Top Spaces for Dinner Parties in Canberra
Great dinners usually begin with the right table and the right company. Dinner party venues in Canberra range from elegant restaurants to cosy private dining rooms and flexible event spaces designed for gatherings that revolve around food and conversation. Across areas like Braddon and the city centre, you’ll find places suited to everything from small dinner parties with close friends to larger celebrations where the table keeps filling with plates and stories. Scroll down to browse spaces where your next dinner party can take shape.
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from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityIsabella’s Dining Room
6 guestsHotel Kurrajong CanberraCanberraHotel Kurrajong is the perfect venue to host your next event including birthday parties, anniversary dinners, wakes, engagement parties, baby gender reveals, corporate dinners and awards nights.
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from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMosaic Room
50 guestsOvolo Nishi - Monster Kitchen & BarCanberra Civic CentreMosaic Room is a Function Room in Monster Kitchen & Bar defined by a large mosaic-collage wall that provides the space with an immediate visual focal point.
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from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMosaic Lounge
40 guestsOvolo Nishi - Monster Kitchen & BarCanberra Civic CentreThe Mosaic Lounge is a space with both indoor and outdoor seating. Inside, the room has wooden floors and ceilings, mixed table layouts and a wall with decorative mosaic panels.
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from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCasita Bar
80 guestsHighballCanberra Civic CentreThe Casita Bar is Highball’s private, lush, greenery filled space with terrace access overlooking London Circuit and City Hill. This private function space and covered terrace has its own dedicated bar and is available for
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from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTerrazzo Room
120 guestsOvolo Nishi - Monster Kitchen & BarCanberra Civic CentreIdeal for: Small corporate teams and social groups looking for a relaxed, lounge-style setting suitable for seated dinners or standing receptions. What sets it apart: A recessed circular gas fire table sits at the room's
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from $250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLounge
25 guestsHighballCanberra Civic CentreLocated within Highball in the heart of Canberra City, The Lounge is a flexible and inviting space, perfect for your next social event. Featuring plush green velvet bench seating, low circular tables, and surrounded by lush
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from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTerrace
40 guestsHighballCanberra Civic CentreThe Terrace at Highball is a covered terrace space in Highball that runs beside a row of large windows and provides abundant natural light. Design: The space pairs terracotta floor tiles and exposed brick near the service
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from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
45 guestsMollyCanberra Civic CentreNot so large groups can sit in the timber-clad booths, while a party of 80 or more can have the whole venue reserved for them. With a variety of food options, a comprehensive drinks list, and a dedication to traditional service,
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from $125
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityChifley’s & Kurrajong
150 guestsHotel Kurrajong CanberraCanberraHotel Kurrajong Canberra is the perfect location for weddings and gala dinners. We have the facilities to host intimate events, sit-down dinners for 150 guests, or a cocktail party for up to 350 guests.
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from $1500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityCourtyard
100 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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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
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from $125
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Kurrajong Room
160 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
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FAQs about Top Spaces for Dinner Parties in Canberra
Booking costs of dinner 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:
| Typically between $50 | and $65 | per person |
| Typically between $500 | and $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically around $800 | hire fee per day |
You'll find dinner party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Canberra, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $800 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 55 and 80 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average $2400 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 500 m from central Canberra, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Terrace at Highball
on 75 London Circuit - 250 m from centre.
Venue said: The layout includes fixed high tables and bar-height seating that can be used for standing receptions or informal seated dining, and the space is wheelchair accessible. -
The Vault at Molly
on Odgers Lane Wooden Door - 350 m from centre.
Venue said: With a variety of food options, a comprehensive drinks list, and a dedication to traditional service, Molly aims to be a lavish and memorable space for parties and nights out that one will always remember. -
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.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for dinner 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 between 5 and 50 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average $800 hire fee per day | typically around 50 guests |
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Room 300 at Kingpin Canberra - bowling alley for 30 guests
Venue said: Kingpin Canberra is a multi-activity entertainment centre centred on a professional bowling alley. Venue highlights: A dedicated party venue and event space adjoins the bowling lanes and arcade for exclusive hires. -
Russell Drysdale Room at Mantra on Northbourne Canberra - function room for 50 guests
Venue said: Mantra on Northbourne is located in the heart of Canberra, offering a convenient and flexible venue for conferences and meetings. The hotel features three function rooms that can be combined to host up to 150 people in a... -
Lyneham Room at Mantra Macarthur Hotel Canberra - meeting room for 50 guests
Venue said: Whether you're hosting a meeting, workshop, or small gathering, the Lyneham Room provides the perfect environment for a productive and enjoyable experience.
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Lounge at Highball, from $250 minimum spend per event (up to 25 guests seated)
Venue said: Located within Highball in the heart of Canberra City, The Lounge is a flexible and inviting space, perfect for your next social event. Featuring plush green velvet bench seating, low circular tables, and surrounded by lush... -
Entire Venue at Zone Bowling & Timezone Belconnen, from $35 per person (up to 275 guests seated)
Venue said: The venue has a capacity of up to 440 people and is perfect for unique birthday celebrations, children's parties, company activity days, family gatherings and similar events. -
Meeting Rooms at Cliftons Canberra – Moore St, from $50 per person (up to 90 guests seated)
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.
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