Guidebook for Beatrix
Places to Eat, Drink & Play
I just love the vibe and atmosphere of this place. Of course, they have great food, the t-bone steak and the tuna tartare and the eggplant miso dish are the bomb. They serve food late into the night. Visit their website to book online, they are often hard to get into.
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Akiba
40 Bunda StI just love the vibe and atmosphere of this place. Of course, they have great food, the t-bone steak and the tuna tartare and the eggplant miso dish are the bomb. They serve food late into the night. Visit their website to book online, they are often hard to get into.
Briscola Italian
60 Alinga StLove this local Italian restaurant. Personal service and great food.
Wild Panda
40 Marcus Clarke StI am obsessed with this very authentic Chinese soup joint.
Smokey, modern and delicious. You will smell the restaurant well before you see it! Open early to late, I don’t know of any other restaurant like it in Canberra. Delicious, everything!! Their coffee is also fantastic! Literally where you should get your morning, mid-morning and afternoon coffee hit.
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Terra Canberra
40 Marcus Clarke StSmokey, modern and delicious. You will smell the restaurant well before you see it! Open early to late, I don’t know of any other restaurant like it in Canberra. Delicious, everything!! Their coffee is also fantastic! Literally where you should get your morning, mid-morning and afternoon coffee hit.
Great bar and award winning food, open fire place is a hit for the winter!
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Bar Rochford
65 London CctGreat bar and award winning food, open fire place is a hit for the winter!
Baby Su
54 Alinga StFried chicken and their Cheeseburger spring roll, say no more!
You cannot go past this place for brunch and waiting in line is worth it, get a take away coffee around the side while you wait. Only thing missing is a Bloody Mary and Mimosa on the menu.
ONA coffee - Raspberry Candy if you're wanting the best to start the day!
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The Cupping Room
1-13 University AveYou cannot go past this place for brunch and waiting in line is worth it, get a take away coffee around the side while you wait. Only thing missing is a Bloody Mary and Mimosa on the menu.
ONA coffee - Raspberry Candy if you're wanting the best to start the day!
Eighty/Twenty Food
18 Lonsdale StThis healthy joint does some tasty meals!
Teddy Picker's
65 Constitution AveGet the breaky roll with the hash brown side!!
Dickson Asian Noodle House
29 Woolley StBest laksa in Canberra!
The Scholar
23 Woolley StYum Cha on a Sunday!!
Dumpling Inn Restaurant
1 Lawry PlBest casual yum cha, head there on a Sunday!
Original restaurant to the more casual Baby Su. Some great food is served here and it does get busy and loud.
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Lazy Su
9 Lonsdale StOriginal restaurant to the more casual Baby Su. Some great food is served here and it does get busy and loud.
Zaab
9 Lonsdale StYummy food, good atmosphere - they have some live music now and then.
I love their cocktails and their food. Modern Australian cuisine using native ingredients. They change their menu regularly. Gosh, we have been their many times, and sometimes a couple of days in a row...
Corella
14 Lonsdale StreetI love their cocktails and their food. Modern Australian cuisine using native ingredients. They change their menu regularly. Gosh, we have been their many times, and sometimes a couple of days in a row...
We are never been let down by Rizla! Great food, wine and atmosphere. They stock some excellent Rieslings (vintage and cellared), a bottle is a must with the oysters! Their tuna tartare, and main peppa pig and ahhh, the mushroom pappardelle. Chefs KISS!!
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Rizla
24 Lonsdale StreetWe are never been let down by Rizla! Great food, wine and atmosphere. They stock some excellent Rieslings (vintage and cellared), a bottle is a must with the oysters! Their tuna tartare, and main peppa pig and ahhh, the mushroom pappardelle. Chefs KISS!!
Modern Japanese fine dining. So fresh, so tasty and beautifully presented. We tried everything – easiest to be lazy and get either one of the tasting menus.
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Raku Japanese Restaurant
148 Bunda StModern Japanese fine dining. So fresh, so tasty and beautifully presented. We tried everything – easiest to be lazy and get either one of the tasting menus.
Peru and Japanese fusion. The fit out of this restaurant is like no other in Canberra!! The use of timber and fabric, it is spectacularly designed. I have to say, their food matches their great taste in design. It opened not long before Canberra entered a lockdown in August 2021. I have eaten it more takeaway than dine-in, it is excellent!!
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INKA Canberra
148 Bunda StPeru and Japanese fusion. The fit out of this restaurant is like no other in Canberra!! The use of timber and fabric, it is spectacularly designed. I have to say, their food matches their great taste in design. It opened not long before Canberra entered a lockdown in August 2021. I have eaten it more takeaway than dine-in, it is excellent!!
The Meat & Wine Co Canberra
1 Constitution AvenueNewer to Canberra. They do great wine and steaks
– I love this place, it has never disappointed me for food, drinks or service. They have great lunch deals that come with a $2 glass of house wine or sparkling, that’s are also available on weekends. The owner, is a legend in the Canberra hospitality scene.
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Parlour
16 Kendall Ln– I love this place, it has never disappointed me for food, drinks or service. They have great lunch deals that come with a $2 glass of house wine or sparkling, that’s are also available on weekends. The owner, is a legend in the Canberra hospitality scene.
