Make your next party one to remember
Canberra’s venues suit birthdays, corporate events, and private gatherings. From rooftop spaces to stylish bars in Civic and cosy private lounges, there’s something for everyone. Many include a complimentary $100 bar tab. Hosting is effortless. Compare the venues below to find your ideal Canberra spot.
A Saturday function in Canberra typically has a minimum spend of $2,700, which is the midpoint across the 6 spaces here that set one. The average works out at $2,735. About 33% of them also carry a hire charge, and where there is one it usually brings the minimum spend down rather than adding to it.
| Saturday | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum spend | $810 | $2,700 | $5,000 | 6 |
| Hire charge | $250 | $650 | $1,000 | 3 |
| Capacity | Charge | Lowest | Midpoint | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large rooms 141 guests or more, 5 spaces | Minimum spend | $810 | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Hire charge | $250 | $625 | $1,000 |
| Day | Typical hours | Usual start | Usual finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 5 | 7pm | 12am |
| Saturday | 5 | 7pm | 12am |
Ranges from 4 hours at the short end to 7 at the long end. Going past the guaranteed finish usually costs extra.
Security guard charges apply at some venues here and are shown on each listing. 5 of the 7 will let you meet the minimum spend with a beverage package. Every one of them accepts a bar tab. Costs outside the venue quote usually include DJ hire, entertainment, specialised catering and decorations.
2 of the 7 spaces in Canberra include a bonus bar tab when you enquire through Partystar. That's 1 at $100 and 1 at $50. The venue adds it to your bar on the night once you meet its stated requirement, which is either the hire charge, the minimum spend or the minimum guest numbers. See how the bonus bar tab works for the full detail.
Mostly not. 4 of the 6 spaces that set a minimum spend have no hire charge at all. The 2 that do charge run from $250 to $1,000 for a Saturday.
Food, drinks or both, depending on the venue. At a lot of venues drinks alone will cover it, and the venue's own listing says which applies. See how minimum spend works.
Last updated , based on 7 Canberra function spaces.
If you need any kind of function venue, private room or free VIP area to entertain your friends, Partystar can help. This online service will find function spaces and party rooms for hire which meet your search criteria, including price, location and facilities. Venues for birthday parties (including 18ths and 21sts), engagements, weddings, staff parties, Xmas parties and gatherings can be found and photographs viewed. Areas such as the CBD and suburbs around Canberra City and Civic locations are our specialties.
If you want classy, low budget or anything in between, you will find it on Partystar.
