Guidebook for Canberra
Food Scene
Monster kitchen and bar is located at the ground floor of this apartment building adn is open 6am to 1am. It is renowned for it's food and the decor is quite spectacular. I love to grab a wine and unwind by the fireplace after work.
58 locals recommend
Monster Kitchen and Bar
25 Edinburgh AveMonster kitchen and bar is located at the ground floor of this apartment building adn is open 6am to 1am. It is renowned for it's food and the decor is quite spectacular. I love to grab a wine and unwind by the fireplace after work.
My favourote place for a coffee in The New Acton area. Located across the road from the apartment. All food is sustainably sourced with great vegetarian options
34 locals recommend
Močan & Green Grout
19 Marcus Clarke StMy favourote place for a coffee in The New Acton area. Located across the road from the apartment. All food is sustainably sourced with great vegetarian options
Homemade pizza, pasta and gelato in a convivial spot with a separate bar and a garden courtyard.
19 locals recommend
Bicicletta Restaurant
15 Edinburgh AveHomemade pizza, pasta and gelato in a convivial spot with a separate bar and a garden courtyard.
Hip, airy joint with outdoor seats and exposed rafters, serving up boutique coffee and cafe staples.
43 locals recommend
The Cupping Room
1-13 University AveHip, airy joint with outdoor seats and exposed rafters, serving up boutique coffee and cafe staples.
Entertainment & Activities
Palace Electric features eight stylish fully-licensed cinemas and a stunning Prosecco bar. Electric was recently presented with The People’s Choice Award for‘ ‘Canberra’s Favourite Entertainment Venue’, for the third year running. The cinema presents a high-quality program with a range of mainstream, independent, art-house, film festival and family films. Palace Electric is open seven days a week, from 10am – 10pm.
One of my favourote things to do on the weekend after dinner is winding down with a movie at Palace. Booking ahead is usually essential on weekends.
43 locals recommend
Palace Electric Cinema
2 Phillip Law StPalace Electric features eight stylish fully-licensed cinemas and a stunning Prosecco bar. Electric was recently presented with The People’s Choice Award for‘ ‘Canberra’s Favourite Entertainment Venue’, for the third year running. The cinema presents a high-quality program with a range of mainstream, independent, art-house, film festival and family films. Palace Electric is open seven days a week, from 10am – 10pm.
One of my favourote things to do on the weekend after dinner is winding down with a movie at Palace. Booking ahead is usually essential on weekends.
Essentials
This is a larger chain grocery store for picking up items in bulk.
26 locals recommend
Coles Canberra Civic
Bunda StreetThis is a larger chain grocery store for picking up items in bulk.
Shopping
Canberra Theatre Centre
London CircuitThis is the largest shopping mall in Canberra.
Sightseeing
A national icon, a place of great beauty, magnificent design and historical significance, Old Parliament House is home to the Museum of Australian Democracy.
Enjoy a range of innovative exhibitions, tours and public programs that challenge and inspire. There are also special activities and spaces for children to explore. Finish your visit in one of our two beautiful cafés.
Open 9am to 5pm
105 locals recommend
Old Parliament House
18 King George TerraceA national icon, a place of great beauty, magnificent design and historical significance, Old Parliament House is home to the Museum of Australian Democracy.
Enjoy a range of innovative exhibitions, tours and public programs that challenge and inspire. There are also special activities and spaces for children to explore. Finish your visit in one of our two beautiful cafés.
Open 9am to 5pm
Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. The building was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects and opened on 9 May 1988 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. It cost more than A$1.1 billion to build
202 locals recommend
Parliament House
Parliament DriveParliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. The building was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects and opened on 9 May 1988 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. It cost more than A$1.1 billion to build
The National Library of Australia is the largest reference library in Australia, responsible under the terms of the National Library Act for "maintaining and developing a national collection of library material, including a comprehensive collection of library material relating to Australia and the Australian people.
70 locals recommend
National Library of Australia
Parkes Place WestThe National Library of Australia is the largest reference library in Australia, responsible under the terms of the National Library Act for "maintaining and developing a national collection of library material, including a comprehensive collection of library material relating to Australia and the Australian people.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Highball Express
77 Alinga StParks & Nature
Lake Burley Griffin
Flynn Drive5km bridge to bridge