Looking to treat dad for Father’s Day? Check out our list of the best special events to celebrate the Dad in your life. Photo: QT Hotels.
It’s that time of the year when we celebrate the dads in our lives, whether they’re young or old, new dads or granddads.
Canberra’s restaurants, bars, clubs and pubs know how to put on an excellent celebration, with all-you-can-eat grilled meats, yum cha, buffet breakfasts, four-course lunches and laid-back casual pub feeds.
Read on for the best places to treat Dad rather than buy another pair of socks.
Treat Dad to a plate (or a few!) of seafood with Hyatt Hotel’s iconic seafood buffet. Photo: Hyatt Hotel.
Father’s Day Seafood Buffet at The Promenade Café
When: 6 September from 12 pm
Where: Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel, 120 Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla
Cost: $155 includes a glass of beer or bubbles | $77.50 child (3-12 years) | Book online.
For the father figure who appreciates a leisurely lunch paired with a beer, the iconic Seafood Buffet at Hyatt Hotel Canberra offers the perfect way to celebrate. A cherished tradition for more than 30 years, this celebrated dining experience brings together the finest seafood, refined hot dishes, salads and desserts. It’s a Father’s Day occasion to savour, and one he’ll look forward to returning to year after year.
Treat Dad to a delicious breakfast on Father’s Day. Image: Canberra Southern Cross Club.
Father’s Day Buffet Breakfast at Jamison
When: Sunday 6 September from 8:30 am
Where: Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison
Cost: $55pp Members | $63pp Non-members | $39 Under 12 | Book online.
Treat Dad to a relaxed and delicious Father’s Day Buffet Breakfast at Jamison. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat spread with something for everyone, from fresh fruit and pastries to a full cooked breakfast. A warm and welcoming way to start his special day, with the whole family along for the ride.
Staying on for lunch? Every father in your group receives a complimentary schooner of beer, a glass of Tatachilla wine, or a soft drink.
Treat Dad to an all-you-can-spread barbecue spread. Photo: QT Canberra.
Father’s Day at Capitol Bar and Grill
When: 6 September, sittings at 12 pm, 12:30 pm and 1 pm
Where: Capitol Bar & Grill, 6 Marcus Clarke Street
Cost: $99 per adult | $39 per child | Free for kids under two | Book online.
Don’t miss out on Father’s Day at Capitol Bar and Grill, where an all-you-can-eat spread awaits, with premium cuts freshly cooked over flame, including Wagyu, sirloin, lamb rump and roasted whole chickens.
There will also be plenty of sides, like potato salad and killer coleslaw, and to cap it off, there will be sticky date pudding, pavlova and other treats.
And no Father’s Day celebration is complete without some brews, and there will be plenty of beers to enjoy. Prizes are also available from BentSpoke Brewing Co.
Treat Dad to a delicious afternoon of high tea at Hyatt Hotel Canberra. Photo: Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
Father’s Day Gentleman’s High Tea
When: 6 September, 11 am to 1 pm or 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel, 120 Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla
Cost: $125 includes a glass of beer or bubbles | $62.50 child (3-12 years) | Book online.
Celebrate Father’s Day with a Gentleman’s High Tea, designed for the Dad who appreciates the finer things in life. Indulge in comfort classics, substantial savouries, and thoughtfully crafted themed desserts.
It’ll be a memorable experience for the father figure who deserves nothing less.
Father’s Day at The Dock offers a casual spot to throw back a few beers and relax. Photo: The Dock.
Father’s Day at the Dock
When: 6 September
Where: The Dock, Kingston Foreshore, Giles St, Kingston
Cost: Free to book | Book online.
Head to Kingston’s favourite lakeside venue for a great day out with Dad, with the Dock offering plenty of great brews, pub feeds for lunch or dinner and great views of the water.
Get out in the country for your Father’s Day celebration. Photo: Poachers Pantry, Facebook.
Father’s Day Lunch at Poacher’s Pantry
When: 6 September, sessions from 11:30 am to 3 pm
Where: Poacher’s Pantry, 431 Nanima Rd, Springrange
Cost: Tickets $90 per person | Book online.
Celebrate Father’s Day at Poacher’s Pantry. They’re inviting you and your Dad to a special four-course lunch, paired with a glass of Poacher’s Vineyard Blanc de Blanc or local beer on arrival. Bookings are essential. If you want to escape the bustle of Canberra and head somewhere a bit quieter, Poacher’s Pantry offers the perfect escape.
European delicacies at Louis Dining. Photo: Louis Dining.
Father’s Day at Louis Dining
When: 6 September, 12 pm and 1:30 pm
Where: Louis Dining, 18 National Circuit, Barton
Cost: $125 per person | $55 per child | Book online.
A European bistro-style lunch is waiting for you and your Dad at Louis Dining, with three courses of classics like steak tartare, steak frites and white chocolate mousse. This delicious meal is set within the sophisticated setting of Louis Dining. For families looking to go the extra mile for their Dad, they can add a specially curated Lark Whiskey to the night’s celebrations.
Do Father’s Day differently at Oh No! Photo: Oh No!
Father’s Day Yum Cha at Oh No!
When: 7 September, sittings at 11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm
Where: Oh No! 13 & 15 Flinders Way, Griffith
Cost: $79 per person | Book online
For a Father’s Day event that does things a bit differently, Oh No! in Griffith invites you to a Yum Cha-style banquet, with a set menu featuring a great offering of delicacies.
There will be sesame prawn and Blue Swimmer crab toast, sticky pork dumplings, pork and prawn siu mai, Peking duck dumpling, beef short rib, fried noodles and more. And for an extra $40 per person, diners can also enjoy bottomless drinks.
