BANC manages the bookings for three halls – the Blackheath Community Halls (Bates Hall and Phillips Hall) and the Presbyterian Church Hall. Scroll down for details on each of these and for a calendar that shows the availability of Bates and Phillips Halls.
For all enquiries, please contact Peter on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays on 02 4787 7770 or
Phillips Hall
Location: 265 Great Western Highway directly opposite the Blackheath Railway Station, next to the picturesque Blackheath Gardens. The entertainment facilities and adjoining commercial kitchen, makes it ideal for concerts, weddings, pantomimes, large family gatherings, conferences, and exhibitions.
Dedicated Parking: No
Disabled access: Dedicated parking spots on Gardiner Crescent.
Access: Park side via walkway. Gardiner Crescent via steps
Capacity – 400 people (standing only)
Timber floor: 415sq m(approximate)
32 Tables (approximate); 775 mm by 1830 mm
292 Chairs
Heating Systems
2 Pianos
Timber Stage: 96m2 (approximate)
Stage Lighting
Two dressing rooms (both with toilets) – Not accessible
Accessible toilet
Commercial Kitchen
Boiling Water System
Gas oven with 8 burner stove top
Dishwasher
Hot and cold bain marie
Warming oven
Fridge

For booking costs click here.
Bates Hall
Location: 265 Great Western Highway directly opposite the Blackheath Railway Station, at 41 Gardiner Crescent, next to the picturesque Blackheath gardens. With its supper-room, domestic kitchen, and piano, Bates Hall is popular with community groups for luncheons, meetings, and classes.
Dedicated Parking: No
Disabled access: Dedicated parking spots on Gardiner Crescent.
Access: Park side via walkway. Gardiner Crescent via steps
Capacity: 85 people (standing only)
Timber Floor: 94m2 (approximate)
Heating Systems 48 Chairs (approximate); 775 mm by 1830 mm
8 Tables
1 Piano
Accessible toilet
Kitchen
Boiling Water System
Electric stove
Fridge (no freezer)

Booking form
For costs of hall hire click here.
Presbyterian Church Hall
Location: 125 Wentworth Street, Blackheath. The hall is a large open space and has a small kitchen and bathroom facilities. There is reverse-cycle air-conditioning making it very cosy in winter and cool in summer.
Capacity: (outside COVID restrictions) 50 people.
Kitchen: kettle, crockery, sink.
Facilities: 10 tables of varying sizes, chairs.
Hiring cost: $25/hour (terms and conditions apply)
Hall Hire Availability
The Phillips Hall availability is listed in green, the Bates Hall availability is listed in red.