Hellenic Club of Canberra

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Capacity: 1060 guestsPricing: From $45 per personCategory: VenuesLocation: 1 Matilda St, Phillip ACT 2606

Highlights

Olympus Room holds 800 for cocktails or 430 at round tables
Apollo Room suits smaller parties of 50 to 260 guests
Seated two-course function menus from $45 per person

About Hellenic Club of Canberra

The Hellenic Club of Canberra sits on Matilda Street in Phillip, in the Woden Valley. Founded by Canberra's Greek community, it opened in 1979 and has long been a gathering place for weddings, christenings, engagements and family functions. Functions run in two main rooms. The Olympus Room is the larger, holding 800 guests for cocktails, 430 at round tables or 570 at long tables. The Apollo Room takes 260 for cocktails or 160 at round tables, and the two open into one space for up to 1,060 standing. Room hire for the Apollo is $500 on weekdays and $575 on weekends or public holidays. The Olympus costs $950 or $1,050, and the combined rooms $1,200 or $1,500. Minimum numbers apply, starting at 50 adults for the Apollo. Catering is all in-house. Seated menus alternate two dishes a course and start at $45 per person for two courses or $55 for three, with Greek-leaning entrées, mains and desserts. Canapé packages run from half an hour to two and a half hours, and shared platters of antipasto, mezethes or seafood are also offered. Drinks packages cover house wines, tap beers and soft drinks for three to six hours. A dance floor can be added in the Apollo Room, and 18th birthday parties are held as plated sit-down dinners.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Club

Budget

$ (Lower)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableDrink Packages

Features

Banquet/Sit-DownCocktail/StandingIndoorPrivate Space

Facilities

Dance FloorMicrophone

Pricing

Room hire is $500 for the Apollo Room on weekdays and $575 on weekends and public holidays. The Olympus Room is $950 or $1,050, and the two rooms combined are $1,200 or $1,500.

Seated menus start at $45 per person for two courses and $55 for three. Canapé packages run from $24 to $50 per person depending on length, and a children's meal for guests up to 12 is $24. A surcharge applies on Sundays and public holidays.

Food

Plated menus are served alternately and draw on Greek and modern dishes, from prawn saganaki and lamb croquettes to beef cheeks and galaktoboureko. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are marked on the menu.

Canapé packages mix hot and cold items, and shared platters cover classic and Greek antipasto, seafood and mezethes. Finger-food platters are also available for more casual events.

Beverages

Drinks packages cover house sparkling and still wines, tap beers, soft drinks and juices. Three hours costs $38 per person, four hours $43, five hours $48 and six hours $55. Outside food and drink need prior approval from the events manager.

Availability

Bookings go through the club's events team, who arrange site visits and confirm the room. A tentative booking is held for 14 days while the deposit and signed terms are returned.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests do the Hellenic Club's function rooms hold?

The Olympus Room takes up to 800 for a cocktail event or 430 seated at round tables. The Apollo Room holds 260 standing or 160 seated, and both rooms together fit up to 1,060 guests standing.

What does room hire cost?

The Apollo Room is $500 on a weekday and $575 on weekends and public holidays. The Olympus Room is $950 or $1,050, and the combined rooms are $1,200 or $1,500. Catering is charged on top, per guest.

Can we hold an 18th birthday party at the club?

Yes. The club asks that 18th birthday celebrations are run as a plated, sit-down dinner rather than a cocktail party.

Is there a minimum number of guests?

Catered events need at least 50 adults in the Apollo Room, 120 in the Olympus Room and 340 when both rooms are combined. Friday, Saturday and Sunday events must all be catered.

How is a booking secured?

A deposit of $1,000 for the Apollo Room or $2,500 for the Olympus Room, along with signed terms, is due within 14 days of making a tentative booking. Final menus are due three weeks out and full payment five working days before the event.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

18th Birthday Party Corporate Event Engagement Party Wedding Reception

Reviews

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Reuben

3 months ago

5 star family friendly club in Canberra with excellent food. Highly recommend this place for a family dinner. I had the mixed plate and the meat was so succulent and came with some greek salad and chips. My wife had the…

James Green

5 months ago

I recently visited the Hellenic Club of Canberra and had a fantastic experience. The venue is spacious, modern, and very well maintained, with a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The staff were friendly,…

Claire Allan

3 weeks ago

Nice Greek restaurant space in here, but it was really average food that didn’t taste fresh.

gailene joy

4 months ago

Ordered a chicken parmi worth $29. This is the portion- enough for a small child. Serving fries as if they're rationing. Server also didnt know the difference between peppers sauce and mushroom sauce as I ordered pepper…

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