Sydney’s Favourite Watering Hole – The Island

On March 10, 2015 by Greta

the island sydneyThe Island Sydney is the city’s hottest and most unique watering hole, with an added dose of water and class. The Island is an exclusive floating bar set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

The Island prides itself on being Australia’s first and only floating beach club ideal for any special occasion, or the perfect venue to make any mundane occasion much more special. It offers 350 square metres of space set atop the unparalleled beauty of Sydney Harbour with the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Royal National Park filling up your 360 degree views.

Punters looking for a more exciting and novel way to enjoy a few day drinks simply need to buy a $40-45 ticket online, which includes a water taxi to and from the boat as well as a drink on arrival. The Island is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-8pm as well as some Fridays from 6-11pm. For Cocktail Club Fridays, the water taxi leaves every 15 minutes from Man O War Steps directly behind the Opera House. On the weekends, the taxi leaves every 30 minutes from Double Bay Wharf.

The Island also features a state of the art sound system and DJ equipment, with an incredible lineup of DJs and musical performances to accompany it. Previous lineups boast the likes of Mark Ronson, SASHA and heaps of acclaimed local DJs.

the island sydney2The Island only runs in the warmer months, which means the boat will be docking for good after the 5th April. Therefore, you only have a few weekends left to experience the magic of cocktail club or beach club.

The boat also has a roped off area for swimming, to allow you to cool off from the rays of the glistening Autumn sun. A fully extendable roof allows for shelter from the sun or the rain and side covers protect harbour-goers from wind or cooler temperatures.

If you’ve become disenchanted by Sydney’s drinking scene and want to spice up your social life by doing something more adventurous set in Sydney’s magnificent outdoors, the Island is the ideal way to achieve this all in one.

Despite it’s exclusivity and glamorous atmosphere, the Island remains within the realm of affordability, providing a range of beverages to suit all budgets. To those looking for something even more private and lavish, however, you can always secure a private booking. The Island is ideal for corporate functions and product launches or even for birthdays, engagement parties or other unique celebrations.


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