Zoo Bar
17 London Circuit, Canberra ACT, Australia
The Balthazaar Conference & Function Centre (Zoo Bar) is situated inside the historic & iconic ANZ Building on London Circuit Civic. The centre offers flexible function solutions for private and corporate clients across the ACT. We can cater and facilitate your next meeting, product launch, birthday and special occasion. With a huge variety of Food & Beverage Selection, tailored and staffed to your requirements. With high-speed wifi, integrated overhead video projection and audio systems, we have everything you need on-site to ensure your next meeting is a complete success. We look forward to hosting your event here!
Zoo Bar Function Rooms
Zoo Bar
Open from Monday to Saturday and conveniently located in Canberra’s city centre, our Bar & Restaurant is the perfect spot for your tribe to gather and celebrate that next birthday feast or to hold your upcoming business lunch or dinner meet...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Zoo Bar?
Please enquire for pricing and availability.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Zoo Bar?
The following types of events can be held at Zoo Bar & Grill Canberra:
- Hens Night
- Trivia Night
- Engagement Party
- Corporate Function
- 40th Birthday Party
- University Ball
- 21st Birthday Party
- Bucks Night
- Conference
- Seminar
- AGM
- Bar Mitzvah
- 30th Birthday Party
- Christening
- End of Financial Year Party
- Gala Dinner
- Product Launch
- Workshop
- Trade Show
- Awards Dinner
- School Formal
- Meeting
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Function
- 18th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Birthday Party
- Corporate Offsite
- Private Dining
- Bat Mitzvah
- Networking Event
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Training
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Zoo Bar and Grill is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Zoo Bar is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Zoo Bar and Grill is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Zoo Bar?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Zoo Bar:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- External Catering
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Zoo Bar Canberra?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Zoo Bar and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Zoo Bar to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Zoo Bar and Grill ACT to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Zoo Bar if you book via us.
I have more questions about Zoo Bar events. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.
Where is Zoo Bar and Grill located?
It is located at 17 London Circuit, Canberra ACT, Australia.
What's on the menu?
Zoo Bar offers great food, great ambience and great service.
Try out their specialty dishes like Grilled Garlic King Prawns, Burrata Cheese, Chicken Burger, Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Halloumi Burger, Sweet Potato Fries with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream, Pulled Pork Burger, and Surf and Turf.
You may view the restaurants' food and drinks menu below:
What are the operation hours?
Monday - Wednesday: 11 am till 10 pm
Thursday: 11 am till 1 am
Friday: 11 am till 2 am
Saturday: 4 pm till 3 am