The Rawson

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02 8070 9311

Address

100 George Street,
The Rocks

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From 11am, Mon - Fri
From 10am, Sat - Sun

An historic sandstone church converted into a multi-storey modern venue.

Housed in the iconic Rawson Institute for Seamen Building at 100 George St in the Rocks, The Rawson is a multi-level venue housing a restaurant, terrace overlooking the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Bar & Private Function Spaces.

With 12 metre ceilings, large arched windows and floorboards throughout, the unique Grand Bar & Chapel can hold up to 300 guests for a Private Function.

Mirar Bar on the top floor has two smaller breakout spaces & is perfect for up to 190 guests for an exclusive Function. The Terrace, Conservatory & Restaurant can be joined for Functions of up to 200 guests.

The Rawson is the ideal space for your next weekend brunch, team lunch, catch up with friends, cocktail function, dinner or evening out with friends!

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This venue is accessible with assistance.

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Mariner's Church - 100 George Street, The Rocks

The Mariner’s Church was built in the 1850’s and served for the spiritual welfare of sailors on shore leave.

The Sailors’ Home was located close by the Mariners’ Church and the chapel of the Mariner’s Church was often used for the weddings of sailors and local women. In later years the church also boasted a gym and other recreational past-times for sailors including billiard’s tables. The sandstone building was upgraded in 1909 to what can be seen today. The Bethel Union, who operated the church, vacated the site in the 1980s when it was restored and became a craft centre. Since then the building has had other uses. Amongst the earliest ministers of the Mariners Church was the Reverend John Reid whose son George Houston Reid (later Sir George Houston Reid) was Australia’s fourth Prime Minister. The Reid family lived in Princes Street on the upper parts of The Rocks. Reid’s house, along with hundreds of others in Princes Street, was demolished in the 1920s to make way for the Bradfield Highway approach to the Harbour Bridge. The Bethel Union still functions, and operates the Seafarer’s Mission in Sussex Street which carries on the tradition of administering to the needs of visiting sailors.

The Rawson

An historic sandstone church converted into a multi-storey modern venue.

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