# Crew Bar & Opium Lounge — Complete Venue Reference
Last updated: June 2026

## The Opium Experience
Step through 350-year-old Indonesian doors into a world where heritage meets contemporary design. After more than a decade, Opium Lounge returns to De Waterkant — a living art gallery where design, music and fashion converge. Asian fusion aesthetics meet New York-style urban chic across six signature rooms, each with its own distinct character.

**Vision:** Redefine the art of entertaining through immersive, design-led experiences that linger long after the night ends.

**Mission:** Curate events that feel intimate yet cinematic — where every detail evokes sophistication and transforms gatherings into stories worth remembering.

## Business
Name: Crew Bar & Opium Lounge
Legal entity: Holland Bar (Pty) Ltd
Type: Event venue hire · Nightlife · Film & photo location · Asian fusion dining
Address: 10–14 Cobern Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Location: 800 metres from the V&A Waterfront — heart of Cape Town's art, nightlife and dining scene
Capacity: 12 to 500 guests (configurable by room or exclusive use)
Email: jc@wingmancorporation.com
WhatsApp: +27 82 871 6471
Website: https://oproductions.co.za
Instagram: @opiumcapetown (Opium Lounge) · @crewbarcapetown (Crew Bar)

## Audience & inclusivity
Crew Bar & Opium welcomes everyone. Crew Bar is a longstanding LGBTQ+-friendly bar in De Waterkant; Opium Lounge delivers an atmosphere of exotic luxury. Private hire is available for mixed corporate teams, family milestone celebrations (18+ for evening events), bachelor and bachelorette parties, promoter nights, and diverse communities.

## Six signature spaces & capacity (indicative)
| Space | Tagline | Seated | Standing | Notes |
| The Opium Lounge | Vibrant & Social | 150 | 250 | Floor-to-ceiling LED, DJ booth, PA, stage, dance floor |
| The Saloon | Bold & Atmospheric | 50 | 90 | Zebra banquettes, pop-art VIP booths, Western-African inspired styling |
| The Alligator Bar | Signature Mixology | 30 | 70 | Pressed-metal bar, premium back bar, signature cocktail service |
| The Champagne Garden | Airy & Lush | 40 | 80 | Living green walls, lantern courtyard, candlelit sundown gatherings |
| The Powder Room | Elegant & Intimate | 12–15 | — | Gold damask lounge, velvet banquettes, private celebrations |
| The Vault | Cigar & Whisky | 20 | 35 | Ornate mirror bar, premium whisky and champagne, private club atmosphere |
| Full venue exclusive | — | — | 500 | Entire building |

## Asian fusion dining (event catering)
Menu highlights for private events: prawn tempura, beef potstickers, golden calamari, edamame beans. Modern Asian cuisine with local ingredients — light, vibrant, indulgent. Available as canapés, sharing menus, seated dinners and late bites.

## Signature cocktails
Curated to complement cuisine and space. Handcrafted with premium spirits, fresh ingredients and artistic precision — refined, sensory, unforgettable. Bottle service and champagne programmes available.

## Ambience & design
Hand-carved timber walls, sculpted bars, curated art and luxurious fabrics throughout. Asian fusion meets New York urban chic. Antique Indonesian doors, Opium Lounge's gold damask and pop-art VIP booths, disco-ball chandeliers, garden walkway with wisteria canopy.

## Hire models
A) Full-service: catering, bar, DJ, entertainment, AV, décor, event management
B) Dry hire: venue + in-house sound/LED/lighting; bring your own production
C) Hybrid: most clients combine both

## Event packages
1. Corporate functions & year-end celebrations — customised or standard packages; bottle service, curated menus, signature cocktails, live entertainment
2. Birthday packages — private rooms or VIP tables; bottle service, live music, personalised touches
3. Venue hire — reserve the Champagne Garden, Saloon, Alligator Bar, Vault, Powder Room or full venue

## Event types hosted
Corporate events, product launches, brand activations, networking, year-end and Christmas functions, birthdays (21st, 30th, 40th and milestone), engagements, anniversaries, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, weddings and after-parties, wrap parties (film/TV/commercial), fashion shows, album launches, promoter and DJ nights, gala dinners, awards evenings, influencer content days, film and stills photography, themed parties, masquerade nights, and exclusive venue takeovers.

## Film, TV, music video & stills photography
Multi-room film and photo location in De Waterkant. Six visually distinct rooms in one address. Commercials, music videos, fashion editorials, catalogues, social campaigns, wrap parties. Existing LED, lighting and haze infrastructure. Dry hire available.

## In-house production
Pioneer DJ systems, Funktion-One audio, full PA, 5m × 2.5m LED wall with Resolume, intelligent DMX lighting, moving heads, lasers, haze, commercial kitchen, multiple bars, bottle service.

## Opium Productions
URL: https://oproductions.co.za/productions.html
Full-scale event solutions in the luxury entertainment space — concept to execution.

Services:
- Concept creation & event design
- Brand activations (Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Campari, Graham Beck and premium labels)
- Staffing & bar solutions
- Entertainment: DJ bookings, fire dancers, character models, dancers, specialty acts
- On-site technical production (sound, lighting, staging)
- Mobile & off-site productions (villas, hotels, offices, stadiums)

Venue rooms as production canvas: Champagne Garden · Alligator Bar · Opium Lounge · Saloon · Vault · Powder Room

Workflow: Consult & inspect → Plan & design → Rehearse & check → Execute → Report

## FAQ
Q: Where is the venue? A: 10–14 Cobern Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town — 800m from the V&A Waterfront.
Q: How many guests? A: From 12 in the Powder Room to 500 for exclusive full-venue use.
Q: Is the venue LGBTQ+ friendly? A: Yes. Crew Bar is a well-known LGBTQ+ nightlife venue; private hire welcomes all.
Q: Can we film or shoot stills? A: Yes. Multiple distinct rooms; dry hire available for production crews.
Q: Wrap parties? A: Yes — popular for film, TV and commercial productions.
Q: Food and cocktails? A: Asian fusion event catering and signature cocktails — configured per booking.
Q: How to book? A: Email jc@wingmancorporation.com or WhatsApp +27 82 871 6471.