Private Dining & Groups

We Know How to
Host a Good Night

21 Espresso at 21 Knox Street, Double Bay has been hosting private dining and group celebrations since 1958. Birthdays, corporate events, anniversaries, family gatherings — we have the experience and the space to do them properly.

When you book a group or private function at 21 Espresso, you are not an afterthought. This restaurant has been built around the table — the idea that a good meal shared with people you care about is one of the most important things you can do with an evening.

We can seat groups across our indoor dining room and the covered alfresco terrace. The kitchen will talk to you about the menu. The team will make sure the evening runs the way you want it to. We have been doing this for over 67 years and we are good at it.

To enquire about a group booking or private function, call us on (02) 9327 2616 or email info@21espresso.com.au. Let us know your date, your numbers, and what the occasion is.

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Address 21 Knox Street, Double Bay
Open 7 days  ·  All public holidays
Every Occasion

Whatever the celebration

Birthday Dinners

From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. We know how to mark an occasion properly. The kitchen will make sure the table is set up for the night you have in mind.

Corporate & Work Events

Team dinners, client lunches, end of year functions. We have been hosting business dining since before most companies existed. Discreet, well fed, efficient.

Anniversaries

The alfresco terrace at 21 is one of the most romantic settings in Double Bay. The menu, the wine list, and the service are all built for an evening that matters.

Engagements

More than a few engagements have been announced at this restaurant. If you are planning one, call us and we will help you make it right.

Family Gatherings

Multigenerational dining is something we understand. The restaurant has been gathering families for over 67 years. We know what it takes to feed a table of mixed ages and preferences well.

Wakes & Memorials

We approach these with the same care and discretion as any celebration. If you need a quiet, private setting to gather in, we are here.

Get in Touch

Tell us about your event

The best way to discuss a function is by phone or email. Give us your date, numbers, and occasion and we will come back to you promptly to discuss what we can put together.

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What to Include

When you get in touch, it helps to know your preferred date and time, the approximate number of guests, the nature of the occasion, any dietary requirements in your group, and whether you have a budget in mind. The more we know, the better the conversation.

We respond to all function enquiries within 24 hours on business days.

Functions Questions

Common questions

Yes. We have been hosting private functions since 1958. Birthdays, anniversaries, corporate dinners, family gatherings, engagements, and wakes — we have experience with all of them. Contact us to discuss your event and we will make it work.
We can accommodate groups of varying sizes across our indoor and alfresco areas. Contact us with your numbers and date and we will let you know what we can arrange. For large groups, we recommend contacting us as early as possible.
We can discuss group menu options when you enquire. Please contact us on (02) 9327 2616 or email info@21espresso.com.au with your group size, date, and what you have in mind.
For groups of 10 or more, we recommend contacting us at least two to four weeks in advance, particularly for Friday and Saturday evenings. For larger events or private hire, contact us as early as possible.
Yes. When you enquire, let us know about any dietary requirements in your group and we will factor this into the menu discussion. We cook from scratch and can accommodate many requirements with advance notice.