Mocan and Green Grout

“Monster Bar has become the poster child of Canberra ‘cool’. The main dining area is worth a visit. The menu is mostly share plates of local produce. Try to get a table near the fireplace. Reservations highly recommended”

“Inside Peppers Hotel on Edinburgh Ave. Traditional Italian and Wine Bar *Our favourites: Campagnola pizza, red wine & whiskey sours. Hint: ask for a table in the bar area, the restaurant gets noisy. ”

“Kendall Lane. Their weekday lunch special $20 for meal & wine is a bargain. On Friday afternoon and weekends make sure you reserve a table”

“Phillip Law St, New Acton Next door to the Palace Cinema – Good coffee and live music events throughout the year. ”

“It’s place to relax after work, or to wait for your table with some olives and nuts…but with a voyeuristic one-way glass window into the commercial bakery, it’s a fun way to pass the time. And with a good list of Australian spirits like Tasmanian whiskies, a nice plump list of local wines and a reserve list that goes a bit further afield, you won’t go thirsty either.”