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The Old Vic Inn is a magnificent heritage listed building located in the picturesque historic main street of Canowindra.

Built at the beginning of last century, the Old Vic Inn is a fine example of Late Victorian architecture with the splendid iron-laced verandah. The Old Vic Inn hosts a spectacular wooden staircase to the second floor, spacious rooms with high ceilings and polished wooden floors - creating a classic country ambiance of times past.

Canowindra's Old Vic Inn offers bed and breakfast accommodation with a true country homely feel. Choose from 15 beautifully arranged heritage rooms with ensuites, 7 with king-sized beds, plus a selection of family rooms to suit all needs.

The Old Vic Inn is the perfect venue for romantic weekends, family getaways, conferences and special occasions. There are plenty of places where guests can relax - in winter you can curl up with a book in front of the fire in the guest sitting room, or in summer take it easy on the sun-drenched verandah or out in the garden.

Located in the heart of Canowindra, The Old Vic Inn is only a short stroll away from many local cafes, pubs, shops and art galleries.

If you are feeling adventurous take a tour of the numerous vineyards in Canowindra and the surrounding districts. The Canowindra vineyards are globally renowned for the award winning wines being produced in the local area.

To complete you experience at The Old Vic Inn Canowindra enjoy an a la carte meal in the magnificent dining room.

Rooms

The Old Vic Inn offers bed and breakfast accommodation with a wide range of accommodation types.

Choose from 15 spacious heritage rooms most with ensuites, 7 king-size beds. There is also a selection of family rooms to suit all needs.

Some bed rooms open onto the large veranda which overlooks the main street and the Canowindra township.

The Old Vic Inn is centrally heated and air-conditioned for your comfort all year round. We also use high quality natural linens in every guest room.

Dining

The fine food and country atmosphere makes the historic Old Vic restaurant and cafe a favourite haunt for locals.

The licensed restaurant is open to both house guests and the public.

Lunch Open 7 days - 12 until 2pm
Dinner Thursday - Saturday 6.30pm onwards



Menu

The Old Vic Inn is located in the heart of the Cabonne region - the food basket of Australia, producing everything from asparagus, apples, stone fruits, figs, berries, chestnuts, trout, venison, beef and lamb.

The a la carte menu changes with the seasons and highlights local and regional produce.

For in-house guests picnic hampers are available on request.



Wine

The Old Vic Inn is licensed and our wine list features award winning local wines from Canowindra and regional wines from the Cowra and Orange district.

Functions

For those looking for a suitable venue to host your special event, the Old Vic Inn provides the perfect location.

Our function room caters for up to 70 guests at either a seated banquet, or informal cocktail menu.

What ever the nature of your function or special event, we can create and design any theme to suit!

Whether it is a birthday, Christmas party, wedding reception, or business event - the Old Vic Inn can cater for your every need in style.


Seminars and Conferences

The Old Vic Inn is the ideal venue for small business to use for their offsite corporate events including:

Team building
Planning meetings
Product launches
Annual conferences
Our conference facilities can be setup to suit a range of business needs and includes wireless internet.

A full range of catering options are available to meet your conference or function requirements from simple morning and afternoon teas through to full a la carte meals in the private dining facilities.

We can arrange overnight-stay seminars and meetings for 20-30 people, combined with superb lunches and dinners and off site events such as vineyard tours and hot air balloon flights.

At the Old Vic Inn we'll do everything possible to ensure your conference is a success with a standard of hospitality that's second to none.



Art Gallery

The Old Vic Inn regularly hosts art exhibitions featuring artwork from local and regional artists. Some of these include:

Melissa Lazarou
Christine Lanham
David Isbester
Amber Martin
John Marsh
Edward Bennetts
Margaret Fynan
Fran Ifould
Peter Larsen
Heather Valance
Rebecca Dowling
Mary Douglas
and many more
The Old Vic Inn also hosts a Potter in Residence. Sally Armstrong makes beautiful pottery on the premises and is always happy to show people her pots and crockery.

Arts Diary

The Old Vic Inn hosts a new art opening every month. For more information on the dates of the art openings please ring the Old Vic Inn on (02) 63441009.

Activities

Fossils Hot Air Ballooning Wine Tasting
Retail Therapy Food & Wine Events Natural Wonders
Golf

Canowindra (pronounced Ca-noun-dra) is a historic township surrounded by rolling foothills, vineyards, olive groves, orchards and farms. Canowindra is a classic country town to visit.

For those with an interest in history, Gaskill Street is a heritage listed main street, with many fine examples of Victorian architecture.

Age of Fishes

One of the greatest discoveries in Australia was made near Canowindra in 1956. Approximately 3500 fossils, dating back 360 million years, have been recovered, many of them complete. The collection is displayed at the Age of Fishes Museum, in Gaskill Street, and is open daily.

Hot Air Ballooning

Canowindra is recognised as the ballooning capital of Australia. Hot air ballooning can be arranged with local hot air balloon companies.

Aussie Balloon Trek
Balloon Joy Flights
Wine Tasting

The vineyards of Canowindra have been causing a stir in the wine world, consistently producing premium wines that have won numerous trophies and awards. In the immediate district that are 9 cellar doors that are open on weekends and/or public holidays. Click here to take a virtual tour of the local wineries.

Taste Canowindra
The Falls Vineyard
Hamiltons Bluff
Rosnay Organic Wines and Farms
Toms Waterhole
Wallingtons Strawbale Winery
Windowrie
Mulyan Cellar Doors
Cumulus Wines
Retail Therapy

Canowindra has an excellent selection of gift, antique and second-hand shops, all open on weekends.

The Canowindra Trading Post
Janette's Inspiration
Country Labels
Virginia Cullane Book shop
Essentially Childs Play (Children's Toys)
Little Poppets (Children's Clothing)
Old Wares Antique Shop
Town and Country Trader

Food and Wine Events

Spring is the season for a myriad of food and wine events. In October Canowindra winegrowers participate in the annual Cowra Cork and Fork festival where people enjoy all the food and wine of the Cowra (and Canowindra) region in one place.

Natural Wonders

If natural wonders take your interest, a short drive northwest of Canowindra will reveal the Nangar National Park. From the lookout on top of the ridge you can see the vast valley below and particularly during spring, beautiful flowering plants in abundance.

Golf

The Canowindra Golf Club boasts a 9 hole course that is renowned in the area for its quality. Package deals with the golf club can be arranged through the Old Vic Inn.

Owner/Agent/Broker Details

Contact Name: Graeme Beasley
Contact Email: theoldvicinn@hotmail.com
Contact Number: 02 6344 1009

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