Guidebook for Dickson
Food Scene
Dickson Dumpling House
2 Cape StBest Chinese Food in Town.
Grease Monkey
19 Lonsdale StBest Burgers in North Canberra
A great Cafe right on the water with views of the lake and fantastic coffee and service.
BEAN & TABLE
2 Trevillian QuayA great Cafe right on the water with views of the lake and fantastic coffee and service.
Local Press Cafe
35 Eastlake ParadeA great spot for the paleo crowd on the water.
Canberra's Oldest Steak House. I have been eating here for over 15 years and it hasn't changed a bit. The food, atmosphere, and even the decorations are all just as good as they have ever been.
Charcoal Restaurant
61 London CctCanberra's Oldest Steak House. I have been eating here for over 15 years and it hasn't changed a bit. The food, atmosphere, and even the decorations are all just as good as they have ever been.
A great place to enjoy Tapas and Cocktails in the middle of the city. A nice and quiet place for families, or a great spot for an office Christmas party.
15 locals recommend
Tipsy Bull
5 Lonsdale StA great place to enjoy Tapas and Cocktails in the middle of the city. A nice and quiet place for families, or a great spot for an office Christmas party.
A great place for any meal of the day or night. Best time is for breakfast. They have a Chorizo Omelette that is to die for! And the place becomes a nice spot for a quiet drink and light.
10 locals recommend
Elk & Pea Bar & Dining
21 Lonsdale StA great place for any meal of the day or night. Best time is for breakfast. They have a Chorizo Omelette that is to die for! And the place becomes a nice spot for a quiet drink and light.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ducks Nuts Bar & Grill
30 Woolley StBest Brewery in the city area. Great atmosphere and a great range of drinks.
55 locals recommend
BentSpoke Brewing Co.
38 Mort StBest Brewery in the city area. Great atmosphere and a great range of drinks.
If you like sports and good old fashioned American cooking, this is the place for you! Lively atmosphere, and great people to enjoy a game and brew with.
Bleachers Sports Bar
33 Northbourne AveIf you like sports and good old fashioned American cooking, this is the place for you! Lively atmosphere, and great people to enjoy a game and brew with.
A little off the beaten track, but so worth the trek. This place sports a massive interior and a great outdoor area for families. Live music, cold drinks, and great burgers supplied by the folks at Brod Burger. Enjoy!
18 locals recommend
Capital Brewing Co
1 Dairy RdA little off the beaten track, but so worth the trek. This place sports a massive interior and a great outdoor area for families. Live music, cold drinks, and great burgers supplied by the folks at Brod Burger. Enjoy!
The Tradies
2 Badham StGreat spot for families and groups for drinks and good night in.
Owned by a close friend, this winery is a fantastic spot to visit on a Saturday or Sunday. It sports a cellar door for tasting, and on site restaurant for Lunch and Dinner. Be sure and try The Great Ron, Good Soldier, EVA, Prodigal Daughter and The Newtown Farmer. Some of the best wine I have ever tasted.
6 locals recommend
Tallagandra Hill Wines
1692 Murrumbateman RdOwned by a close friend, this winery is a fantastic spot to visit on a Saturday or Sunday. It sports a cellar door for tasting, and on site restaurant for Lunch and Dinner. Be sure and try The Great Ron, Good Soldier, EVA, Prodigal Daughter and The Newtown Farmer. Some of the best wine I have ever tasted.
Canberra's Oldest Pub. Been here for over 150 years. A great place for a quiet or loud night at the pub. Sports a wood panelled interior, leather lounges, craft beer and spirits, and looooong wine list. Best beer on tap is
22 locals recommend
The Old Canberra Inn
195 Mouat StCanberra's Oldest Pub. Been here for over 150 years. A great place for a quiet or loud night at the pub. Sports a wood panelled interior, leather lounges, craft beer and spirits, and looooong wine list. Best beer on tap is
Shopping
Best spot in the north of Canberra for all your shopping needs!
177 locals recommend
Canberra Theatre Centre
London CircuitBest spot in the north of Canberra for all your shopping needs!
Entertainment & Activities
Best spot to view current and classic films in a small but high tech atmosphere. Regular film festivals and special events occur weekly.
39 locals recommend
Dendy Cinemas Canberra Centre
148 Bunda StBest spot to view current and classic films in a small but high tech atmosphere. Regular film festivals and special events occur weekly.
Essentials
Woolworths Dickson
1 Dickson PlEasy to find, great prices and massive.
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Australia
Lawson CrescentNational Portrait Gallery
King Edward TerraceAustralian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)Lest we forget. After a visit here, you never will.