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The Kitchen Cabinet Parkes The Kitchen Cabinet, a one-stop shop for Canberra's wonderful array of regional produce, has moved to a more prominent location in Old Parliament House. The store was previously located at the back of the building.

Silo Bakery and Cafe Kingston Visit Silo for some of Australia's finest breads and pastries, or to enjoy their produce in the cafe. All products are made and sold exclusively on the premises. The vibrant, licensed café serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas, coffees, pastries and wines by the glass.

Gorman House Arts Centre Braddon Built as a hostel in 1924, Gorman House Arts Centre is located in a graceful heritage precinct just five minutes from the City Centre. Gorman House Arts Centre is home to visual artists; theatre and dance companies; and arts organisations.

Canberra Tradesmen's Union Club Dickson Head to the Tradies in Dickson for a great value experience. Enjoy drinks and food at excellent prices. Their giant schitnzels are legendary! Play the pokies, or check out the latest sports on the big screen televisions. The beer garden is great year round.

Casino Canberra Canberra City Have a flutter at Casino Canberra. Experience excellent service, stylish ambience and world-class facilities. Play Blackjack, Roulette, Rapid Roulette electronic gaming, Mini-Baccarat, Poker, Money Wheel and more. Enjoy live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm. Relive the 1980s and 90s every Saturday night in Galaxy Nightclub.

Civic Pub Braddon If you're after old-fashioned pub culture, head to the Civic Pub in Braddon. They're only a few minutes walk from the city centre. If you want a good game of pool, the Civic Pub displays all the classic pool hall traditions. Enjoy their two licensed bars, music and a bistro.

Onred Red Hill With one of the finest views in Canberra, superb food and attentive service, Onred has quickly emerged as one of the city's leading restaurants, luring diners with sophisticated, creative dishes...

Podfood Pialligo Podfood will be open Sunday for breakfast, lunch and an afternoon glass of wine and cheese plate from the 31st October. They will be open for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings beginning the 4th of November.

ACT Rugby Union Club Barton Visit the Rugby Union Club (RUC) for their modern bistro, stylish decor and a great range of tap beers and wines by the glass. The RUC has a relaxed pub-style atmosphere. It is only a short walk from Kingston and the Parliamentary triangle.

Mecca Bah Canberra Manuka A cosy Moroccan eating house with a contemporary twist - Mecca Bah takes communal dining to a new level.

Thoroughbred Park Canberra Racing Club Lyneham Thoroughbred Park, home of the Canberra Racing Club conducts 26 meetings a year, including the Melbourne Cup Race Day in November and the Black Opal Stakes in March. There's plenty of excitement on and off the track.

Aubergine Griffith Aubergine is the gastronomic gem of suburban Canberra, its beautifully presented food and attractive interior making it an elegant spot to dine.

Poachers Pantry Hall Poachers Pantry, situated on a farm north of Canberra is home to a cafe-restaurant, winery and smokehouse producing an array of gourmet smoked meats. An old, lovingly restored weatherboard cottage overlooking the 1890s slab woolshed provides for a smart yet casual dining experience.

Debacle Braddon Debacle is a casual joint close to the City specialising in snack-type dishes such as pizzas and tapas-style plates. Try some of the best Modern Australian food in town. Their emphasis is on fresh produce.

Ellacure Bruce Canberra's northern suburbs have a great new dining venue in Ellacure, a stylish yet casual restaurant serving modern Australian food with an Italian twist.

Taj Agra Dickson Dickson Enjoy a North Indian and Pakistani meal at Taj Agra, one of Canberra’s oldest Indian Restaurants. Enjoy great food and great service. Taste cuisine that uses the best ingredients and Halal meat. Don't miss the Tandoor Kebabs and Naan Breads, a Taj Agra specialty.

National Library of Australia Parkes See the beautiful, the rare and the unexpected at the National Library of Australia on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Enjoy unparalleled access to Australia's documentary heritage. Australian print materials include books, serials, maps, newspapers, music and ephemera.

Homestead Café Restaurant and Providore Hall Enjoy ambience and fine food with great views. Look out over an amazing sculpture garden to Canberra, the Brindabella mountain range, and the Gooromon Park Riding School. Choose seasonal fresh food from a modern Australian menu. The cafe is fully licensed.

Italian and Sons Braddon Celebrate Italian food in leafy Braddon on the fringe of Canberra's central business district. Italian and Sons is the destination to choose for 'old school' Italian.

Strathnairn Homestead Holt Strathnairn Homestead Gallery is set in a converted 1920s homestead on the north-western outskirts of Canberra. Visit the gallery. Browse for gifts in the shop. Enjoy a light lunch, tea,coffee, cake, or wood fired pizza every Sunday.

Benchmark Wine Bar Canberra If you are a wine connoisseur, or just love drinking in lovely surrounds, then Benchmark Wine Bar is for you. They serve over 100 wines by the glass and more than 400 by the bottle from both new and old world countries. Dine at Benchmark.

Sage Braddon Sage won Canberra's best restaurant in Restaurant and Catering Australia's Savour Awards for Excellence.

3seeds Fyshwick 3seeds - growing your food experience. Visit Andrew Haskins' fabulous concept store to access a cooking school, gourmet store and café. Take individual day or evening cooking classes. Options include Italian, Thai, barbeque and basic techniques. No previous experience necessary. Shop for house made and boutique goods.

Ainslie Football and Social Club Ainslie Stop by the Ainslie Football and Social Club for meals, drinks, poker machines, entertainment and internet access. Choose your meals from their alll-weather cook your own barbeque area, the fantastic carvery or pizza oven. Challenge your friends and family at the pool tables.

The Chairman and Yip Canberra City Try the well established Chairman and Yip and discover a special brand of Asian cuisine. Seafood is a speciality, with exotic ingredients like sea snails and sea cucumber regularly on offer. Choose from an a la carte menu, or range of banquet and degustation menus.

