Canberra: Where to Eat

You’ll never be short of things to do in Canberra. Trendy, techno, retro or just a good place to have a drink, there are more than 300 restaurants and bars for you to choose from. For the more culturally minded, take in a blockbuster exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia or National Museum of Australia. See a live show or rock concert at the Canberra Theatre. Festivals, galleries, embassies, gardens, shopping and sport – there’s plenty to keep you happily entertained.

City and West Row

Canberra’s “eat street� is West Row, and Akuna and Alinga streets. A diverse range of restaurants, bars, pubs and nightclubs can be found throughout the city centre. Mediterranean, Mexican and Italian food are just some of the cuisines on offer.

Kingston and Manuka

If hip urban cafes appeal to you then jump in the car and drive a few minutes south to Canberra Avenue, Kingston and Manuka where stylish bars and restaurants are ready to please.

Dickson

With an array of Asian restaurants and shops, the suburb of Dickson, about five minutes north of the city, is known locally as Canberra’s Chinatown. It also has a distinct multicultural feel, with cuisines on offer from many countries.

Yarralumla and O’Connor

Yarralumla, one Canberra’s first suburbs, is home to the Governor-General. Close to where many of our politicians live, Yarralumla has a selection of up-market cafes and restaurants. O’Connor and the neighbouring suburb of Lyneham in the city’s north-west attract a more bohemian and colourful clientele. It has some great cafes and a popular live-music scene.

Lakeside dining

Lake Burley Griffin has some excellent dining options located around this picturesque stretch of water that separates Parliament House from the city.

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Canberra Balloon Fiesta. Courtesy of Tourism Australia

Parliament House. Courtesy of Tourism Australia

Lake Burley Griffin. Courtesy of Tourism Australia

National Museum of Australia. Courtesy of Tourism Australia