Staying in Canberra this festive season? Here's where is (and isnt') open to eat and drink.
(Regular hours apply outside of the dates mentioned).
NORTHSIDE
A.Baker Closed December 23 – January 2. 15 Edinburgh Avenue, New Acton. 6287 6150.
Akiba Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 40 Bunda Street, Civic. 6162 0602.
Bar Rochford Closed December 23-January 8. 65 London Cct, Civic. 6230 6222.
Beach Burrito Company Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. 181 City Walk, Canberra. 6257 1914.
BentSpoke Closed Christmas day only. 38 Mort Street, Braddon. 6257 5220.
Bicicletta Open every day. Bookings for Christmas lunch and New Year's Eve dinner essential. 1/15 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra. 6262 8683.
Black Fire Closed December 25-26 and January 1. 45/38 Mort Street, Braddon. 6230 5921.
Black Market Closed December 24-January 15. Phillip Law Street, New Acton.
Bourbon Street Kitchen Closed Christmas Day. 121 London Circuit, Canberra. 0411 880 009.
Brodburger ANU Closed December 24-January 14. ANU pop-up village, off University Ave, Acton.
Capitol Bar & Grill Open every day. Closed for lunch on Boxing Day and New Year's Day. QT Canberra, 1 London Circuit, Canberra. 6247 1488.
Casey Jones Closed Christmas Day. Kingsland Parade, Casey. 6253 8961.
Chez Frederic Closed December 24-26, and December 31-January 4. 4/14 Lonsdale St, Braddon. 6248 0044.
Coffee Lab Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Canberra Centre, 26 Narellan Place, Canberra. 0419 129 957.
The Cupping Room Closed December 24-January 10. 1/1-13 University Ave, Canberra. 6257 6412.
The District Closed Christmas Day. 56 Abena Avenue, Crace. 6174 3147.
Duck's Nuts Closed December 23-January 3. Woolley Street, Dickson. 6230 7675.
The Duxton Closed Christmas Day. Macpherson Street, O'Connor. 6162 0799.
Eightysix Closed December 24-26 and January 1-2. Corner Elouera St and Lonsdale St, Braddon. 6161 8686.
Elemental Closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 3. 54/30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon 6248 7502.
Elk and Pea Closed December 25-26 and January 1-2. 21 Lonsdale St, Braddon. 0436 355 732.
Frugii Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon. 0438 366 368.
Grease Monkey Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 19 Lonsdale Street, Braddon. 6174 1401.
HaHa Bar Closed from December 24-January 4. 102 Emu Bank, Belconnen. 6251 6110.
Highroad Closed for dinner on December 24 and 31, and closed all day December 25, 26 and January 1. 1 Woolley St, Dickson. 6181 7799.
Hopscotch Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 5 Lonsdale St, Braddon. 6107 3030.
Honky Tonks Closed December 24-January 7. 17 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601. 6262 6968.
Kith and Nosh Closed December 18-27 and January 1-2. 24 Lonsdale St, Braddon. 6170 1352.
The Knox Made in Watson Closed December 24-January 7. 1/13-15 Watson Pl, Watson. 6255 4615.
Kokomo's Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 1 Genge St, Canberra. 6171 2092.
Lanterne Rooms Closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 15. 3/16 Blamey Pl, Campbell. 6249 6889.
Lazy Su Closed December 25-27, January 1-3, and January 7. 1/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon. 5105 3812.
Little Oink Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and January 1-5. Cook shops. 6251 2688
Lucky's Speakeasy Closed December 24-30, and January 1-4. QT Canberra 1 London Circuit, Canberra. 6267 1270.
Marble and Grain Open every day. Avenue Hotel, Mort Street, Braddon. 6246 9555
Monster Open every day. 25 Edinburgh Street, New Acton. 6287 6287.
Mookie Closed December 24-26. 21 Genge St, Canberra. 6174 4887.
Museum Cafe Closed Christmas Day. 1 Lawson Cres, Acton. 6208 5179.
Origin Nepal Restaurant and Bar Open every day. 34 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra. 6257 9364.
Parlour Closed December 24-26 and January 1-2. 16 Kendall Lane, New Acton. 6257 7325.
