Canberra Boasts Australia's Highest Hatted Restaurants Per Capita

Canberra holds the highest number of hatted restaurants per capita of any Australian city. Award-winning venues include Such and Such, Rebel Rebel and the newly hatted Lunetta.

Local dining options draw on the city's compact size and surrounding producers. Diners can reach more than 40 wineries within a 35-minute drive and find fresh produce at several weekly markets.

Fine dining and casual precincts

Such and Such earned recognition as best ACT and NSW restaurant of 2023. Rebel Rebel and Lunetta add to the list of hatted spots that set the city apart. Bar Rochford, named Australia's top bar by Gourmet Traveller, blends food and drinks in a single setting.

Tiger Lane packs 10 neon-lit venues into one precinct. Verity Lane Market gathers multiple food vendors in a setting that avoids typical mall layouts. These spots sit alongside ethnic options such as Rogane Chimac for Korean dishes in Dickson, Pho Phu Quoc for Vietnamese in Dickson and Bamiyan for Afghan cuisine in Braddon.

Markets and wine region

Fyshwick Markets operate Thursday through Sunday. Capital Region Farmers Markets run on Saturdays at EPIC. Harris Farm Markets at Majura Park supply fresh produce on a regular basis.

The wine region supplies a steady stream of local bottles to city venues. More than 40 wineries lie within the 35-minute radius, supporting both restaurants and bars that feature regional labels.

Visitors can check market schedules in advance and reserve tables at hatted restaurants through their websites. Day trips to nearby wineries pair easily with an evening at Bar Rochford or one of the lane precincts.