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.
For 50 guests or 500, we have just the right space
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.
King's Hall
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 Members' Dining Room 1
Capacity 140pax (cocktail), 130pax (theatre) and 80pax (banquet).
The Members' Dining Room 2
Capacity 240pax (cocktail), 230pax (theatre) and 180pax (banquet).
The Members' Dining Room 3
Capacity 120pax (cocktail), 110pax (theatre) and 70pax (banquet).
The Members' Bar
Adjoining Members Dining Room 3, the Members Bar adds something special to your event. Capacity 65pax (cocktail).
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 Representatives Courtyard
The House of the Senate Courtyard
Our quintessential wedding ceremony space. Also great for Christmas parties, cocktail events and outdoor receptions. 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
Venue Hire Enquiries
Let us make your event a memorable one. Contact us for more information and to make a booking:
(02) 6261 7200
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Access
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Getting here and parking
We are located inside Old Parliament House and you can get here by car, bus or bike.
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