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The District

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Pricing: From $50 per personCategory: VenuesLocation: 56 Abena Ave, Crace ACT 2911

Highlights

  • Function packages for groups of 20 or more
  • Dedicated 18th birthday package, with 18ths and 21sts both welcome
  • Staff will put up your decorations if you drop them off

About The District

The District is a relaxed bar and restaurant on Abena Avenue in Crace, part of Canberra's Gungahlin district. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with cocktails poured all day. Inside, long timber tables run down a dining room lined with banquette seating, next to a bar stacked with spirits and wine. Live music plays on most Friday nights, and there is a set-aside area outdoors for dogs. Functions start at around 20 guests. Groups of 30 or more who take over a whole area agree a minimum bar tab, or pay a small hire fee where no minimum spend is set. Four food packages cover most celebrations. Family-style sit-down feasts bring entrées, pizzas, pastas, salads, skewers, calamari and schnitzels, while the standing tapas package keeps wings, skewers, bruschetta, pizzas and spring rolls moving. There is a dedicated 18th birthday package, and the venue places no restrictions on 18ths or 21sts. Guests under 18 need to be with an adult throughout. The team will decorate the space if you drop your decorations off beforehand. Large groups who would rather skip a package can order from the main menu and pay as they go.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

BarRestaurant

Budget

$ (Lower)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableBar Tab

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownRelaxed VibeIndoor

Pricing

Function food packages run from $35 per person for the 18th birthday package to $65 per person for the family-style sit-down menu. The standing tapas package is $50 per person and the pizza and pasta buffet is $40 per person, Sunday to Thursday, for a minimum of 25.

Groups of 30 or more taking a whole area agree a minimum bar tab, or pay a small hire fee if no minimum spend is set. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays, and function menus are not offered on Mother's Day or Father's Day.

Food

The sit-down package lets the group pick three entrées and share pizzas, pastas, salads, skewers, calamari and schnitzels. The standing package passes spicy and barbecue wings, skewers, bruschetta, pizzas and spring rolls.

The 18ths package brings chicken wings and fries plus pizzas, with a choice of mini quiches or spring rolls. Gluten-free options are available on request.

Beverages

Drinks run on a bar tab, and larger groups taking a whole area agree a minimum tab. The bar serves cocktails all day, including mojitos and spritzers, alongside beer and wine.

Availability

Monday8AM – 9PM
Tuesday8AM – 9PM
Wednesday8AM – 9PM
Thursday8AM – 9PM
Friday8AM – 9:30PM
Saturday8AM – 9:30PM
Sunday8AM – 8:30PM
Function bookings are handled by the venue's functions manager for groups of 20 and up. Numbers are locked in three days before the date.

Frequently asked questions

What function packages are available?

A family-style sit-down package is $65 per person, the standing tapas package is $50 per person, and a pizza and pasta buffet is $40 per person for at least 25 guests from Sunday to Thursday. An 18th birthday package is $35 per person.

Do 18th and 21st birthdays need special approval?

No. The venue places no restrictions on 18ths and 21sts, and has a package made for 18ths. Anyone under 18 must stay with an adult at all times.

Is there a minimum spend?

Groups of 30 or more booking a whole area agree a minimum bar tab. Where no minimum spend is agreed, a small hire fee applies instead.

When do numbers need to be confirmed?

Final numbers are due three days before the function.

Will the venue decorate for us?

Yes. Drop your decorations off ahead of time and the team will put them up for you.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Manisha Khatiwada

Manisha Khatiwada

3 months ago

We went here for dinner, and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. We ordered the chicken skewers and the chicken & mushroom pasta, and both were absolutely delicious. I had the chicken skewers about a year ago, and I…

Mark T (Dryasadingo)

Mark T (Dryasadingo)

4 years ago

Lovely casual dining experience, very popular with lots of reserved tables. Staff were very friendly and service was fast. BBQ chicken pizza was excellent, wonderfully cooked, plenty of tasty toppings and the base was am…

Mr R

Mr R

11 months ago

Really solid feed here. The pork belly was the standout – crispy on top and super tender underneath. The schnitzel was huge and hit the spot, a classic pub-style dish done well. The surprise, my favourite though, was the…

Joanna O

Joanna O

a year ago

The place has definitely improved over time. Food has to be ordered at the bar, not the table, but now that's pretty clear. It's good for a quick bite or if you live in the area - and the wine and beer selection is reall…

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