Covid Safe Venue
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Strangers' Restaurant | Monday to Friday | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
The Strangers’ Restaurant overlooking the beautiful Domain, provides a rare opportunity for the public to experience fine dining at Parliament House.
The very talented and passionate culinary team have curated an exceptional menu that immerses you on a flavoursome journey to discover the wonderful regions and local delicacies of regional New South Wales. The matching wines on the menu are designed to showcase a wide variety of award winning and unique wineries from across state. Strangers’ Restaurant proudly supports local farmers who practice ethical and sustainable farming methods. Find out moreOpen Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 3pm, with the last seating at 2 pm.
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Enjoy a delicious 3 course lunch with optional matching wines in the beautiful Strangers’ Restaurant located within Parliament House. Executive Chef, Vanessa Harcourt and her very talented and passionate culinary team, have designed a seasonal menu that showcases the wonderful delicacies and unique regions of New South Wales. The Restaurant proudly supports local farmers who practice ethical and sustainable farming methods. The menu rotates throughout the year to accommodate the seasonal change of local produce. Menus are usually available by the start of the month. $72 per person.
The Restaurant is open on Monday to Friday from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with the last seating at 2:00 pm.
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High Tea is held every Friday in the Stranger’s Restaurant and provides a rare opportunity for the public to experience a Traditional High Tea served on the Parliamentary Crested Wedgwood plates. Executive Chef, Vanessa and Pastry Chef, Mike have designed an amazing selection of sweet and savoury delights that showcase the wonderful delicacies of New South Wales. Enjoy a delicious handmade and freshly baked High Tea overlooking the beautiful Domain. From $55 per person. Find out more
The Public Cafe located just off the Parliament’s central Fountain Court is an ideal place to enjoy a coffee or light meal whilst exploring the wonders of Parliament House. The range of items include handmade delicacies such as cakes, pastries, gourmet sandwiches, ham & cheese croissants and scones with cream & jam. Hot items are available between 11:30 am to 2:15 pm. Find out more
The Parliament Gift Shop is located within the Public Cafe and includes a range of products sourced from local NSW farmers, designers and artist.
Items include a selection of handcrafted organic
soy candles, 100% raw honey, organic skincare products,
Parliamentary history books,
stationery items, rural printed
greeting cards and
books, indigenous designed
scarves, coffee mugs and pillows and a selection
wine, gin, whisky, beer and rum.
Online Gift Shop
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Explore Australia's oldest Parliament
Located within the historic precinct of Sydney, this heritage listed building is rich in history and full of hidden surprises.
There are seven unique event spaces within Parliament House that are available to hire, including a stunning auditorium, a large dining room with garden views and a majestic library which dates back to 1905. Visitors have the rare opportunity to experience key moments in the history of Australian politics whilst exploring the magnificent collection of historic artefacts, priceless art and precious antiques. Read more
Parliamentary Catering Events Team
6 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Ph: 02 9230 2111
NSW Parliament wish to acknowledge the Traditional Owners the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
