They are brilliant at taking large extended family groups for that special occasions or even just those times when you can't be bothered cooking for yourself and children at home.

On the flip side however, Orange has a couple of sophisticated venues that allows adults to retreat into a world of relaxation, enjoyment and some amazing drink choices.

Next time you are planning your after work drinks or maybe even that first date, these are some of the best places in Orange.

Head up the stairs at Hotel Canobolas and discover that the 1st floor is an entirely different world to the one below.

Lovely restored by Phil Tudor and Mark Dalton, the level is set up for large, functions, meeting, conferences, accommodation and a lot more.

At the front facing Robertson Park however is a wonderful whisky bar adorned by comfortable chesterfields, a feature giving the bar its very name.

Impressive views across the park offer a wonderful place to relax on Friday evening and watch the world past you by.

Hotel Canobolas remain the yard stick for pub venues across the central west and this upstairs offering will probably keep them there for long time.

Simon Forsyth took over the quirky hall several years ago and has been constantly elevating its profile tremendously in the Orange community.

The venue is wine centric but takes up the position of acting as a cellar door and distributor for those producers that are two small to have a venues of their own.

It has evolved into an eccentric, knowledgeable and fun venue for the locals and visitors to try.

An amazing array of local wines are stored under temperature-controlled conditions for perfect tasting each time.

The venue has also become a hit recently with those enjoying a few of the region's local gins, that Simon supports with great passion

Good Times Only bar group have become a powerhouse in Wollongong's emerging small bar scene.

Owners Ben Abraham, Scott Mileto and Luke Symonds have pushed for a combination of quality drinks, great entertainment and the lost art of banter from the bar staff.

Their Orange venue Washington & Co. however is one of their first and perhaps most important adventures into the ever-competitive national bar scene.

Now headed by Felix Bishop the bar continues to offer a place to escape for good times only, great cocktails and a really fantastic whisky collection.

The bar also supports some wonderful local and travelling musicians so be sure to stay tuned to their entertainment program.