoastalAisle estimate

The place

Sea view
Yes
Beach on foot
Yes
Historic building
Yes

Food and drink

Bar on site
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Upstairs room with arched windows looking out over Bondi Beach
  • Holds 20 to 150 guests for a seated reception
  • Inside Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club, on Queen Elizabeth Drive
  • Beach ceremonies on the sand in front of the club with a Waverley Council permit

Best weather to marry

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A sample wedding weekend

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Friday · day 01
  • 3:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at local accommodation
  • 6:00 PMWelcome drinks on terrace with ocean views
Saturday · day 02
  • 10:00 AMCeremony setup; final walk-through
  • 2:00 PMCeremony on beach or indoor space
  • 3:30 PMCocktail hour and photos
  • 5:00 PMReception dinner and dancing
Sunday · day 03
  • 9:00 AMOptional group breakfast at local cafe

Costs and booking details

Getting there
SYD · about 25 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

Weather window
August – September

The months the weather is kindest, with May and December mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.

Questions about the venue

Is this the same room as The Blue Room?+

Yes. The function room at Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club is now called The Scenic Lounge. The club changed the name; the room and the view are the same.

Can we get married on the beach?+

A ceremony on the sand in front of the club needs a permit from Waverley Council, which manages Bondi Beach. Apply directly with the council, and talk to the club events team about timing so the ceremony does not collide with patrol operations.

What's included in the room hire?+

Ask the club directly. We list this venue from public information and have not verified an inclusions list with them, so treat any figure here as a starting point for the conversation rather than a quote.

How far is this from Sydney Airport?+

Bondi Beach is about 8km from Sydney Airport, which is roughly 25 to 35 minutes by taxi or rideshare depending on traffic.

Where do guests stay?+

Bondi has hotels, apartments and hostels within walking distance of the club, and Sydney CBD is about 20 minutes away by car or bus.

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