Venues, Wedding Venues, Function Centres in Australia | de Groots Best Venues of Australia

Centrally located in the Canberra City Australia’s National University has a recently refurbished function and conference centre that can cater for up to 1500 guests, utilizing their large outdoor area.

Wrapped in glass and surrounded by Canberra’s famous National Rose Gardens, The Lobby sets a perfect scene for an intimate dinner or cocktail party of up to 200 people. The who’s who of Canberra rub shoulders here, wedding parties gather in the garden and couples bask in the candlelit romance of evening.

Benchmark Wine Bar is a large and modern space in the middle of the city, decked out with timber and glass panelling and bathed in natural light. There are some good wine lists to be discovered in Canberra, but the one at Benchmark is truly exceptional. Benchmark Wine Bar can accommodate a maximum of 70 guests with set menus starting from $35 for a cocktail party.

Host your next function at Canberra Stadium in Bruce, ACT with a world-class venue space. Home to Canberra Raiders and the CA Brumbies the stadium was visited by 284,000 people during 2008.

For those who are looking for a delightful garden ceremony and reception Cockington Green has plenty to offer. The Garden Marquee places guests in an idyllic setting that reminds one of a fairytale

This unique conference and event venue boasts a winery, cellar door, barrel room, private room, reflection pond and is only 5 minutes from the Canberra CBD. The Conference room with private bar and open fireplace or 240 degree views of the racecourse and reflection pond. Wine tastings along with indoor and outdoor dining also available.

This spectacular 80 room luxury boutique hotel is located on the Lake Burley Griffin. On the doorstep of Canberra’s key cultural, entertainment, sport and commercial facilities and immersed in a series of unique designer landscaped gardens and complementary specialist retailers, the Diamant is perfectly located in Canberra’s first true urban village.

First Floor is a large impressive bistro with a fashionable buzz. With cozy seating and floor to ceiling windows overlooking Green Square, here you can sit back and enjoy the fresh and satisfying dishes prepared by talented chef, Darren Perryman.

Canberra’s new favorite dining spot, ideal for private events, exclusive dining, weddings, business lunches and meetings.

Hippo is an ideal venue for the party that you have always promised yourself but never dared to organise. Their professional & vibrant team will assist you in all aspects of booking & running your function, providing the highest quality of service.

Hotel Kurrajong is a beautifully restored heritage property steeped in history. Guests enjoy the character and ambience of the property with many different private areas to choose from, both indoor and outdoor. Event options range from cocktail functions with a marquee on the lawn, to formal sit down diner. The venue can accommodate up to 200 people in a cocktail or 100 people in banquet setting

The Kremlin Bar is the premier Soviet era lounge bar in Canberra. The Kremlin Bar is perfectly sized for intimate events and can hold up to 98 people comfortably for larger functions.

Lerida Estate is a unique winery designed by world famous architect Glenn Murcutt - the only winery he has every designed. Functions are held in the Barrel Room, the Cellar Door or in the Ccourtyard overlooking Lake George. Sit down functions for up to 110 people can be catered for, more for a cocktail party.

One of Canberra's favourite Italian restaurants, Mezzalira Restaurant offers a choice of cozy banquette seating or al fresco on the elegant colonnade, more reminiscent of a building in Milan.

For glittering conferences and events awards nights, romantic weddings, elaborate parties, product launches, the National Press Club of Australia offers outstanding facilities. Specialising in weddings the venue can hold up to 300 people in what is essentially a state of the art television studio - a venue of unparalleled prestige.