Food Scene
Becoming one of the ‘must visit’ brunch destinations in the national capital for its quirky mix of filling breakfasts with Central American flair and a breakfast cocktail menu.
10 locals recommend
Elk & Pea Bar & Dining
21 Lonsdale StBecoming one of the ‘must visit’ brunch destinations in the national capital for its quirky mix of filling breakfasts with Central American flair and a breakfast cocktail menu.
Continues to set the benchmark for authentic Italian cuisine and impeccable service across the capital. A modern interpretation on the Roman trattoria, Italian and Sons uses the best local produce ava
27 locals recommend
Italian & Sons
7 Lonsdale StContinues to set the benchmark for authentic Italian cuisine and impeccable service across the capital. A modern interpretation on the Roman trattoria, Italian and Sons uses the best local produce ava
The owners of Eightysix said they are all about giving people good modern food, booze and a really good time.
24 locals recommend
eightysix restaurant
Lonsdale StreetThe owners of Eightysix said they are all about giving people good modern food, booze and a really good time.
Lonsdale Street Cafe
23 Lonsdale StWell known for its coffee
Serves beer, locally pressed ciders and food featuring ingredients used in the brew process. While the most recent watering hole Hopscotch, with its outdoor beer garden and impressive barbecue.
55 locals recommend
BentSpoke Brewing Co.
38 Mort StServes beer, locally pressed ciders and food featuring ingredients used in the brew process. While the most recent watering hole Hopscotch, with its outdoor beer garden and impressive barbecue.
Debacle
24 Lonsdale StA great little bar serving ales, wine and pizza.
The Cupping Room
1-13 University AveGreat breakfasts and lunches, or just for a coffee.
Coffee Lab
26 Narellan PlaceGreat breakfasts and lunch, or just great coffee
Akiba
40 Bunda StDelicious food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Well known as the place to go for music and martinis in Braddon
23 locals recommend
Knightsbridge Penthouse
26 Mort StWell known as the place to go for music and martinis in Braddon
Sightseeing
Great for kids and adults alike.
145 locals recommend
Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre
King Edward TerraceGreat for kids and adults alike.
National Museum of Australia
Lawson CrescentFree entry. Of interest to young and old.
Great Australian icon. Free entry. Can spend the whole day there. From the back of the War Memorial take a hike up Mt Ainslie and enjoy the view.
200 locals recommend
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)Great Australian icon. Free entry. Can spend the whole day there. From the back of the War Memorial take a hike up Mt Ainslie and enjoy the view.
National Carillon
Canberra icon. You may be lucky to hear it being played.
Some galleries are free and well worth visiting. Also home to blockbuster exhibitions (paid entry).
206 locals recommend
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastSome galleries are free and well worth visiting. Also home to blockbuster exhibitions (paid entry).
Next door to the National Gallery. Well worth visiting.
109 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
King Edward TerraceNext door to the National Gallery. Well worth visiting.
National Library of Australia
Parkes Place WestFree entry. Canberra icon
Australian icon. Free entry. Stunning views. Walk up the lawn on the roof.
202 locals recommend
Parliament House
Parliament DriveAustralian icon. Free entry. Stunning views. Walk up the lawn on the roof.
Old Parliament House
18 King George TerraceAn important part of Australian history.
Parks & Nature
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Paddys River RoadSee kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
Shopping
Canberra
Bunda StreetPossibly Canberra's largest shopping centre.
Capital Region Farmers Market
Old Well Station RoadSaturday mornings. Buy direct from the farm.
Essentials
ALDI Canberra CBD
148 Bunda StTwentyOne Cafe & Groceries
21-23 Marcus Clarke StreetBottlemart Spar City West
119 Marcus Clarke StColes Manuka
Flinders WayWoolworths Dickson
1 Dickson PlThere are shopping bags in the kitchen drawer for your groceries.
26 locals recommend
Coles Canberra Civic
Bunda StreetThere are shopping bags in the kitchen drawer for your groceries.
Entertainment & Activities
Dendy Cinemas Canberra Centre
148 Bunda StPalace Electric Cinema
2 Phillip Law StCool IT games restaurant coffee Belconnen Westfield
Benjamin WayPower Kart Raceway
125 Canberra AveMerry-Go-Round
73 Petrie PlazaCanberra icon. For little (and big) kids.
ZONE BOWLING Belconnen
1 Emu BankBalloon Aloft
A special way to see Canberra....
Canberra Theatre Centre
London CircuitCanberra Theatre for concerts, performances and more.