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Manning Bar

Level 2, Manning House, Manning Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2006

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About Manning Bar

Manning Bar is a live music and events venue on level 2 of Manning House at the University of Sydney's Camperdown campus. Owned and operated by the University of Sydney Union, it opened in 1974 and its main room holds 950. Paul Kelly, INXS, Tame Impala and Foo Fighters have played there, and it hosts the university's Battle of the Bands, large parties and touring acts.

Getting there

Bus: From Railway Square take the 412, 413, 422, 440, 480 or 483 to the University of Sydney Footbridge stop on Parramatta Road, then walk under 5 minutes. Routes 423, 426, 428 and 430 stop on City Road, about a 10-minute walk.

Train: Redfern Station is the closest, about a 20-minute walk through the campus; otherwise take a train to Central and a bus.

Car: Campus parking is very limited and paid, at $4 an hour up to $24 a day.

Accessibility

Manning House has lifts, hydraulic wheelchair ramps, wide doorways, access ramps and accessible bathrooms on every floor, and Manning Bar has a hearing loop. Staff can help on arrival, or call 02 9563 6006 to discuss requirements. Manning Bar accepts Companion Cards; email info@usu.edu.au to book.

Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.

Manning Bar: quick answers

How do I get to Manning Bar?

Bus: From Railway Square take the 412, 413, 422, 440, 480 or 483 to the University of Sydney Footbridge stop on Parramatta Road, then walk under 5 minutes. Routes 423, 426, 428 and 430 stop on City Road, about a 10-minute walk. Train: Redfern Station is the closest, about a 20-minute walk through the campus; otherwise take a train to Central and a bus. Car: Campus parking is very limited and paid, at $4 an hour up to $24 a day.

Is Manning Bar accessible?

Manning House has lifts, hydraulic wheelchair ramps, wide doorways, access ramps and accessible bathrooms on every floor, and Manning Bar has a hearing loop. Staff can help on arrival, or call 02 9563 6006 to discuss requirements. Manning Bar accepts Companion Cards; email info@usu.edu.au to book. Please confirm access arrangements with the venue before you go.

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