Functions and Cafe at OPH

13/06/2024

Less than two weeks to go!

Meet with our team at Canberra on Show, the region’s premium showcase of business events venues and suppliers. Immerse yourself in everything Canberra has to offer for your next meeting, conference or social function.

Attendance at Canberra on Show is complimentary for you and up to four colleagues. The best part? You’ll go in the draw to win a range of exciting destination prizes, including 2 return tickets to Bali from Batik Air!

Register today to attend: https://www.canberraconvention.com.au/canberra-show

04/06/2024

Brrrrrrr! It's feeling a bit chilly out there today! 🥶 Why not warm up with a nice hot sausage roll or pie from our Courtyard Café? Let's get cosy! 🥰

30/05/2024

What a view! Located in the beating heart of Canberra you couldn’t find a better spot. Whether you're after a breakfast, lunch, dinner, conference or cocktail - we have you covered. Contact our Team now for our events packages.

28/05/2024

It’s getting to that time of year again! Book your EOFY party with us and receive 50% off the venue hire. Now that’s something to celebrate!

25/05/2024

Our Courtyard Café is open today and tomorrow from 9.30am - 4pm. So pop on in for your coffee and cake fix!

25/05/2024

Have you noticed the vases of fresh roses in our Courtyard Café? It’s become a bit of a tradition for the amazing Old Parliament House Rose Garden volunteers to pop into the café regularly with fresh rose clippings. Thank you to these wonderful people for everything they do. Happy National Volunteer Week!

23/05/2024

Big thanks to Canberra Convention Bureau and NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia for a fantastic events professionals networking evening last night.

Our Events Managers are looking forward to exhibiting with Canberra's finest venues at Canberra Convention Bureau Canberra On Show Hotel Realm on June 25th. Come and say hello!

22/05/2024

Could this be the biggest sausage roll in Canberra? No trick photography here! Grab a hot and hearty homemade sausage roll from our Courtyard Café and judge for yourself. 😉

Pairing suggestion – a nice can of Capital Coast Ale. Capital Brewing Co.

04/05/2024

27/04/2024

Book your next child's birthday party at our cosy Courtyard Cafe. Our pergola only costs $150 to hire with plenty of seating and space to burn off all that birthday excitement. Add on party games, food platters and drinks to treat those hard working mums and dads.

Book here https://moadoph.gov.au/visit/food-and-dining

24/04/2024

Today is Stop Food Waste Day and we are proud to be a part of the Compass Group working with End Food Waste Australia and committed to the Australian Food Pact. Our collective goal is to halve all food waste by 2030.

Our Team at Old Parliament House appreciate the importance of preserving both our past and our future.

20/04/2024

RA Venues are delighted to be sponsors of the Associations Forum National Conference (AFNC) Dinner at Old Parliament House on 30th April.

We'll also have our own stand at the AFNC at the National Convention Centre 30th April - 1st May so pop by and say hello!

15/04/2024

Spoil Mum rotten at Old Parliament House. Whether she prefers a fancy afternoon tea, casual brekkie, family picnic or sophisticated lunch - we have it all.

And for that little bit of extra spontaneous family fun head to the House of Representatives Courtyard where everyone can enjoy lawn games, bubbles, music, and a range of hot and cold food and drinks.🍰🫖🥂🥞🍳🍽👑🫶

Book here https://events.humanitix.com/mothers-day-old-parliament-house

29/03/2024

Have you see the weather forecast for this weekend? It's warm and sunny. 😎 Perfect weather to treat yourself to some al fresco dining on our sunny terrace. Enjoy a full lamb roast on Easter Sunday, indulge in a delicious ice cream milkshake, or start the day right with a healthy brekkie.

Happy Easter! 🐣

28/03/2024

Whether you're after brekkie, coffee and cake, or a full Easter Sunday roast we have got you covered this Easter weekend. 😉🐰

21/03/2024

Can you believe there is only one more Friday Night drinks left for this summer?!! 😭 Our final Friday Night Drinks of kick off at 5pm tomorrow on 22nd March. Join us for drinks, live music, great food and a banging start to the weekend!

19/03/2024

Spreading smiles today and every day! This let's spread the smiles and see how much brighter the world gets!

17/03/2024

Who else has been enjoying this week's Oscar buzz? 🙋‍♀️ We had an amazing time hosting Blackshaw Real Estate for their very own Awards Night Gala Dinner. The talented team at Show Pony Events added more than a touch of Hollywood glamour to our beautiful Member's Dining Rooms. Old Parliament House https://www.facebook.com/reel/7457135010974878

08/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day from the Team at Old Parliament House. 🫶🫶🫶

04/03/2024

Don't you just love a local red? Or perhaps a South Australian white is more your taste? We have a range of different beverage packages to pair with your palette and your budget. 😉

DM, email on [email protected] or call 02 6261 7200

Photo courtesy of We Are Found

23/02/2024

How yummy do these rasberry friands look? Now imagine the smell of freshly baked friands wafting through the air.... Mouth watering!

Our talented pastry chefs bake all cakes fresh onsite so visit our Courtyard Café or book a conference with us and treat yourself to one. Or two... They're only little after all!

21/02/2024

What cocktail can you make with the following ingredients? Midori, Cointreau, lemon juice, ice and a cherry on top?

If you don’t know the answer, then perhaps this 80s Cocktail Masterclass at Old Parliament House is for you. Hosted by renowned cocktail expert the 'Martini Whisperer', Phillip Jones. You'll learn how to make a range of iconic cocktails from '80s. Discover the secrets to the perfect Pina Colada, or how to get the sweet, tangy fizz in a Fruit Tingle. All made with craft spirits and boutique products.

As the perfect accompaniment to your drink, leading pianist Matthew Dennett will set the mood for the night with a playlist filled with all the '80s classics. And there will even be some 80s cuisine to feed your appetite!

So, join us on Saturday 9 March 8pm – 10pm in the in the iconic Members Bar at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.

Limited tickets available book now. https://events.humanitix.com/80-s-night

And the answer is Japanese Slipper by the way. 😉

08/02/2024

A whole latte love goes into every last one of our coffees. 🤎

Using the finest quality coffee beans from local coffee suppliers Lonsdale Street Roasters, we love to make your coffee just the way you love it.

Pop in to our Courtyard Café 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday. 9.30am - 4pm weekends.

06/02/2024

What's the time? ⏰ It's time to book your next event with us.

Catering for all occasions from grand gala events to private dinners, conferences, weddings and sophisticated cocktail receptions, our experienced Team are sensitive to the unique considerations of your event and provide a level of service that equals the iconic status of the building that is Old Parliament House.

DM us here, email [email protected] or call 02 6261 7200.

We can't wait to welcome you.

25/01/2024

Look at those fluffy scones! Tempted? Our lovely Courtyard Café will be open tomorrow 9.30am - 4pm so come and grab a coffee, sweet treat or hearty lunch.

24/01/2024

Love is in the air.... And we are loving all the calls from recently engaged couples. ❤ Give us a call on 0262617200 or email [email protected] for our wedding packages or to arrange a tour.

22/01/2024

Missed us? After a very busy Christmas we're ready to make your 2024 the best year yet! Follow us for news of upcoming exciting events, mouth-watering photos of our delicious cuisine and inspiration for planning your own unforgettable function in our beautiful venue.


We can't wait to show you more. Stay tuned.

29/04/2022

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21/04/2022

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Spend a perfect day with Mum at Old Parliament House

13/04/2022

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Spend a perfect day with Mum at Old Parliament House