National Press Club of Australia
About us
The National Press Club is an iconic institution with membership made up of the influencers and decision makers of Australia; be they Federal or State Parliamentarians, political advisors, Government Heads of Departments, diplomatic community, academia, legal and other professions, and, quite clearly, the foundation members - journalists - including the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery plus everyday thinking Australians - many of whom are leaders in their own communities. For a glittering Awards Night, Romantic Wedding, Fun Party, Product Launch or Corporate Conference the National Press Club of Australia offers outstanding facilities for your event. Up to 300 people can be accommodated in what is essentially a state of the art television studio - a venue of unparalleled prestige.
Venue Details
Amenities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (private)
- Table linens
- Wheelchair accessible
- Piano
- Staging area
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Onsite kitchen
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (private)
- Table linens
- Wheelchair accessible
- Piano
- Staging area
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Onsite kitchen

Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Venue Costs
General pricing structure for National Press Club of Australia in Canberra City
- Venue Costs
- Room Rental FeeAUD 1200 - AUD 1600National Room
- Room Rental FeeAUD 650 - AUD 950Darling St Room
- Room Rental FeeAUD 550 - AUD 850Bourke St Room
- Room Rental FeeAUD 950 - AUD 1200Capital Room
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Max capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
National Room | 3,616 sq. ft. - | 350 | 280 | 350 | 300 | 180 |
Darling St Room | 1,959 sq. ft. - | 200 | 120 | 200 | 160 | 75 |
Bourke St Room | 1,657 sq. ft. - | 150 | 80 | 150 | 120 | 50 |
Capital Room | 1 sq. ft. - | 250 | 200 | 250 | 220 | 110 |
Executive Boardroom | 581 sq. ft. - | 25 | 20 | 25 | - | - |
Colum Restaurant | 968 sq. ft. - | 50 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 30 |
Club Lounge | 1 sq. ft. - | 120 | - | 120 | - | - |
Barton Room | 1 sq. ft. - | 60 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 20 |
Location
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National Press Club of Australia Frequently Asked Questions
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Health and Safety
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