Red Salt Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Hotel Canberra City Redsalt Restaurant is the signature restaurant of the Crowne Plaza Canberra Hotel and is one of the best Canberra restaurants providing some of the finest steaks and grills in town.

The Green Herring Restaurant Nicholls Discover award winning modern Australian cuisine with pride and imagination at The Green Herring. Visit this unique restaurant housed in a 120 year old slab hut. Their aim is to give you a memorable dining experience with top quality food and outstanding service.

Courgette Canberra Courgette is the second venture of celebrated Sydney-born and European-trained chef James Mussillon. Offering French-inspired Australian cuisine, the philosophy of Courgette is rooted in the combination of simplicity and freshness of the basic elements, with adventurous complexity of sauces and dressings.

Porkbarrel Parkes Book a table at Porkbarrel for panoramic views of the stunning National Rose Gardens, and a fresh and casual dining experience. Porkbarrel is famous for it's gourmet pizzas, daily market specials and housemade sweets. Vegetarians, children and coeliacs are all well catered for. Enjoy affordable pricing and fabulous coffee.

George Harcourt Inn Nicholls The George is opposite Cockington Green Gardens; perfect for relaxing after playing tourist. There's plenty of room to enjoy a meal and drink with family and friends in front of their large open fire. Choose from their comprehensive pub menu, dinner menu and special kids menu.

Dieci e Mezzo Canberra City Dieci e Mezzo is a new venture from local restaurateur Fiona Wright and chef James Kidman, formerly of Otto Ristorante in Sydney.

Tilley's Lyneham Head to Tilley’s for a warm atmosphere and ambient lounge music. Enjoy all day gourmet dining, live music, art exhibitions, licensed bar and sidewalk cafe. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free selections are available. Tilleys is only a few minutes from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre.

Sculpture Garden Restaurant Parkes Uniquely situated by a pond surrounded by nature and art, enjoy the region's exceptional produce and the beautiful outdoor dining experience of the Sculpture Garden Restaurant at the National Gallery...

Scope Mount Stromlo Weston Creek Explore the historic Mount Stromlo site, a major observatory before the 2003 Canberra bushfires. Scope Mount Stromlo is now a world-class research and engineering facility. Take in sweeping views of the Brindabella Ranges, from the Cotter Dam to the Yass Valley.

The Terrace at the Memorial Campbell Enjoy outstanding views across to the Australian War Memorial from The Terrace. See ANZAC Parade and across Lake Burley Griffin to Canberra attractions and Parliament House. Start your weekend with breakfast and views ; the Terrace is open from 8am.

Soju Girl Canberra City One of Canberra's hottest new destinations is Soju Girl; a dining room, lounge and bistro in the heart of Civic.

Alto Acton For a dining experience to remember, try Alto at the top of Black Mountain Tower. Alto, innovative and modern, is Canberra's unique dining experience. One revolution of the restaurant takes around 85 minutes ensuring breathtaking views to accompany excellent food.

Urban Pantry Griffith Experience the best of the region's local gourmet produce at Urban Pantry. Enjoy dining in a homely environment by day or a more elegant space by night. Menu highlights include chamomile tea-smoked quail on hazelnut puree and ricotta gnoccchi with white anchovy dressing.

The Boat House By The Lake Barton Dine on the foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin. Enjoy a modern fusion menu with a picturesque atmosphere. Have your pre-dinner drinks on the deck or in front of an open fire during winter. Watch the local wildlife from any of the three private rooms.

Lanterne Rooms Campbell Lanterne Rooms restaurant is located in the Campbell shops.

The Ginger Room Parkes Enjoy excellent Australian cuisine with a radical Asian influence at The Ginger Room inside Old Parliament House. The Ginger Room is presided over by one of Australia's leading chefs and a team of committed professionals.

Dendy Cinema Canberra Canberra City Visit Dendy Cinemas for the latest in cinema technology and cinema luxury. Dendy Cinemas feature over 1100 luxurious seats spread over nine screens and two Premium Class Cinemas.

Pulp Kitchen Ainslie Pulp Kitchen is approachable and affordable yet classy enough to take your best bottle of wine to.

Fyshwick Fresh Food Market Fyshwick Shop for everyday foods or gastronomical treats at the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets. Choose from delicious delicatessen condiments, Canberra wines, fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood.

Bicicletta Provedore and Cellar Acton Bicicletta, designed as a rustic bistro fused with chic industrial style, is in the award winning Diamant Hotel Canberra. Bicicletta offers authentic hand-made Italian fare, with a focus on fresh local produce and simplistic old-country culinary techniques. Superb local and international wines complement signature dishes.

Ottoman Barton The Ottoman is a Canberra icon that is a must for any gourmet visiting the city. It is the most consistently awarded restaurant in Canberra. Nothing that is on offer on this modern Turkish inspired menu will disappoint.

The Jewel of India Manuka Feast on a predominantly North Indian cuisine based menu at The Jewel of India. Care has been taken to provide authentic dishes. Exotic Indian spices are used for their special flavour and aroma. The menu features selected recipes from some of India's master chefs.

Gold Creek Village Nicholls Wander through art galleries, gift shops, specialty stores and leatherworks in this heritage village. Visit Cockington Green Gardens, the Australian Reptile Centre, the Bird Walk and the National Dinosaur Museum. Relax at your choice of restaurants, cafes or the lively George Harcourt Inn.

Rubicon Griffith Rubicon has a loyal following for its fine food, comprehensive wine list and friendly, knowledgeable service.

Mezzalira Canberra City Mezzalira is one of Canberra's best kept secrets, an intimate space, with an extraordinary wine list, including many locally produced wines.