This little café sources produce from local farmers and they even grow their own herbs out the front. I love sitting at the marble counter where the chefs also make meals.
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Močan & Green Grout
19 Marcus Clarke StThis little café sources produce from local farmers and they even grow their own herbs out the front. I love sitting at the marble counter where the chefs also make meals.
– Vegetarian… fine dining!! Breakfast to late dinner. It is located on ground floor of Ovolo Nishi. Another great fit-out, huge fireplaces, great seating, ah in winter. The food is modern, Instagram perfect and tastes divine!
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Monster Kitchen and Bar
25 Edinburgh Ave– Vegetarian… fine dining!! Breakfast to late dinner. It is located on ground floor of Ovolo Nishi. Another great fit-out, huge fireplaces, great seating, ah in winter. The food is modern, Instagram perfect and tastes divine!
Olive at Hawker - it’s basically straight up Barry Drive, we Uber because we always get carried away in this lively restaurant. Their service will have you feeling like you’ve joined the family, the European food is delicious and the servings are generous! We love having group or special occasions here too, the last birthday was very memorable! Wear loose clothing because you’ll want to try everything on the menu! It’s also great for a casual weeknight meal as well!
Olive at Hawker
78 Hawker PlOlive at Hawker - it’s basically straight up Barry Drive, we Uber because we always get carried away in this lively restaurant. Their service will have you feeling like you’ve joined the family, the European food is delicious and the servings are generous! We love having group or special occasions here too, the last birthday was very memorable! Wear loose clothing because you’ll want to try everything on the menu! It’s also great for a casual weeknight meal as well!
Classic fine Italian cuisine and wine. Everything is divine! They also have a sneaky bar at the back.
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Italian & Sons
7 Lonsdale StClassic fine Italian cuisine and wine. Everything is divine! They also have a sneaky bar at the back.
the new comer in Braddon. Great beer garden and ritzy pup food. Reminds me of a good Sydney or Melbourne pub. Heaps of room and great live music. Open early for breakfast and open real late for the dancers amongst us.
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Assembly
11 Lonsdale Stthe new comer in Braddon. Great beer garden and ritzy pup food. Reminds me of a good Sydney or Melbourne pub. Heaps of room and great live music. Open early for breakfast and open real late for the dancers amongst us.
I have loved Molly for years, I’m not too keen on whiskey but Matt certainly is. Another prohibition bar by the owners of Highball it’s reopened recently in a much bigger location. This old-fashioned themed bar will have you comfortable in seconds. They do a great Charcuteie board if you’re settling in for a few whiskeys.
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Molly
Odgers LaneI have loved Molly for years, I’m not too keen on whiskey but Matt certainly is. Another prohibition bar by the owners of Highball it’s reopened recently in a much bigger location. This old-fashioned themed bar will have you comfortable in seconds. They do a great Charcuteie board if you’re settling in for a few whiskeys.
we have spent a bit of time here. Canberra’s take on a Italian deli. Reasonably priced bottles wine that you purchase and pay corkage. Great cheese and deli meat platters too!
Amici Wine Bar & Deli
59 Northbourne Avenuewe have spent a bit of time here. Canberra’s take on a Italian deli. Reasonably priced bottles wine that you purchase and pay corkage. Great cheese and deli meat platters too!
Cuban prohibition rum bar, accessed by the back black staircase. It’s been opened for a few years but they fit out is still stunning. I’m partial to a Diplomatico on the rocks to set the right tone for the night.
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The Highball Express
77 Alinga StCuban prohibition rum bar, accessed by the back black staircase. It’s been opened for a few years but they fit out is still stunning. I’m partial to a Diplomatico on the rocks to set the right tone for the night.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old local favourite of mine, open fire in winter, outdoor seating in the sun. They do a great steak too!
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The Old Canberra Inn
195 Mouat StOld local favourite of mine, open fire in winter, outdoor seating in the sun. They do a great steak too!
Great local pub. So close.
Cheap delicious wings on Wednesday and they often has live music and theme nights. It get busy and lively after work on a Friday and super busy on a Saturday night.
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Hopscotch
5 Lonsdale StGreat local pub. So close.
Cheap delicious wings on Wednesday and they often has live music and theme nights. It get busy and lively after work on a Friday and super busy on a Saturday night.
Getting Around
GoGet CarShare Pod
Majura RoadThere is a car located on Corner of Moore st and McKay St Turner
Sightseeing
Canberra Explorer Hop on - Hop off Bus
176 London CctGoBoat Canberra
8 Trevillian QuayHire a boat on Lake Burley Griffin!
They have some great animal experiences, you can feed the lions and tigers or just wander around the beautiful spot.
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Iziko Lwezoo Nokwamandla Lwentshona
999 Lady Denman DrThey have some great animal experiences, you can feed the lions and tigers or just wander around the beautiful spot.
You will spend at least 3 hours at the Australian War Memorial here. I would allow for more time if you can.
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Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)You will spend at least 3 hours at the Australian War Memorial here. I would allow for more time if you can.
So much fun, for the kids and adults. Fun science!!
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Questacon - I-Centre Yezemfundo Nezobuchwepheshe YaseNingizimu Afrika
King Edward TerraceSo much fun, for the kids and adults. Fun science!!