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Club Central Group is home to Club Central Hurstville, Club Central Menai, Georges River Sailing Club and Club Central Events. These member-owned clubs serve the Georges River, Bayside and Sutherland Shire communities with great food, entertainment, function spaces and a warm welcome. We’ve been bringing people together since 1962.
Who we are
We take an Alt. view on hospitality, defying expectations and altering each experience beyond the usual.
We are Club Central Group. Our story began in Hurstville in 1962, when the Illawarra Catholic Club first opened its doors. More than 60 years on, we've grown into a group of clubs across southern Sydney, but our purpose hasn't changed: giving our community a place to come together.
Today we welcome members and guests for dining, entertainment and events, or simply for the company of others. As a member-owned club group, we put back into the community that supports us, through ClubGRANTS, grassroots sport sponsorships, support for local charities and our team volunteering their time.
Find your event venue
Whatever you are planning, we have the place for it. Browse our venues by event type and head straight to the room that fits.
From waterfront ceremonies on the Georges River to romantic rooftop receptions in Above 8 Rooftop Events, our wedding venues pair characterful spaces with tailored catering and dedicated event coordination, so your day flows exactly as you imagined.

Host conferences, AGMs, training days, gala dinners and end of financial year parties across the St George and Sutherland Shire regions. Choose intimate conference rooms or auditoriums for up to 1,000 guests, all with modern audiovisual and flexible configurations.

Milestone birthdays, engagements, anniversaries and celebrations of every kind. Our private function spaces, including the panoramic Above 8 Rooftop Events in Hurstville, bring great food, attentive service and a little "Wow!" to your occasion.

Take your event off-site with a boutique mountain stay. Hotel Mountain Heritage and The Falls Retreat in Katoomba combine event spaces with on-site accommodation, ideal for company retreats, leadership offsites and weekend weddings in the Blue Mountains.

Set against the Georges River at Sandringham, our waterfront function venues feature floor-to-ceiling glass and sweeping water views. The Waterview, Parkview and Horizon rooms suit everything from intimate gatherings to weddings and conferences for up to 250 guests.

Club Central Events
Versatile venues, tailored packages and on-site accommodation, designed for all occasions.
Max 1,000The AuditoriumClub Central, HurstvilleView venue →
Max 250The Horizon RoomGeorges River, SandringhamView venue →
Max 250Waterview RoomGeorges River, SandringhamView venue →
Max 200Parkview RoomGeorges River, SandringhamView venue →
Max 425The AuditoriumClub Central, MenaiView venue →
Max 190Above 8 RooftopHurstvilleView venue →
Max 50Conference RoomsTravelodge HurstvilleView venue →Sydney
From the banks of the Georges River to the heart of Sydney’s south, Alt. Hospitality Group brings together a distinctive collection of event venues across Sydney. Whether you are planning a wedding, a corporate conference, an end of financial year celebration or an intimate private function, our spaces flex around your occasion, your guest list and your budget.
Couples can choose from a range of distinctive settings for their big day. At Georges River 16ft Sailing Club in Sandringham, floor-to-ceiling glass frames the water for ceremonies and receptions, with tailored catering, styling and dedicated event support helping bring every celebration together.
For business, our corporate event venues in Hurstville and Menai range from boardroom-style conference rooms at Travelodge Hurstville to auditoriums seating up to 1,000 guests at Club Central. Conferences, AGMs, training days, awards nights and EOFY parties are all delivered with modern audiovisual, flexible floor plans and catering to match. Sutherland Shire and St George businesses will find a room sized for every meeting.
Looking for something with a view? Our waterfront function venues in Sydney at Sandringham capture the Georges River from every angle. Closer to the city, Above 8 Rooftop Bar & Lounge in Hurstville brings panoramic skyline views to milestone birthdays, engagements and private celebrations.
Across all of our venues, tailored, all-inclusive event packages take the pressure off planning. Catering, beverages, audiovisual, styling and event coordination can be bundled into one clear package, shaped around your numbers and your budget. To start planning, explore our current event offers or enquire with our events team.
Our Mission
Our commitment to the community remains unwavering.
Throughout our evolution, our commitment to the community remains unwavering. Spearheading positive social impact by supporting local causes, clubs, and social initiatives is still woven into the fabric of what we do. Our spaces are safe and inclusive both on the floor and off, offering diverse career development opportunities for hospitality professionals to thrive.
Club Central Events
"Have been several times for a meal, attended a function last night and the function room was perfect, nothing was a problem to organise. The staff are very friendly and professional. The food was great, mains were really generous portions. Would highly recommend as a party venue."
"Recently had a function here. Staff were attentive and amazing to deal with, food was delicious and the view was spectacular. Looking forward to organising another function here soon."
"Georges River Sailing Club is absolutely the most STUNNING venue for any event. The water views are an amazing highlight that create a tropical island atmosphere. The food was delicious! High commendation to Hannah the Manager who was delightfully professional, friendly and catered to our every need. I will be back!."
Good to know
Everything you need to know about hosting your event with Club Central. Still have a question? Get in touch with our team.
Our Sydney event venues host weddings, corporate conferences and meetings, end of financial year parties, milestone birthdays, gala dinners and private functions, with spaces across Hurstville, Menai, and Sandringham.
Yes. We offer tailored, all-inclusive event packages covering catering, beverages, audiovisual, styling, event coordination and on-site accommodation, shaped around your guest numbers and budget.
Travelodge Hurstville provides accommodation alongside its conference and meeting rooms in Sydney's St George region.
Yes. We host corporate events of every scale, from four conference rooms at Travelodge Hurstville for meetings and training, to The Auditorium at Club Central Hurstville for conferences and gala dinners of up to 1,000 guests.
Yes. Georges River Sailing Club at Sandringham offers waterfront function spaces, including the Waterview, Parkview and Horizon rooms, with floor-to-ceiling glass and sweeping water views.
The Auditorium at Club Central Hurstville is our largest event space, with a maximum capacity of 1,000 guests for conferences, weddings and large-scale functions.
News
The Board of Illawarra Catholic Club, trading as Alt. Hospitality Group, advises that Paul Richardson has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Read more →At Alt. Hospitality Group, we love rolling up our sleeves and getting stuck into supporting our local community, from helping kids get ahead in school to honouring our first responders.
Read more →The highly anticipated transformation of Georges River Sailing Club is entering an exciting chapter, with a $10 million renovation to renew the venue and secure its future.
Read more →CLUB CENTRAL GROUP BLOGS
Planning a wedding should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Here’s why couples across Sydney and the Blue Mountains are choosing all-inclusive wedding venues for a simpler, more seamless experience.
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Read more →Planning a corporate retreat should inspire your team, not overwhelm your schedule. Here’s why businesses are choosing the Blue Mountains for focused meetings, team building, accommodation, and memorable business events.
Read more →PROUD OF WHO WE ARE
What sets Club Central Group apart is simple: we're a member-owned club group that exists for our community. Every dollar goes back into our clubs, our people and the local groups we support. From steak nights and live entertainment to family days, trivia and Melbourne Cup, there's always something on at a Club Central venue near you. Come for a meal, stay for the company, and feel right at home.

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