Guidebook for Braddon
Food Scene
Simply the best coffee, not just in Canberra but anywhere I've been.
19 locals recommend
Barrio Collective Coffee
30 Lonsdale StSimply the best coffee, not just in Canberra but anywhere I've been.
Grease Monkey
19 Lonsdale StGreat place for a beer and a burger.
Elk & Pea Bar & Dining
21 Lonsdale StProbably the best place to chill and grab breaky.
Bitten Goodfoods
27 Lonsdale StGreat healthy smoothies along with all your wholefood needs.
I love sitting next to the rainbow roundabout in the sun while reading the paper, eating a breaky wrap and having a coffee.
14 locals recommend
Eighty/Twenty Food
18 Lonsdale StI love sitting next to the rainbow roundabout in the sun while reading the paper, eating a breaky wrap and having a coffee.
RYE Cafe
9 Lonsdale StGreat breaky spot.
Canberra's best Thai restaurant. Good atmosphere, quick and delicious. Great if you are seeing a movie at Dendy upstairs.
17 locals recommend
Kinn Thai Restaurant
Canberra's best Thai restaurant. Good atmosphere, quick and delicious. Great if you are seeing a movie at Dendy upstairs.
Essentials
this is a great little shop that has everything you need as well as some speciality items that are hard to find elsewhere, one of the only places in Canberra you can get Pialligo bacon. They have an amazing selection of gourmet cheese that go great with a bottle of red from Ainslie Cellars next door.
19 locals recommend
IGA Ainslie
11 Edgar Stthis is a great little shop that has everything you need as well as some speciality items that are hard to find elsewhere, one of the only places in Canberra you can get Pialligo bacon. They have an amazing selection of gourmet cheese that go great with a bottle of red from Ainslie Cellars next door.
Woolworths Dickson
1 Dickson PlDrinks & Nightlife
Edgar's Inn
1 Edgar Sta good neighbourhood pub to grab a beer and watch the footy.
If a big night is what you're after, this is the spot. Ever since this placed opened there have been lines to get in every Saturday night. Grab a schnitty, some drinks and dance the night away.
35 locals recommend
Hopscotch
5 Lonsdale StIf a big night is what you're after, this is the spot. Ever since this placed opened there have been lines to get in every Saturday night. Grab a schnitty, some drinks and dance the night away.
Knightsbridge Penthouse
26 Mort StLate night cocktails and D floor
Fun fun fun. This place only plays 80's music and a has a lit up dance floor.
14 locals recommend
88mph
10 Hobart PlFun fun fun. This place only plays 80's music and a has a lit up dance floor.
Just been voted one of Australia's best wine bars. Pay close attention or you'll walk straight passed it. It's upstairs and only identified by a small, wine bar, sign.
28 locals recommend
Bar Rochford
65 London CctJust been voted one of Australia's best wine bars. Pay close attention or you'll walk straight passed it. It's upstairs and only identified by a small, wine bar, sign.
Parks & Nature
Mount Ainslie
Take a walk or drive up for stunning views down ANZAC parade.
More stunning views of the city and a great playground if you have young kids.
131 locals recommend
National Arboretum Canberra
Forest DriveMore stunning views of the city and a great playground if you have young kids.
Arts & Culture
Always something interesting here, check out their latest exhibition.
206 locals recommend
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastAlways something interesting here, check out their latest exhibition.
Sightseeing
Parliament House
Parliament DriveAustralian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)Entertainment & Activities
Great little cinema where you can grab some wine and cheese and kick back to watch something a little different.
43 locals recommend
Palace Electric Cinema
2 Phillip Law StGreat little cinema where you can grab some wine and cheese and kick back to watch something a little different.