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James Cook Bicentenary Memorial Sundial

The suburb of Cook in the Australian Capital Territory is named primarily after Captain James Cook, who was the first European to make contact with the eastern coast of Australia.

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The Cook Grocer
An absolute goldmine for foodies. While this family-run corner store stocks standard travel essentials, its real drawcard is its massive selection of premium local and regional gourmet products. It functions as a showcase for Canberra-district food producers, packing its shelves with artisanal wood-fired sourdoughs, handmade small-batch chocolates, regional honeys, boutique farm cheeses, and one of the largest curated organic and natural wine walls in the territory. Perfect for putting together a picnic basket to take to the lake.
Mon–Fri 7:30AM–7PM, Sat Sun 8AM–6:30PM
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To All My Friends
A highly acclaimed, incredibly welcoming suburban bar that completely revolves around independent craft beer and artisan wood-fired pizzas. It features a rotating list of eight craft beer taps focusing heavily on independent Australian micro-breweries. The vibe is reminiscent of an open-plan neighborhood living room, featuring a leafy, breezy outdoor beer garden at the back. Hosts a packed local trivia night every Wednesday and community open mic nights on alternating Thursdays.
Tue–Thu 3–9PM, Fri 3–9PM, Sat Sun noon–9PM (closed Mon)Pizzas from $18, craft beer pints from $11 · Brews its own beer · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible
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Little Oink
A quirky, legendary pig-themed neighbourhood institution located just a short drive from the town center. Famed for its playful, vibrant decor and incredibly friendly community vibe, it serves up locally roasted beans alongside incredibly solid brunch classics. Standouts include their signature 'Oinko Burger' and decadent brioche French toast variants.
Mon–Fri 7AM–3PM, Sat Sun 8AM–3PMMains $15–24 · Wi-Fi · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating