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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Canberra
Cocktail parties are the perfect mix of classy and fun, basically the “best of both worlds” of events. And Canberra makes it easy to pull one off without the stress. You’ll find venues with great drinks menus, cosy corners for chatting, and enough space for mingling without feeling like you’re packed in like sardines. Whether it’s a birthday, work celebration, or just an excuse to get everyone together, these cocktail party venues help you set the tone instantly. Browse through and find a space that feels like the perfect match.
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![Terrazzo Room at Ovolo Nishi - Monster Kitchen & Bar in Canberra Civic Centre]()
from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTerrazzo Room
180 guestsOvolo Nishi - Monster Kitchen & BarCanberra Civic CentreOvolo Nishi - Monster Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant located in New Acton, Canberra. The venue offers a range of private spaces suitable for corporate events, cocktail functions, and private dining. -
![Mosaic Lounge at Ovolo Nishi - Monster Kitchen & Bar in Canberra Civic Centre]()
from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMosaic Lounge
80 guestsOvolo Nishi - Monster Kitchen & BarCanberra Civic CentreThe venue offers a range of private spaces suitable for corporate events, cocktail functions, and private dining. Events are supported by catering from Monster Kitchen and Bar, with set delegate packages or custom options -
![Murdoch Room at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra in Canberra]()
from $125
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMurdoch Room
50 guestsHotel Kurrajong CanberraCanberraIn this most historic of Canberra’s hotels, the echo of the past is never far away. It’s woven into the fabric of the walls, in the grooves of the hand-carved mantel, in the black and white photos that adorn the pavilion -
![Mosaic Room at Ovolo Nishi - Monster Kitchen & Bar in Canberra Civic Centre]()
from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMosaic Room
80 guestsOvolo Nishi - Monster Kitchen & BarCanberra Civic CentreThe Mosaic Room is a flexible space with high ceilings and natural light with access to outdoor terrace area. The room features a mosaic installation covering one of the walls and a projection screen. -
![Russell Drysdale Room at Mantra on Northbourne Canberra in Canberra]()
from $800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityRussell Drysdale Room
50 guestsMantra on Northbourne CanberraCanberraThe Russell Drysdale Room is a flexible and well-equipped space designed to meet the needs of various events. With modern audio-visual facilities and soundproofing, it ensures a focused and professional environment, free -
![The Kurrajong Room at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra in Canberra]()
from $125
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Kurrajong Room
200 guestsHotel Kurrajong CanberraCanberraWe have the facilities to host intimate events, sit-down dinners for 150 guests, or a cocktail party for up to 350 guests. Have your reception under festoon lights in our beautiful garden or invite your guests to share in -
![Ainslie Room at Mantra Macarthur Hotel Canberra in Canberra]()
from $800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityAinslie Room
50 guestsMantra Macarthur Hotel CanberraCanberraThe Ainslie Room at Mantra MacArthur Hotel is an ideal venue for intimate meetings or medium-sized events. With a capacity of up to 50 guests in a cocktail-style setup, it offers a comfortable and versatile space for various -
![Party Room at Zone Bowling & Timezone Belconnen in Canberra]()
from $35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityParty Room
60 guestsZone Bowling & Timezone BelconnenCanberraThe party room can accommodate up to 60 guests for birthday parties, company fun days, family activities and other special occasions. The space is air-conditioned, features TV screens and can be decorated to suit the theme -
![Lyneham Room at Mantra Macarthur Hotel Canberra in Canberra]()
from $800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLyneham Room
50 guestsMantra Macarthur Hotel CanberraCanberraWith natural light streaming in, it offers a welcoming atmosphere for up to 50 guests in a cocktail-style arrangement. This room provides flexibility in its setup, allowing you to customize the space to suit your event's -
![Dickson Room at Mantra Macarthur Hotel Canberra in Canberra]()
from $800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityDickson Room
50 guestsMantra Macarthur Hotel CanberraCanberraWith natural light flooding the room, it creates an inviting and comfortable atmosphere for up to 50 guests in a cocktail-style setup. Ideal for business meetings, workshops, or small social gatherings, the Dickson Room provides -
![Exclusive hire at Kingpin Canberra in Canberra Civic Centre]()
from $7000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive hire
600 guestsKingpin CanberraCanberra Civic CentreLocated within the heart of the Canberra CBD, guests can look forward to a multi-attraction event, with fully licensed bars, function space, escape rooms, karaoke, and of course premium bowling lanes. -
![Courtyard at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra in Canberra]()
from $1500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityCourtyard
200 guestsHotel Kurrajong CanberraCanberraHotel Kurrajong Canberra is the perfect location for weddings and gala dinners. Our wedding packages have been designed to create intimate moments for every bride and groom.
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Booking costs of cocktail party venues average $65 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Canberra, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From $50 | to $125 | per person |
| From $800 | to $1700 | hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 750 m from central Canberra, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Meeting Rooms at Cliftons Canberra – Moore St
on 10 Moore Street Level 2 - 500 m from centre.
Venue said: With Cliftons, discover adaptable corporate event space in the heart of Canberra. Including fast internet and computer rooms, the venue features a full suite of IT solutions backed by on-site support. -
Exclusive hire at Kingpin Canberra
on 148 Bunda Street - 500 m from centre.
Venue said: With a wide range of possibilities, events can range from 20 to our full venue events for 600 guests. The event space at Kingpin is highlighted by Room 300 which features two private bowling lanes, upscale furnishing, and... -
Terrazzo Room at Ovolo Nishi - Monster Kitchen & Bar
on 25 Edinburgh Avenue - 750 m from centre.
Venue said: The venue offers a range of private spaces suitable for corporate events, cocktail functions, and private dining. Events are supported by catering from Monster Kitchen and Bar, with set delegate packages or custom options...
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average $2400 hire fee per day | typically between 60 and 150 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $800 hire fee per day | typically around 50 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average $800 hire fee per day | typically around 50 guests |
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