Old Canberra Inn (The Schumack Room and Courtyard) in Lyneham, Canberra

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About the function space

This inn was built in 1857, and soon became a regular stopping place for the Queanbeyan-Yass mail coach. A visitor in 1878 reported that the Inn was "deserving of wide renown for its excellent beer" and described its fare as "first class".

The Inn's excellent reputation lives on, now with very modern facilities for your next function.

The Schumack Room, named in honour of the Inn's founder, is a sunny indoor/outdoor area drenched in wisteria. It also boasts indoor and outdoor seating, and established gardens.

We can tailor a menu from our extensive range of finger food platters, for you and your guests to enjoy in this beautiful location. Meanwhile the main bar is nice and close right next to the Schumack Room to keep everyone well refreshed.

Function facilities

Private bar: No
Private smoking area: Yes

Private toilets: No
Wheelchair access: Yes

Smoking area: Adjacent courtyard partly under cover and heated in winter.

Parking: Venue carpark and free parking opposite.

Music facilities

This equipment is available in the function space free of charge:

Amp: Yes
PA System: No
Speakers: Yes
AUX input: Yes
Jukebox: No
Dance floor: No, but suitable area to dance

Mixer: No
CDJs: No
CD Player: No
Turntables: No
Mirror ball: No
Lighting: No

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: No
Free
background music: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: Yes
Band: No

Noise restrictions: Management reserves the right to control music volume.

Conditions for private party hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

+ Minimum spend

3,000

on food/drinks

3,000

on food/drinks

+ Security staff

300

= Total

3,300

Security staff fee calculation

18th and 21st birthdays:
$60 per hour for a minimum of 4 hours

All other functions:
Over 50 guests: $60 per hour for a minimum of 4 hours

The listed charge is based on 80 guests.

Min—max guests

40 — 150

Party duration

7pm — 12am (5 hours)

At this time, the function space:

Closes

Extend the party until:

2am, provided guests are still buying drinks.

Closing time

2am

Further conditions

The minimum spend can be comprised of food and beverage purchases by yourself and/or your guests.

Underage policy

Underage guests are permitted until 10pm, providing the underage guest is in the company of a responsible adult who is responsibly supervising them. One separate responsible adult per each underage guest.

Drink options

Bar tab, Cash bar/Pay as you go

Seasonal surcharges

Nov-Dec: additional $500 min spend

Sun-Thu functions

Mon-Thur: $1000 min spend, Sun: $2500 min spend.

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

18th birthday party: Yes
21st birthday party: Yes

Bucks party: Yes
Hens night: Yes

Underage parties are not permitted.

Food / Catering

Can the venue provide:

Finger food: Yes
Meals: Yes

Can customers bring their own:

Finger food: No
Cake: Yes

Presentation facilities

In-house presentation facilities available for use at no extra charge:

Microphone/PA: No
Stage: No
DVD Player: No

Data projector: No
Projector screen: No
Large TV/Plasma/LCD: No

Decorations policy

Can the venue:

Arrange decorations: No

Put up decorations: No

Restrictions: No confetti-type decorations.

Ticketed events policy

Can the customer charge for their function:

At the door: Yes

Presale: Yes

Old Canberra Inn - Venue hire terms

The Schumack Room and Courtyard