Warm, welcoming and one of a kind.

Set in the heart of Sydenham, Milton Street Substation is located close to the central city and the Port Hills. The venue features a warm exposed brick interior with black stainless steel staircases, timber ceilings and versatile room set ups.

The building can accommodate up to 290, with combinations of up to 200 for a sit down dinner, or 150 people for a relaxed party or function. If your event has more than 150 guests, you may need to hire security personnel. This is a decision made on a case by case basis based on the event type and guest numbers.

The space is made up of a large entrance foyer, dance floor space, mezzanine floor, sun-trap balcony, rear courtyard, powder rooms, and facilities for onsite catering.

For full floor plans and measurements, contact us.

Venue details

Hire of the substation includes:

  • full use of the building, balcony, courtyard, and rear service yard

  • 6 x wine barrel tables & 1 x 1⁄2 wine barrel table

  • 4 x black outdoor umbrellas

  • a commercial dishwasher machine and bench

  • power (incl. 3-phase), water supply, indoor & outdoor bathroom amenities

  • 1 x tap and sink in lobby and 1x tap and sink on mezzanine

  • high speed WiFi and data point on the mezzanine for high speed live streaming

  • 6 x heaters in ground floor area and 6 x heaters on the mezzanine

  • 5 x fully stocked bathroom facilities, cleaned and maintained throughout your event.

Covid-19 policy

If the COVID-19 Alert Level changes and your event or gathering can no longer go ahead, we will hold your deposit or full payment until a new date is found.

If your event is able to go ahead with reduced numbers and you want to postpone, we may treat the change as a cancellation.

If you have any concerns, contact us online or by giving us a call.