Head to head · warehouse venues
Cockatoo Island / Wareamah vs Simmer on the Bay
Two of Sydney's most-shortlisted warehouse wedding venues, compared on the facts: capacity, setting, style and price band. Facts last reviewed 2026-07-11.
| Cockatoo Island / Wareamah | Simmer on the Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Cockatoo Island | Dawes Point |
| Region | Inner West | CBD |
| Seated capacity | 850 | 200 |
| Cocktail capacity | 2000 | 600 |
| Price band | $$$ | $$$ |
| Style | grand, heritage, industrial | heritage, industrial, intimate, modern |
The verdict
Choose Cockatoo Island / Wareamah for guest lists up to 850 seated and a more grand feel in Cockatoo Island.
Choose Simmer on the Bay for guest lists up to 200 seated and a more intimate and modern feel in Dawes Point.
Both are vetted listings, with details verified before publishing. See the full profiles: Cockatoo Island / Wareamah · Simmer on the Bay.
Quick answers
Which is bigger, Cockatoo Island / Wareamah or Simmer on the Bay?
Cockatoo Island / Wareamah seats up to 850 guests, compared with 200 at Simmer on the Bay.
Are Cockatoo Island / Wareamah and Simmer on the Bay in the same area?
No, Cockatoo Island / Wareamah is in Inner West while Simmer on the Bay is in CBD.
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