Staying in Canberra this festive season? Here's what is (and isn't) open for meals and drinks.
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(Regular hours apply outside of the dates mentioned.)
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NORTHSIDE
Akiba Closed Christmas Day. 40 Bunda St, Civic. 6162 0602.
Assembly Closed December 25-28. 11 Lonsdale St, Braddon. 6174 0440.
Badger & Co Closed December 20-January 12. Kambri Precinct, ANU. 6147 5556.
Barrio Reduced hours December 24, closed December 25, reduced hours December 26-31, closed January 1-2. 30 Lonsdale St, Braddon.
Bar Rochford Closed December 21-January 7. 65 London Cct, Civic. 6230 6222.
The Bavarian Closed Christmas Day. Westfield Belconnen, Benjamin Way, Belconnen.
Beach Burrito Company December 25 and January 1. 181 City Walk, Civic. 6257 1914.
Beirut Bunker Bar Closed December 25-30. 25 Garema Pl, City.
Blackbird Closed December 25-29 and January 1-7. 112 Alinga St, City. 0492 965 380
BentSpoke Closed December 25. December 31 New Year's Eve at the Brewpub, $130pp, 7pm-1am, inclusive food and drink. 38 Mort Street, Braddon. 6257 5220.
Casino Canberra Open every day. 21 Binara St, Canberra. 6243 3700.
Chez Frederic Closed December 24-26, and January 1. 4/14 Lonsdale St, Braddon. 6248 0044.
The Cupping Room Closed December 25-26 and January 1. 1/1-13 University Ave, City. 6257 6412.
Duck's Nuts Closed December 19-January 13. Woolley St, Dickson. 6230 7675.
The Duxton Closed December 25. Macpherson St, O'Connor. 6162 0799.
Edgar's Inn Open Christmas Eve until early evening. Closed December 25. Open December 26-30 and open New Year's Eve for breakfast and lunch. Closed January 1 and 11-15 (other than takeaway coffee). 1 Edgar St, Ainslie. 6257 5488.
Eightysix Closed December 23-January 5. Corner Elouera St and Lonsdale St, Braddon. 6161 8686.
Mr Frugii Closed December 25. 30 Lonsdale St, Braddon. 0438 366 368.
Gather Closed December 25 and January 1-7. 24 Mort St, Braddon. 0429 515 487.
Grease Monkey Closed December 24-25. 19 Lonsdale St, Braddon. 6174 1401.
High Jinks Closed December 25 and January 1. 2/15 Edinburgh Ave, New Acton.
Highroad Closed December 25-26 and January 1. 1 Woolley St, Dickson. 6181 7799.
The Inn Closed December 24-26 and 31 and January 1-5. 1/1 Edgar St, Ainslie. 6257 5488.
The Knox Made in Watson Closed December 25-26, January 1-2. 1/13-15 Watson Pl, Watson. 6255 4615.
Kokomo's Closed December 25. 1 Genge St, City. 6171 2092.
Lanterne Rooms Closed December 25-28 and January 1-6. Unit 139/81 Constitution Ave, Campbell. 6249 6889.
Lazy Su Closed December 21-30 and January 1-4. 1/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon. 5105 3812.
Les Bistronomes Closed December 24-30 and January 1 and 3-4. 18 Blamey Pl, Campbell. 6248 8119.
Mama Dough Closed December 24-25 and 31 and January 1 and 11. 2 Wakefield Gardens, Ainslie. 6248 0591.
Marble and Grain Open every day, 7am-late. Avenue Hotel Canberra, 80 Northbourne Avenue. 6246 9555
Monster Kitchen and Bar Open every day. 25 Edinburgh St, New Acton. 6287 6287.
Pattysmiths Closed December 25. G1/6 Cape St, Dickson. 6182 8834.
Poachers Pantry Closed December 25-26 and January 1. 431 Nanima Rd, Springrange, NSW. 6230 2487.
Rebel Rebel Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day and January 1-8. Open 8am-late December 27, 28 and from midday to late December 29, 30, 31. 21-23 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra city. 6248 8548
Sage Closed December 19- January 6. Gorman House Arts Centre, Batman St, Braddon. 6249 6050.
Rizla Closed December 21-January 5. Corner of Eloura and Lonsdale Sts, Braddon. 6230 0795.
Rye Cafe Closed December 25 and January 1-10. 9 Lonsdale St, Braddon. 6156 9694.
Spilt Milk Bar Closed December 25. Unit 70/2 Cape St, Dickson. 0418 668 535
Terra Closed December 25-26 and January 1-8. No Name Lane, 40 Marcus Clarke St, City.
White Rabbit Cocktail Room Closed December 21-30 and January 1-13. 65 Northbourne Ave, Canberra. 6257 7779.
Verity Lane Market Closed December 25-January 4. Verity Lane, City.
SOUTHSIDE
Agostini's Open daily except for Christmas dinner. East Hotel, corner of Giles Street and Canberra Ave, Kingston. 6178 0050.
Aubergine Closed December 23-January 5. 18 Barker St, Griffith. 6260 8666.
The Bavarian Closed Christmas Day. Westfield Woden, Bradley St, Phillip.
Bookplate Closed Christmas Day. National Library of Australia, Parkes.
Brew & Brew Closed December 23-January 18. 25 National Cct, Barton 6169 7475.
Buvette Closed December 20 till late January. Hotel Realm, Burbury Cl, Barton. 6163 1818.
Caribou Kingston Closed December 25-26 and January 1. Green Square, Kingston.
Chairman and Yip Closed December 25-28 and January 1-6. 1 Burbury Cl, Barton. 6162 1220.
Daana Open December 25-26 for dinner. Closed December 31-January 3. 83 Theodore St, Curtin. 5105 1048.
The Dock Closed December 25-January 5. 7/81 Giles St, Kingston. 6239 6333.
Farm Shop Cafe at Pialligo Estate Closed December 25-26 and 28 and January 1. 12 Beltana Rd, Pialligo. 6185 1926.
Fox & Bow Cafe Closed December 25-January 5. 4B Farrer Pl, Farrer. 6286 4816.
Joe's Bar Closed December 19-January 9. East Hotel, corner of Giles St and Canberra Ave, Kingston. 6178 0050.
Lilotang Closed December 25-26 and December 31-January 15. 1 Burbury Cl, Barton. 6273 1424.
Molto Closed December 25-28. Open December 29-31 for dinner. Closed January 1-5. Open January 6 from 6pm. 155/43 Eastlake Parade, Kingston. 6140 7039
Muse Open every day, reduced hours. East Hotel, Corner Giles St and Canberra Ave, Kingston. 6178 0024.
Ostani Open every day 7am till late. Hotel realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton
Pialligo Estate Pavillion Closed December 25-January 6. 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo. 6247 6060.
Portrait Cafe Closed December 25. National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes. 6102 7162.
Queenies Closed December 25-26. 26 Giles Street, Kingston. 6174 4096
Snappers on the Lake Canberra Yacht Club, December 25 11am-3pm, December 31 9am-9pm. 6273 1784
Water's Edge Closed Christmas Day for dinner. 40 Parkes Place, Parkes. 6273 5066.