The Pedlar Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 65 Constitution Avenue, Campbell. 5100 5929.
Poachers Pantry Closed December 25-26 and January 1.
Ricardo's Closed December 25-January 1. 1 Bowman Street, Macquarie. 6251 2666.
Sage Closed December 24-30, and January 1-2. Gorman House Arts Centre, Batman St, Braddon. 6249 6050.
Rye Cafe Closed December 22-January 2. 9 Lonsdale Street, Braddon. 6156 9694.
Teddy Pickers Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 65 Constitution Avenue, Campbell.
Tipsy Bull Closed December 24-January 2. 2/5 Lonsdale Street, Braddon. 6248 7999.
SOUTHSIDE
1 or 2 Cafe Closed December 25, and January 1-14. 4/19 Bougainville St, Griffith.
38 Espresso Closed December 23-January 2. 4/2 Trevillian Quay, Kingston. 6162 3027
7th and Bake Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Kingston Foreshore. 6140 7037.
Beef and Barley Closed December 24-January 3. Kingston Foreshore. 6199 3366.
Bittersweet Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Green Square, Kingston. 6260 7263.
Brodburger Fyshwick Closed December 24-2. At Capital Brewing Co, Building 3/1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick.
Brodburger Kingston Closed December 24-January 15. Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Ave, Kingston. 6162 0793.
Buvette Open for breakfast only December 24-January 15. Also open for dinner New Year's Eve. Hotel Realm, Burbury Close, Barton. 6163 1818.
Chairman and Yip Closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 15. 1 Burbury Cl, Barton. 6162 1220.
Common Grounds Closed December 24 - January 12. 4/1 Jeffries Street, Gowrie. 6291 7412.
Conservatory Restaurant Closed Christmas Day. National Arboretum Canberra, Forest Drive, Weston Creek. 6130 0173.
Double Shot Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. 7/18 Duff Place, Deakin. 6162 2027.
EQ Cafe & Lounge Closed December 24-January 2. 70 Kent St, Deakin. 6161 1666.
Joe's Bar Closed December 24-January16. East Hotel, corner of Giles Street and Canberra Avenue, Kingston. 6178 0050.
La Cantina Closed December 24-January 1. 4 Iluka St, Narrabundah. 6239 5556.
La Dolce Vita Closed December 18-26, and January 1. 34 Giles Street, Kingston. 6295 7877.
Lilotang Closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 15. 1 Burbury Cl, Barton. 6273 1424.
Maple and Clove Closed December 23-January 7. 7 Burbury Cl, Barton. 6162 0777.
Meating Room Closed December 24-January 2. 45 Liardet Street, Weston Creek. 6288 6328.
Molto Italian Closed December 25-28, and January 1-4. Open for dinner only December 29-31. 155/43 Eastlake Parade, Kingston. 6140 7039.
Muse Open every day, reduced hours. East Hotel, Corner Giles Street and Canberra Avenue, Kingston. 6178 0024.
No. 10 Restaurant and Bar Closed December 24 – January 7, 2018. Abode Hotel, 10 Bowes Street, Woden. 6108 4958.
ONA Coffee House Closed December 25-January 2. 68 Wollongong St, Fyshwick. 6162 3320.
ONA Manuka Closed December 25, 26 and January 1. 4 Palmerston Ln, Griffith.
Ostani Open every day. Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton. 6163 1802.
Otis Closed December 24-28, and January 1-2. Jardine Street, Kingston. 6260 6066.
Portia's Place Open every day. 11 Kennedy St, Kingston. 6239 7970.
Portrait Cafe Closed Christmas Day. National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes. 6102 7162.
Saffron Restaurant Closed December 24-26. 31 Kennedy St, Kingston. 6295 8839.
Salotto by Santa Lucia Closed December 23-January 8. 25 Kennedy Street, Kingston 6295 1813.
Urban Pantry Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. 5 Bougainville Street, Manuka. 6162 3556
Vincent Closed December 23-January 9. Macquarie Street, Barton. 6273 7773.
Walt and Burley Closed Christmas Day. 70/17 Eastlake Parade. Kingston. 6239 6648.
Did we miss someone? Email jil.hogan@fairfaxmedia.com.au with the opening hours and we'll update the list.
