Five spots for a springtime Sunday session in Canberra
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As we welcome the sunshine and fresh flowers of spring, it is the perfect time to take advantage of the outdoors and enjoy a beverage with friends.
Here are the five places for a spring Sunday sesh in Canberra – they’re so good that we promise you’ll be going till next winter.
Tintino (Kingston)
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Offering the most perfectly luxurious picky bits and a high-end wine menu, Tintino in Kingston is the perfect spot for drinks (and a little more) with friends. Offering beautiful surroundings with outdoor seating available and an elevated interior, there is no bad place to sit and enjoy your wine among company. Whether you pair a Tintino Cheeseburger with their Beaujolais wine – or believe that the best thing to go with a glass of wine is another one – Tintino’s is perfect for a spring sesh with the girls, or a sunset evening filled with Shiraz.
The restaurant operates Wednesday to Sunday, with the bottle shop also trading seven days. Menu and trade times change daily; see the website for more details!
4/11 Kenndey Street Kingston | tintino.com.au
Rosa’s (Parkes)
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Let Rosa’s transport you to Italy with woodfired pizzas, pasta and antipasto that pairs perfectly with the wine and cocktails available. With their alfresco garden bar, the atmosphere is representative of an Italian summer’s day, filled with wine and good company. Serving up Aperol spritz, Italian margaritas and specialty cocktails, like their ‘Pear of Monkey’s (made with Monkey Shoulder Whisky, elderflower liquor, pear and jasmine syrup, lemon juice and soda), there certainly isn’t a shortage of beverage options to enjoy.
And is it really a drinking sesh if you don’t take advantage of a happy hour? Available from Wednesday to Friday, from 4 pm to 6 pm, ‘sip pretty’ with $9 house wines and selected tap beers.
Open from 7 am, Sunday through Thursday until 3 pm, and Friday through Saturday until 9 pm.
7 King George Terrace, Parkes | thelawnscbr.com.au
The Alby (Phillip)
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Along with several indoor rooms, the Alby in Phillip has an incredible beer garden made for soaking up sunshine with a cold drink in hand. Make the most of their heightened bar food, whilst still enjoying the casual yet classy atmosphere. The open-air terrace fits up to 80 people and is perfect for your next event or catch up with friends. Truly the perfect place to enjoy good, hearty food with friends at the end of the week or at the start of a new one.
Open Monday to Sunday from 11 am till late.
G05/45 Furzer Street, Phillip | domarb.com.au
AKIBA (City)
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A place that puts just as much effort into their bar as their kitchen is a place worth spending your weekend evenings. At AKIBA in Civic, enjoy their many alcoholic beverages available; whether you choose to immerse yourself in the Pan-Asian culture through the sake flight or try one of their Akiba creation cocktails, there is something delicious for everyone.
If food is more your thing, there is a vast range of delicious Asian-fusion dishes for sharing among friends (although the food is so good, you may not want to share). The kingfish sashimi served with coconut, nam jim and coriander is the perfect fresh and flavourful bite, especially when paired with a Sauvignon Blanc. Not to mention their pork and chicken dumplings, served in a savoury truffled Szechuan and chilli crunch sauce.
Open from 11.30 am till late, seven days a week.
40 Bunda Street, City | akiba.com.au
Rebel Rebel (Acton)
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Looking for a more elevated hangout, where you can pair carefully curated meals with creative cocktails? Rebel Rebel is your next dinner spot. With dining areas available indoors and outdoors, it is a beautiful spot to spend your evening regardless of the weather. Indulge in Rebel Rebel’s award-winning menu, packed with rich meats, fresh seafood and creative vegetable dishes.
Open Monday through Wednesday from 5 pm till late, and Thursday through Sunday from 12 pm.
23 Marcus Clarke Street, Acton | rebelrebeldining.com.au
