How many of these Braddon ‘must do’ experiences have you ticked off?
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Just a few minutes walk from the city centre is Braddon, Canberra’s ever-evolving shopping and foodie precinct.
Formally a light industrial area, Braddon has transformed into a hipster haven teeming with boutiques, cafes, bakeries, restaurants and bars.
Some of the local shops and eateries still pay homage to the area’s past, decorating their spaces with cheeky references to the mechanic garages and car yards that used to dominate the precinct.
WHAT TO DO
Head to Braddon for a morning of perusing local wares, discovering new makers and nibbling delightful delicacies. This street is well known for its coffee culture and brunches so work up an appetite shopping before settling down in one of the many eateries.
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As the day turns to night, bars take over from the cafes and cocktails replace smoothies. Sip you’re your way through the 18 locally crafted brews at BentSpoke Brewing Co, go bar hopping, or take a foodie walking tour to discover even more delicious flavours.
WHERE TO GO
At the heart of this popular Canberra precinct is Lonsdale Street, lined with a variety of one-off stores showcasing local creatives and regional growers.
Make a bee-line for the Ori Building, named after its origami-like folds on the building’s façade and home to popular fashion, homeware and design stores.
Pick up the perfect piece at Hive Braddon, or try handcrafted chocolate from Enigma Fine Chocolates, or indulge in a truly inspired flavour of ice cream at Frugii Dessert Laboratory (pictured).
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Across the road, the Nibu and Palko buildings host the trifecta of good coffee, great food and excellent shopping.
Get a hit of caffeine at KYO Coffee Project, try sensational ramen at White Chaco, or pick up some ceramics at Bisonhome as a beautiful reminder of your getaway to the capital.
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Each Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm nearby Haig Park hosts a weekly Village Market that sees growers, producers and makers showcasing their goods.
It’s a lovely place to enjoy a picnic while picking up some fresh produce, beautiful blooms and artisan breads.
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Where to eat
From exceptional coffee roasters to creative cafes and award-winning restaurants you won’t go hungry in Braddon. Start the day with tofu scrambled ‘eggs’ at the vegan café and bakery Sweet Bones or enjoy all the brunch classics at Lonsdale St Roasters.
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For lunch enjoy Asian-inspired eats at Lazy Su or wrap your hands around a burger from Grease Monkey.
If you’re after an award-winning dinner to rave about look no further than eightysix and its slow-cooked lamb shoulder.
With a dizzying array of bars to choose from one thing is for certain, riesling lovers should head to Rizla—Australia’s first bar dedicated to the humble riesling.
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Discover more of Braddon or explore each precinct to find more than you expect from art-inspired neighbourhoods to foodie hubs.
Feature image: Ashley St George
