Palmers
ProHighlights
- Outside Dining area seats 80 to 90, or up to 150 with a standing mix
- Function buffet of two mains and two sides from $35 per person
- Three areas to choose from: Main Dining, Outside Dining and the Beer Garden
About Palmers
Palmers is a pub and bistro on Anthony Rolfe Avenue in the Gungahlin Town Centre. It takes bookings for birthdays, engagements, work celebrations and family get-togethers, from small tables to groups of 150. There are three areas to book. Main Dining sits beside the venue with 30 seated or 40 to 50 in a mixed layout; the tables are yours, though the room stays open to other guests heading to the bar and bathrooms. Outside Dining has the most room, part covered and part open air, with gas and portable heaters for cold nights. It seats 80 to 90, or around 150 with a mix of seating and standing room. The Beer Garden out the front holds 40 to 50 on high and low seating. For food, the function buffet gives guests a choice of two mains such as beef ragu, gnocchi, pork belly or chicken with garlic and herbs, plus two sides. Groups can instead build a spread from platters, skewers, sliders, pizzas and salads priced by the tray. Drinks can run as a package or as a set bar tab. The functions team tailors each booking once they know the date, numbers and style of the event.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
Build-your-own platters start from about $12 for kids’ items, with share platters, skewers and sliders priced by the tray in the functions pack.
Food
Platter options cover charcuterie, dips and bread, sausage rolls, pies, quiches, kofta and beef skewers, wings, calamari, sliders, pizzas and salads, with vegetarian choices.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many people can Palmers host?
The Outside Dining area takes 80 to 90 seated or up to 150 with a standing mix. Main Dining suits 30 seated or 40 to 50 mixed, and the Beer Garden holds 40 to 50.
What does the function buffet cost?
The buffet is $35 per person for two mains and two sides. Lamb shoulder or flank steak can replace a main for an extra $8 or $10 per person.
Can we order platters instead of a buffet?
Yes. Groups can mix and match share plates, skewers, sliders, pizzas and salads, each priced by the platter or tray, and the full list is in the functions pack.
How do drinks work for a function?
You can add a drinks package or set up a bar tab with a limit that suits your group. The team confirms the details when they tailor your booking.
Is the outdoor area usable in winter?
Yes. Outside Dining mixes covered and open-air seating and has portable and gas heaters for cooler Canberra evenings.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Thomas Pajak
2 months ago
Friendly attentive service and a solid schnittys. Refreshing to be in a local that gets the basics right.
Vicki Tildsley
4 months ago
Great place to be on a Friday a rather large aggressive lady in a green jumper was extremely rude to the staff about her meal that was perfectly fine continued to embarrass herself however the staff were amazing and hand…
Felicity Tregilgas
5 months ago
Food is excellent and so was service. Tables are a a bit close together in one area inside but apart from that it is teriffic. Liked it so much on our first visit we came again 2 nights later.
Stephen Manson
3 weeks ago
Went, had a beer, all good. Ordered dinner and a steak arrived that needed a jumper it was that cold we sent it back. The garlic pizza was ok as was my Parma. The second steak was left on the plate. $55.00 binned. The tw…
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