Public Cafe

Public Café

The cafe will be shut for Christmas break from Monday 23 Dec 2024 and will reopen on Wednesday 8 January 2025.

  • Open | Monday to Friday | 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Sitting Nights | 4:00 pm to 8 pm
  • Gift Shop | Monday to Friday | 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Post Office | Monday to Friday | 9 am to 5 pm

Public Café

The Public Café, located behind the central Fountain is a quiet place to enjoy a coffee or light meal whilst exploring the wonders of Parliament House.  Meal items include handmade delicacies such as cakes, pastries, sandwiches, wraps, salads, croissants and chocolate bars available between 11:30 am to 2:15 pm.

The Café is a walk-in service, no bookings are required.

To view the Public Café menu, please click here.

*Items subject to availability

For information on accessibility access​ at Parliament House, please click here

Gift Shop

The Parliament Gift Shop is located within the Public Café and provides the opportunity to purchase a memento of your experience. To shop online, click here. 

Post Office

The Post Office is located next to the central Fountain, for more information on services from Australia Post, please click here.

Seniors Card

A 10% discount is available on food and beverage items purchased from the Public Cafe. A valid Australian Senior Card must be presented at the time of ordering.

Australian Defence Veterans Card

A 10% discount is available on food and beverage items purchased from the Public Cafe. A valid Australian Defence Veterans Card must be presented at the time of ordering.

Discounts do not apply to gift shop items, take away alcohol or online purchases.

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