So you think you know Dairy Road? Think Again.
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While it’s still polishing its industrial edges, Dairy Road is not to be missed.
Now one of the most exciting precincts in Canberra, Dairy Road started its life as a collection of warehouses at the end of one of Fyshwick’s quietest streets. Brought to life by the visionary Molonglo Group—the people behind NewActon precinct—today it’s home to an eclectic assortment of creative local businesses.
We take a closer look.
RAMEN DADDY
Soon to open at the Dairy Road precinct, Ramen Daddy is going big—opening a large, new purpose-built restaurant or “Canteen”. Set to become a major food focus at the Dairy Road precinct, providing food, Red Brick coffee, sake, and local wines and as well as expanding Ramen Daddy’s offerings to a full menu of Japanese classics and street food, it will become a go-to destination for Japanese street food lovers. Read more here.
CAPITAL BREWING CO
Capital Brewing Co’s locally-owned brewery is a weekend delight, with expansive outdoor and indoor seating (including a dedicated family courtyard), a taproom, Brodburger van serving delicious eats, and even brewery tours. With a motto of ‘good natured brews’, Capital Brewing Co is the ultimate destination for a Sunday session.
BIG RIVER DISTILLERY
Slightly less wholesome but no less delicious, Big River Distillery is one of Canberra’s many excellent micro distilleries. Offering a curated selection, including the tempting Cinn Gin (cinnamon), 3 Grains Pepper Leaf Vodka and Fig Gin Liquor, head to their ‘distillery door’ at Dairy Road for a tasting. Make sure to check their website for opening times.
BLOCHAUS
Canberra’s original bouldering gym, Blochaus offers an exciting new experience for lovers of the outdoors—indoors. Climb, scramble and navigate over their unique climbing walls that are short enough to not need ropes or partners, giving greater freedom of movement. Blochaus is suitable for anyone over 12years old and for younger climbers there’s a separate ‘FamilyHaus’.
JASPER & MYRTLE
Jasper & Myrtle’s chocolate has to be tasted to be believed, and at their Dairy Road factory-workshop you can even see the team at work as they craft their cacao creations. It’ll give you food for thought as you make the difficult decision between their Black & White Sesame Milk Chocolate and Brandy & Orange Dark Chocolate.
Michætt
Owned and run by Michaela Šonská, Michætt is a milliner and hat shop based at Dairy Road.
YOGA
Dairy Road has noot one, but two, ways to get your om on!
Flow Yoga’s studio is a calming Scandinavian-inspired retreat of blonde wood and neutral tones. Owner Odona Farska fell in love with yoga in 2000 and never looked back, having taught and practised all around the world. Now she calls Dairy Road home.
An Iyengar yoga studio. Yoga Mandir offers classes for all ages and abilities as well as Iyengar yoga teacher training.
Why not drop in for a class?
flowyogacanberra.com | yogamandir.com.au
VERTIKAL INDOOR SNOW SPORTS
No snow? No worries! Sharpen your downhill technique or find your feet as a beginner at Canberra’s premier indoor ski slope. Their wide slopes are made from soft nylon fibres that operate like a treadmill, meaning you can adjust the speed and pitch of your slope. Après ski, grab a drink or wood-fired pizza from Vertikal’s alpine-themed bar.
AS NATURE INTENDED
The wholesome haven you didn’t know you needed, As Nature Intended is a one-stop-shop for the eco-conscious, with a diverse range of environmentally friendly beauty products and homewares alongside an organic mini-supermarket. Their café serves up seriously decadent cakes and slices as well as hearty breakfast and lunch options and truly excellent coffee.
NOURISH & BREATHE
A naturopathy clinic and apothecary with its own ‘canteen’, Nourish & Breathe offers wholesome, delicious fare. Owner Renae Scott cares deeply about empowering her clients with knowledge around health and wellbeing and this shines through in the menu. Don’t miss the brewed chai—some say it’s one of the best in Canberra.
KIDZPLORE
The ultimate wet weather (or we-need-to-burn-off-some-excess-energy) destination for young families, KIDZplore features a multi-levelled rainbow playground of epic proportions, complete with ballpit, swings, Zorb balls, slides and low-key areas for smaller kids. If the weather clears, head out front to play on the grass and splash in the very shallow kid-friendly stream that winds through the precinct.
THE MODERN OBJECT
Curated for discerning lovers of mid-century design, The Modern Object’s range encompasses a colourful array of furniture, glassware, objects d’art, tableware, sculpture and more. While the store itself is small, don’t be deceived—it contains multitudes of covetable objects.
GRAINGER GALLERY
Tucked into a corner of Dairy Road you’ll find Canberra’s newest gallery. A purpose-built space that displays both owner Kacy Grainger’s work and a revolving calendar of artists from across Australia and internationally, Grainger Gallery has become an essential destination for art lovers when visiting the capital. Split across two levels, this airy space will surprise and delight, with artists of all mediums gathered under the one roof. A vibrant and diverse space that puts the interests of creatives first and foremost.
SUNY CEREAL BAR
In a pocket of Fyshwick’s Dairy Road, breakfast food is getting all the love. Or, to be specific, cereal. Serving up Captain Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs and more, SUNY focuses on a “curated” experience with “the perfect spoon, the perfect bowl, milk chilled to the perfect temperature.” They even offer soft serves with cereal.
Studio Mae
A hair studio and concept space, Studio Mae offers haircuts, colouring and styling.
Feature image: Tim Bean
