Old Parliament House

VENUE HIRE Plan your next event at Old Parliament House. Old Parliament House is a spectacular venue for your celebration, offering stunning natural light, sweeping views and heritage surroundings. We can help you plan a stylish celebration in a historic setting – whether it's a gala dinner, corporate event, cocktail evening or wedding. Restaurant Associates are specialists in hospitality and fine food at some of Australia's best-known destinations. KING'S HALL Once the venue for grand functions, historic announcements and receptions for Heads of State and world dignitaries. Ideal for cocktail receptions, King's Hall comfortably accommodates 80 – 500 guests. THE MEMBERS' DINING ROOMS Our gracious dining rooms can be appointed as one, two or three separate rooms, or one grand space, all with a sweeping vista up to new Parliament House. This is our most versatile space, suitable for conferencing, formal dinners, cocktail receptions, launches, banquets, training programs and wedding receptions. THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COURTYARD Our tranquil internal courtyards are the perfect location for your outdoor functions. Suitable for cocktail events, as well as a sit down lunch or dinner. Additional charges apply for a wet weather venue which needs to be booked in conjunction with the courtyards. Capacity 440pax (cocktail), 200pax (theatre) and 160pax (banquet). THE HOUSE OF THE SENATE COURTYARD Our quintessential wedding ceremony space. [...] RESTAURANT Rest tired feet after museum-exploring or get your morning coffee fix at the Courtyard Cafe. Enjoy great coffee and nourishing meals in our cosy lounge or under the warm sun in the House of Representatives courtyard. Local suppliers Three Mills Bakery, Eden Road and Capital Brewing Pastries, cakes, house-made pies and sausage rolls Hot dishes from our seasonal menu Kids' meals Gluten-free and vegan options Grab-and-go salads and sandwiches.