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National Press Club of Australia

16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

4.3(376)· Google$$$$

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The National Press Club of Australia in Canberra with a 4.3 rating across 376 reviews.

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16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

(02) 6121 2199

$Typically $ · price level 1 of 4

Opening hours

Closed

Monday: 11:00 – 22:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 22:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 22:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 22:00
Friday: 11:00 – 22:00
SaturdayToday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Why it's worth checking out

The National Press Club of Australia in Barton is an events venue with a strong connection to public debate, journalism and Australian political life. Its programme includes speaker events featuring politicians and other public figures, with upcoming sessions listed for August 2026. Places can be reserved through the Club’s event system, which also supports requests for groups and corporate members.

Beyond its speaker programme, the Club hosts a varied calendar of events, including wine tastings and book launches involving political authors. This makes it a natural choice for people interested in current affairs, public life and ideas, whether attending a scheduled session or arranging a group booking.

The venue also offers dining during the working week. Chatham House Restaurant serves lunch and dinner, while the Club Lounge offers lunch, bar snacks and dinner, along with a weekday happy hour. Bookings can be made by phone or email. The Club is closed on ACT public holidays, so it is worth checking the current event or dining details before visiting. With event reservations accommodating up to eight seats per request, it can suit solo attendees, small groups and corporate bookings.

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The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 376 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.