15 new places to eat and drink in Canberra
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Canberra is breathing a collective sigh now that we can go back to one of our favourite pastimes: eating out.
To celebrate we’ve found some of the newest restaurants, cafés and bars across Canberra (including some that aren’t even open yet!) so you can start to plan your foodie adventures.
Just remember to book a table or to be prepared to grab some takeaway—it’ll be a while before venues are back to full capacity.
Table by Canberra Gourmet
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It may not be new, but it has swanky new digs. With a new home located in the heart of the Truffle Farm, a six-course degustation never sounded so good. Make sure to get in quick to book a ticket for the next available tables in November, so you can enjoy being surrounded by the rolling hills of Majura.
23 Mount Majura Road, Majura | @tablebycanberragourmet
5th Avenue
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What better way to celebrate the easing of restrictions than a bevvy at Canberra’s newest cocktail bar? Opening its doors on Friday 15 October, 5th Avenue is located in the historic Sydney building and has a tempting cocktail and food menu that will leave you wanting more. Make sure to make a reservation and celebrate in style.
32 Northbourne Ave, Civic | @5thcbr
Loquita
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Barely able to open before lockdown shut its doors, Loquita promises “experimental and elevated Mexican flavours with a strong emphasis on mezcal and tequila”. With a menu brought to life by native ingredients that focus on the distinctive flavours of Mexico’s vibrant regions, including an extensive range of mezcal tequila, Mexican beers and sangria that are the perfect companion to tacqueria-style food and a name that literally translates to ‘crazy’ (or so Google Translate tells us—our Spanish is no buena), we’re excited to see what’s in store.
17 Garema Pl | @loquita.cbr
Burger Villains
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There’s a new burger joint in town! Burger Villains is taking to the skies and partnering with Wing to bring Air Villains to Gungahlin. While they’re hoping to expand this service soon, Wing is restricted to lunch only for the following suburbs: Crace, Harrison, Franklin and Mitchell. With a Woden store in Chaseling Street and a Belconnen store at the Page Shops on the way as well, get ready to treat your taste buds.
Hong Kong Taste
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Previously known as Misu Castle, their new shop in Braddon hidden on Mort St is a must-try for dessert lovers! Think egg tarts, Hong Kong-style french toast and crispy butter pineapple bread – YUM!
4/32 Mort Street, Braddon | @hongkong.taste
85°C Canberra
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Craving bubble tea? Want to cure caffeine cravings while supporting a new business? 85°C is a bakery café with roots in Taiwan, that offers coffee, tea, international desserts and breads. Located in Acton, grab a cake (or three) and enjoy!
Shop 3, 35 Childers Street, Acton | @85ccbr
Fika Café & Deli
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Family-owned and operated, Fika blends delicious Scandinavian-style cafe cuisine and homemade deli products. Order Scandi Scrambled Eggs to eat in or grab Ricky’s Brekkie Stack to takeaway.
17 Botany Street, Phillip | @fika_cbr
COMING SOON
Onzieme Restaurant
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Coming soon, this restaurant from former Bar Rochford and Kiosk head chef Louis Couttoupes is set to be the coolest new edition to Kingston. Menus promise to change with available ingredients and the chefs’ inspiration, and the bevvies look tempting, too – keep an eye on their Instagram page for tantalising drink options, from Grifter Pink Galah Pink Lemonade Sour Beer to Tilquin Oude Gueuze à l’Ancienne.
Corner of Kennedy & Eyre Streets, Kingston | @onzieme.cbr
Bloom Coffee
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Coming soon to Phillip, Bloom Coffee is a coffee lover’s dream come true! With Mörk Chocolate, Monks Chai and Market Lane Coffee from Melbourne on offer along with delicious food, stay tuned to learn when they’ll open.
Eightysix South
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Braddon’s famed eightysix is basing its new southside restaurant in Woden, although it’s a little while off yet (yes, we are as excited as you—and yes, of course, we will bring you more news on this when it gets closer to opening).
Kub Khao Kub Pla by Nok
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This café and bar is opening soon in Braddon, perfect for Thai lovers. Offering authentic Thai food including Tum Yum Noodle Soup, curries and more they’ve moved Bangkok to Canberra.
Tinker Tailor Jamison
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Known for their delicious coffee and constantly evolving menus of fresh pastries, pies and sandwiches, Tinker Tailor will be welcoming a new location in Jamison! With details still to be released, drop into Tinker Tailor Casey to taste test before the official launch.
The Alby
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Woden’s newest hub for all things, food, drink, fun and games is set to open in November! Providing a range of menus from breakfast, all-day dining, takeaway, set lunch/dinners for groups and cocktail parties, The Alby will have something for everyone. We will keep you posted when Alby officially arrives in town.
Ground Floor, Albemarle Building, 45 Furzer Street, Phillip | @thealby_
Coco Republic L’Americano
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Combining our love for food, drink and furniture, Coco Republic will hopefully be soon bringing the street-level hospitality experience of L’Americano to life, evoking the essence of the Italian Riviera.
L’Americano will feature a spacious dining hall, espresso bar and Campari bar—making it the perfect place to ponder the various merits of statement pieces for the home.
Bunda Street, Canberra
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