The Boat House
ProHighlights
- Three private rooms opening onto a lakeside deck and gardens
- Combined East and West End rooms seat up to 160
- Plated private dining menus from $118 per person
About The Boat House
The Boat House is a fine-dining restaurant in Grevillea Park, Barton, on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin. It sits in its own landscaped gardens off Morshead Drive, with plenty of free parking on site. Three private rooms each look over the lake and open onto the deck and gardens. East End and Walters each seat 48 or hold 60 standing, while West End seats 88 or holds 120 standing. With East End and West End combined, the venue seats 140 to 160 or takes 180 standing. Private dining starts at around 14 guests, and cocktail events can reach 200 or more. The restaurant kitchen cooks for every function, with plated alternate or choice menus, a nine-dish shared menu and a chef's five-course degustation. Silver and gold drinks packages run for three to five hours, or guests can drink from a list of more than 120 wines. Weddings can take in a ceremony on the lawns above the water, followed by a seated dinner or a cocktail garden party. For business events the rooms have climate control, blackout options, in-house AV and fast internet.
Inclusions & amenities
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Pricing
Arrival savouries add $18 per person for three pieces or $36 for six, and side dishes add $9. Each room has a minimum spend set for the event, and a 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.
Food
All menus include bread rolls, tea and coffee, and the conference packages add breakfast and daytime options.
Beverages
Groups can instead choose wines on consumption from a list of more than 120 bottles, which carries an hourly room hire fee.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can The Boat House hold?
East End and Walters each seat 48 or take 60 standing, and West End seats 88 or takes 120 standing. Combining East End and West End gives 140 to 160 seated or 180 standing, and cocktail events can reach 200 or more.
How much do private dining menus cost?
The alternate menu is $118 per person, the choice menu $134, the shared plate menu $139 and the five-course degustation $145. Every menu includes a bread roll plus tea and coffee.
What drinks packages are offered?
The silver package costs $52, $62 or $70 per person for three, four or five hours, and the gold package $75, $85 or $101. Sparkling wine can be added to either. Drinks on consumption from the wine list attract an hourly room hire fee of $120 for East End or Walters and $180 for West End.
Is there a minimum spend?
Yes, each private room has a minimum spend. The figure depends on your event, and the events team sets it once they know your requirements.
Can we hold our wedding ceremony and reception here?
Yes. Ceremonies can take place on the landscaped grounds overlooking the lake, and the venue offers both sit-down and cocktail garden party wedding packages.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Jay Chapman
2 months ago
We had an amazing time for lunch, the absolute highlight was Steph - so friendly, so funny, really joined in on the energy, 11/10. The view was lovely and the food was pretty much perfect, but Steph really made it speci…
Leanne White
3 months ago
A favourite place to dine when in Canberra. We have dined here a couple of times and the food is exceptional. An amazing offering of local produce cooked perfectly. The setting is elegant and sophisticated. The service i…
Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed
4 months ago
Excellent views and nice location. We had a business lunch there and enjoyed a lot. European cuisine was served. Delicious food. We requested for halal preparation and they provided us with Halal food. Staffs were friend…
Emily Miller
6 months ago
The team at the Boat House was a pleasure to work with in both the lead up to and execution of our wedding! Laura, the Boat House’s Event Coordinator, was highly professional, helpful, and organized. She was always prom…
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