Wedding Reception Venues in Phillip

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Phillip holds two of the larger wedding rooms in the Woden Valley, both run by clubs a few streets apart. The Hellenic Club of Canberra on Matilda Street, set up by Greek Canberrans and open since 1979, is one; the other is Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden on Corinna Street, whose pillarless Corinna Ballroom takes receptions.

Both can seat several hundred, so the choice comes down to room style, menus and the extras each one includes.

Comparing the two Phillip reception venues:

Hellenic Club of Canberra: its Olympus Room fits 430 guests on rounds, or 570 when long tables are used.
The Hellenic Club's Apollo Room seats 160 at rounds, and the two rooms open into one space for 1,060 standing.
Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden: its Corinna Ballroom seats 700 and comes with two bars, a dance floor and a stage.
The Southern Cross ballroom has a green room that can serve the bridal party.
Pricing: the Hellenic Club's seated menus are from $45 per person, and Southern Cross canapés are listed from $35 per person.

The Apollo Room suits a mid-sized reception, with a minimum of 50 adults and a dance floor that can be added.
The Olympus Room is the larger hall for a big family wedding at long tables or rounds.
Seated menus serve two dishes alternately at each course, and the cooking leans Greek.
Beverage packages run from three hours up to six.

A Southern Cross ballroom reception

The Corinna Ballroom splits into four rooms, so a smaller wedding need not fill the full hall.
Plated two- and three-course dinners, shared feasting menus and buffets are offered for receptions.
Menus are priced per guest on a minimum of 30, with dietary needs looked after.
Sunday and public holiday weddings carry a surcharge, and AV is quoted by an outside company.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Which Phillip club suits a wedding of 400 seated guests?

Both can. The Olympus Room at the Hellenic Club takes 430 on rounds, and the Corinna Ballroom at Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden seats 700 with all sections open.

Do the Phillip clubs have a dance floor for the reception?

The Corinna Ballroom comes with a dance floor and stage. The Hellenic Club offers a dance floor as an extra in its Apollo Room.

What are the starting prices for a Phillip wedding reception?

The Hellenic Club of Canberra lists from $45 per person for seated two-course menus. Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden lists from $35 per person for canapé packages.

How many guests must a Phillip reception have?

The Hellenic Club's Apollo Room starts at 50 adults. The Southern Cross club prices function menus on a minimum of 30 guests.

Wedding Reception Venues in Phillip