Located on the buzzing Lonsdale Street strip in Braddon, this massive and highly popular venue functions as a bustling neighbourhood hotspot from early morning until late at night. Boasting a beautiful, tree-shaded beer garden that is exceptionally popular for weekend drinks, the bar features a great list of local wines, seasonal cocktails, and craft beers. Serving a double duty as a popular breakfast cafe in the morning, the kitchen transitions into serving elevated pub classics, gourmet burgers, and sharing plates by lunch and dinner.
Mon–Thu 7AM–11PM, Fri 7AM–2AM, Sat Sun 7:30AM–2AM
A restaurant specialising in modern-Afghani cuisine, a cuisine that few have tried which is a mix of South Asian cuisine and Middle Eastern cuisine. Bookings aren't required, but are strongly recommended by either filling out a form on their website or by giving them a ring.
Sun–Thu noon–3PM, 5–9:30PM; Fri Sat noon–3PM, 5–10PM
This small, intimate venue is celebrated for being a pioneering wine bar that puts Riesling first. Featuring an unpretentious, friendly vibe with an excellent covered alfresco seating area, the bar proudly pours over ten varieties of Riesling by the glass on any given day, alongside a diverse selection of other grape varieties from local Canberra District makers. The seasonal kitchen operates all day on weekends, executing premium, fine-casual share plates precisely designed to complement their layered, aromatic wines.
Tue–Thu 5:30–9:30PM, Fri Sat noon–late, Sun noon–8PM
Located inside a cozy laneway arcade off Mort Street in Braddon, this intimate, low-lit cocktail lounge is designed to resemble a New York speakeasy from the post-Prohibition era. Boasting deep green leather booths, classic jazz music, and candlelight, it features an incredible backbar loaded with over 400 unique whiskeys from around the globe. Their highly talented bartenders specialize in beautifully balanced classic cocktails, and the food menu focuses on high-end charcuterie boards and fresh stone-baked pizzas.
Mon–Thu Sun 5PM–midnight, Fri Sat 5PM–1AM·Cocktails from $22