Guidebook for Canberra
Food Scene
Stylish, retro-chic nook, with inventive meals cooked in an open kitchen, plus fair-trade espresso
34 locals recommend
Močan & Green Grout
19 Marcus Clarke StStylish, retro-chic nook, with inventive meals cooked in an open kitchen, plus fair-trade espresso
Diverse Modern Australian meals and share plates in a trendy eatery with an industrial-chic vibe
58 locals recommend
Monster Kitchen and Bar
25 Edinburgh AveDiverse Modern Australian meals and share plates in a trendy eatery with an industrial-chic vibe
Homemade pizza, pasta and gelato in a convivial spot with a separate bar and a garden courtyard.
19 locals recommend
Bicicletta Restaurant
15 Edinburgh AveHomemade pizza, pasta and gelato in a convivial spot with a separate bar and a garden courtyard.
Hip, airy joint with outdoor seats and exposed rafters, serving up boutique coffee and cafe staples.
43 locals recommend
The Cupping Room
1-13 University AveHip, airy joint with outdoor seats and exposed rafters, serving up boutique coffee and cafe staples.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Highball Express
77 Alinga StParks & Nature
Lake Burley Griffin
Flynn Drive5km bridge to bridge
Entertainment & Activities
Palace Electric features eight stylish fully-licensed cinemas and a stunning Prosecco bar. Electric was recently presented with The People’s Choice Award for‘ ‘Canberra’s Favourite Entertainment Venue’, for the third year running. The cinema presents a high-quality program with a range of mainstream, independent, art-house, film festival and family films. Palace Electric is open seven days a week, from 10am – 10pm. One of my favourote things to do on the weekend after dinner is winding down with a movie at Palace. Booking ahead is usually essential on weekends
43 locals recommend
Palace Electric Cinema
2 Phillip Law StPalace Electric features eight stylish fully-licensed cinemas and a stunning Prosecco bar. Electric was recently presented with The People’s Choice Award for‘ ‘Canberra’s Favourite Entertainment Venue’, for the third year running. The cinema presents a high-quality program with a range of mainstream, independent, art-house, film festival and family films. Palace Electric is open seven days a week, from 10am – 10pm. One of my favourote things to do on the weekend after dinner is winding down with a movie at Palace. Booking ahead is usually essential on weekends
Sightseeing
Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. The building was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects and opened on 9 May 1988 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. It cost more than A$1.1 billion to build
202 locals recommend
Parliament House
Parliament DriveParliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. The building was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects and opened on 9 May 1988 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. It cost more than A$1.1 billion to build
Arts & Culture
The National Library of Australia is the largest reference library in Australia, responsible under the terms of the National Library Act for "maintaining and developing a national collection of library material, including a comprehensive collection of library material relating to Australia and the Australian people.
70 locals recommend
National Library of Australia
Parkes Place WestThe National Library of Australia is the largest reference library in Australia, responsible under the terms of the National Library Act for "maintaining and developing a national collection of library material, including a comprehensive collection of library material relating to Australia and the Australian people.
The National Museum of Australia preserves and interprets Australia's social history, exploring the key issues, people and events that have shaped the nation. It was formally established by the National Museum of Australia Act 1980
187 locals recommend
National Museum of Australia
Lawson CrescentThe National Museum of Australia preserves and interprets Australia's social history, exploring the key issues, people and events that have shaped the nation. It was formally established by the National Museum of Australia Act 1980
Shopping
Canberra Theatre Centre
London CircuitShopping mall