Ambassador Hotel Mackay

Ambassador Hotel Mackay is a city-centre hotel and multi-level entertainment venue at 2 Sydney Street, with a focus on drinks, celebrations, functions and nightlife. Its spaces combine historic character with a contemporary event style, creating options for casual drinks, private occasions, corporate gatherings and larger parties.

MOJO Rooftop Bar is the venue’s signature setting, positioned above the city with views across the Pioneer River. The bar serves cocktails, beer and spirits, with table service and an atmosphere suited to social evenings and special occasions. Its elevated position gives the venue a distinct connection to Mackay’s riverfront and provides a change of pace from the indoor spaces below.

Inside, G’s BAR offers a more intimate setting for drinks with friends, while LUSH Function Room brings a polished style to private functions and corporate events. The LOT provides an open, outdoor festival-style setting for selected celebrations. Additional entertainment areas include a Playroom with DJ-led music and space for VIP staging, allowing the venue to adapt its layout and atmosphere to different event formats.

Catering forms part of the venue’s function offering, with arrangements available for groups ranging from 15 to 200 across the various spaces. The format can suit birthday celebrations, hen’s and buck’s parties, conference welcome receptions and other organised gatherings. The venue also offers hotel accommodation, making it a practical base for visitors attending an event or exploring Mackay and the wider Whitsundays region.

Ambassador Hotel Mackay suits groups looking for a central place to meet, celebrate or organise an event, with several distinct spaces rather than a single dining room or bar. The combination of rooftop drinks, indoor function rooms, entertainment areas and outdoor event possibilities gives the venue a broad social character. Table bookings, menus, accommodation and function enquiries can be arranged through the venue directly.