Wedding Receptions & Corporate Events
the lobby restaurant began its life in 1968 when parliamentarians at the old parliament house, over the road, decided they needed a place to entertain visiting constituents. the "eating establishment" when it was built turned out to be a fine dining restaurant called the lobby. the shocked M.P's had to force the department of administrative services to attach a small cafe so they could buy their long-awaited pies for their constituents. since then the lobby has been the scene of countless political intrigues performed over long lunches and even longer dinners. politicians from all sides are regulars to events, as are lobbyists, senior public servants, diplomats, business people and journalists. the lobby restaurant has maintained its rightful place as one of australia's finest venues and most polictical eating establishments.
the lobby is centrally located in the heart of canberra's cultural establishments; the australian national gallery, museum of democracy, questacon and the national portrait gallery are all within walking distance.
the restaurant and cafe are situated in the national rose gardens. framed by floor-to-ceiling glass, the lobby restaurant is nestled under beautiful old trees, surrounded by ferns and bamboo. next door looking over rose gardens is our bustling porkbarrel cafe. opening hours, 7 days 8am until 4pm, tuesday to friday evenings until 8pm
porkbarrel cafe Ph: (02) 62731455 www.porkbarrel.com.au
green experience ! lobby restaurant and porkbarrel cafe use renewable energy and recycle all organic kitchen waste. we have our own free range chicken flock in rural ACT and endeavour to use local produce where ever possible
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Located right in the heart of the nation's capital, The Lobby has been delighting guests with its scenic surroundings and fine food for a long time now. Our restaurant and cafe are found within the National Rose Gardens, where guests can enjoy a tasty dinner and lunch while immersed in soft fragrances and vibrant colours. On top of fine food and drink, we also offer a number of conference facilities Canberra as we are one of the most versatile venues in the city. Whether you are arranging an office event, a wedding reception or just a casual night out with your friends and family, our location is guaranteed to please. This versatility has made us one of the more popular dining spots in the city and we have consistently attracted crowds in both the high and low seasons. Regardless of the type of social gathering, you can be sure that we have the staff, the skills and the equipment to make any occasion a complete success. We have enough seating for up to 140 diners within our restaurant and the decor to match with any event, no matter how formal. We also boast a number of smaller rooms for those all important office meetings or a more intimate meal with your family, friends and loved ones. And because of our central location, we are also found close to a range of accommodation, ensuring that all guests will have a place to sleep after enjoying themselves amongst elegant surroundings dining on fine food and drink. For more information about how to arrange the perfect corporate occasion or office gathering, have a look at our website. Alternatively, you can get in touch with our staff via phone or email if you would prefer a more personal approach when having your questions answered.
Wedding Reception Canberra
As well as commercial events, we are also a favourite for couples about to be wed. Our very romantic atmosphere certainly helps with this, and you can imagine what it would be like to get married amidst the colourful flowers of the National Rose Garden. Our chefs will whip up a range of delectable dishes for the newlywed couple as well as their guests so that everyone can enjoy the occasion on a full stomach. As far as function rooms Canberra go, we offer one of the best reception venues in the country. Our team of catering staff knows exactly what to do to please all of your guests and we can supply all of the equipment that you need to let the occasion go past as smoothly as possible. Add to this a location that is romantic and very unique and you have yourself somewhere to host any sort of event. From a small workplace convention to a large wedding reception, we can certainly handle it all and will do our very best to make the occasion a success. So, if you are interested in making a booking, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us today. We can be contacted over the phone, by fax or through one of the forms on our website. Our team of staff is ready and waiting for you to make the necessary arrangements. For the best venue hire Canberra for a party or any other event, you are most certainly in the right place. We pride ourselves on a job well done and have thus left many satisfied guests in our wake. We are now looking forward to providing you with the perfect location to host any sort of occasion, from an intimate family dinner to a full-scale wedding reception.
