Saltbox: Sydney’s Showstopping Event Space For Your End-Of-Year Party

Tuesday, 30 September 2025: The race to lock in a venue for end-of-year festivities is on – and if you haven’t heard, a dazzling new contender has burst onto Sydney’s corporate scene. Forget tired dining rooms and predictable party spaces. This year, Saltbox is shaking up the city’s events game. 

Saltbox, preparing for its inaugural festive season, brings all the pizzazz you’d expect from Sydney’s newest purpose-built event venue. It’s time to take your end-of-year celebration out of the restaurant rut and into a space designed purely for show-stopping, wow-worthy moments. 

Whether it’s a staff shindig, exclusive client gathering, classic dinner, or full-blown themed extravaganza, here are five reasons Saltbox is your five-star pick for the 2026 season of sparkle. 

Bang on Trend - Sydney End-of-Year Party Space Saltbox isn’t only brand spanking new, it’s the toast of Sydney, nestled within Wunderlich Lane on the city’s fringe. Host your bash where the city’s style-savvy set are heading, and you’ll be the talk of the town for all the right reasons. Pre-party pampering? Stroll over to Saardé or The Parlour Room. Nightcap? Check out Wunderlich Lane’s trendy bars, or head to The EVE hotel for a cheeky overnight stay. Wunderlich Lane wraps up festive celebrations with a big sparkly bow. 

Festive Food Moments Saltbox is the first dedicated event space by Cook & Waiter – a turbocharged culinary crew adored by Sydney’s high-flyers. Expect the menu to make a phenomenal end-of-year entrance: from seated multi-course feasts to hand-crafted canapés, roving trolley service, and Saltbox’s signature Instagrammable grazing tables – it’s the party spread that guests will be talking about long into the new year. 

Leave Ordinary at the Door   Why settle for cookie-cutter parties? Saltbox lets planners stamp their personality everywhere, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces of all shapes and sizes. Sip pre-drinks in cosy suites or toast the year that was as the sun sets on the terrace. Then sweep guests into The Box – the pillarless main space – for dinner, dancing, DJs and drama. Still going? Sneak into the supper club suite for cocktails or step onto the star-lit terrace for a breath of fresh air and bubbles.  

Convenience, Accessibility, Parking  The real KPIs of party success? Making it easy to get there – and not harder to get home. Saltbox’s Wunderlich Lane address puts you 1.3km from Central Station, 4km from the CBD, and mere steps from Surry Hills Light Rail. Plus, it’s closer to home for those living in Sydney’s East. Local buses pick up and drop off around the precinct, and there’s on-site parking (with two hours free) so nobody’s left stranded, or worse, late to the party.  

Top-Tier Clientele   Hosting at Saltbox is an instant reputation boost. Its runway debut saw Dior kick off a stream of glam events, with top names like Lexus, TikTok, Nova Entertainment, and the ELLE Next Gen Awards. If you want your festive bash to have a little star power, this is where the A-list mingles. Unilever put it best: 

“Exceptional staff, seamless experience, stunning venue and delicious catering. Saltbox nailed every detail – highly recommended for unforgettable events.”

Ready to trade predictable for playful and elevate your festive bash? Saltbox is booking fast – so move quickly if you want your event to out-shine, out-sparkle, out-party the rest of the city. End-of-year celebrations: now upgraded, cheekily unforgettable, and gloriously on trend. 

Website: saltboxvenue.com.au | Instagram: @saltboxvenue | Facebook: @saltboxvenue Website: cookandwaiter.com.au | Instagram: @cookandwaiter | Facebook: @cookandwaiter

Media Enquiries: Sass Communications Director, Rachel Lebihan | rachel@sasscomms.com.au.