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

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.

The Boat House by the Lake is one of Canberra's ultimate experiences... excellent food and wine with unmatched views across Lake Burley Griffin. The Boat House is set on the absolute water-lapping edge of Lake Burley Griffin in Grevillea Park, Barton (north-side). It is just a few minutes drive from the city and has ample parking.

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.

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.

Award Winning nationally acclaimed cocktail lounge, Julep Lounge has propelled itself into one of Canberra's premier venues.

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.

The National Convention Centre is Canberra’s leading events venue, unrivalled in facilities, size and scope. From October 2007, event organisers will have 30 million new reasons to consider Canberra’s leading meeting and events venue. The new-look National Convention Centre – unrivalled in facilities, size and scope in Canberra – is currently in the midst of a $30 million upgrade.

Poachers Pantry is nestled in the hills just 25 minutes from Canberra City. Its quintessential Australian country setting offers complete privacy for all events with a rural atmosphere providing a stress free environment that allows visitors to focus on the task at hand or to simply just relax and unwind. The venue showcases Poachers Pantry’s gourmet smoked goods which are made on the farm and the Wily Trout wine that is grown on the hills surrounding the cafe.

Shaw Vineyard Estate, only 30 minutes from Canberra includes an award winning restaurant, set on a beautiful estate overlooking farmland and vineyards. A visit to Shaw Vineyard Estate is the perfect excuse to get out of the city and enjoy a quiet meal in the country whilst tasting the estate-grown wines. A beautiful setting for a country wedding.

A dining room befitting of its grand home in Old Parliament House, this is one of the best venues in Canberra for a function. Within the grace and charm of the old Members Dining here you can experience the elegance of yesteryear where Prime Ministeres, Presidents once dined and danced. Ginger Catering will provide you superb, personalised service in this unique Australian setting.

At the National Art Gallery there are a number of excellent event spaces, ideal for any type of event from the outdoor Sculpture Garden Restaurant to the foyer adjacent the temporary exhibition space ideal for large seated dinner receptions.

Recently reopened under new management much to the delight of the local Canberra-ites, Waters Edge has received much acclaim in the past for serving some of the most impressive contemporary cuisine in Canberra.