Eight boujee venues in Canberra to book for your next birthday celebration
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Whether it’s your 21st or 60th birthday, when it comes to planning a celebration, finding the perfect venue can feel like a mission.
From the menu to the atmosphere, it needs to tick all the boxes – especially if you have something a bit more ‘boujee’ (and therefore, expensive) in mind for your big bash. So, we’ve done the hard work for you and created a curated list of eight venues to book in Canberra that will be sure to help you celebrate in style.
With delicious prix fixe menus for big groups and sophisticated atmospheres (so there’s no need to decorate), these venues let you simply set the dress code and show up hungry.
Beltana Farm (Pialligo)
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With a boutique truffle farm as your backdrop, booking a long lunch or elegant dinner at Beltana Farm promises an unforgettable birthday celebration. Focusing on farm table shared dining, the stunning Terry Ring-designed main restaurant overlooks the 800-tree truffle orchard, and the menu is anchored to local produce, the seasons, and (of course) features truffles from outside the back door.
14 Beltana Road, Pialligo | beltanafarm.au
Rubicon (Griffith)
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Award-winning and uncomplicated dining – need we say more? Offering a design-your-own degustation menu (five courses for $115 per person or six courses for $130 per person), you can choose the dishes you want to try with the portions scaled to suit courses. With tables available for up to 15 people, book an intimate dinner party and indulge in the sophisticated selection of wines to cheers your big day.
6A Barker Street, Griffith | rubiconrestaurant.com.au
Les Bistronomes (Campbell)
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With a private function room that offers your own slice of Parisian solace, Les Bistronomes should be at the top of your birthday list. Depending on the day and time you book, choose between several decadent dining options, ranging from four courses to eight. Also offering a beautiful wine list of both imported French and Australian wine by the glass or the bottle, add the matching wine option to your menu of choice for an extra special experience.
18 Blamey Place, Campbell | lesbistronomes.net
Mu (City)
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At Mu, you’ll experience a 12-course Japanese Omakase—now that’s a boujee birthday celebration. Priced at $185 per person (with a premium sake pairing option for an additional $120 per person also available), every dollar is worth it as you leave it completely up to the chefs to select and serve a seasonal degustation of dishes.
1 Constitution Avenue, City | chairmangroup.com.au/mu
Onzieme (Kingston)
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Small plates, good wine, and a good time – that’s what you’ll find at Onzieme. Named the ACT Restaurant Of The Year in 2023 by Gourmet Traveller, this restaurant by Chef-owner Louis Couttoupes is a must-try. Using local and seasonal produce, you can book a table for up to 12 people with the choice of two menu options – the standard $95 per person menu, or the $125 per person menu, which includes special off-menu items.
5/39 Kennedy Street, Kingston | onzieme.com.au
Raku (City)
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Awarded two Chefs Hats for 2023 from the Australian Good Food Guide, you know that Raku is going to be good. Choose between Hao San’s Tasting Menu ($100 per person) or the Royal Tasting Menu ($160 per person) and eat your way through some of the best Japanese in Canberra.
Shop DG36C/148 Bunda Street, City | rakudining.com.au
Such and Such (City)
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Named the New Restaurant of the Year in the 2023 Good Food Awards, Such and Such was born from the talented team behind Pilot – so of course they do a cracking fixed-price menu. Able to accommodate up to 20 people, choose the $110 per person set menu to enjoy a collection of their favourite dishes presented in a shared style. It doesn’t hurt the space is vibrant and fun – perfect for a birthday celebration.
220 London Circuit, City | andsuchandsuch.com
Heywood (Wallaroo)
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With vast views of the Brindabellas outside and a menu with a focus on paddock-to-plate, locally sourced ingredients, Heywood is a beautiful restaurant and cellar door from Nick O’Leary. For bookings over nine people, you’ll be treated to the Chefs Set Menu, which is priced at $90 per person and features delicious seasonal dishes.
149 Brooklands Road, Wallaroo | nickolearywines.com.au
Feature image: Ben King Photography.
