Guidebook for Barton
Everything Else
45 Blackall St
45 Blackall Streetthe on-site gym and sauna, which you'll have access to.
Bell's Dry Cleaners
60 Giles StMy local drycleaner.
Capital Chemist
62 Jardine StThe closest pharmacy to my apartment.
Food Scene
Ostani
18 National CircuitA bar and restaurant that serves a bit of everything - burgers, pizzas, steaks, italian etc
Malamay
1 Burbury ClA chef hatted restaurant, serving modern western Chinese food
A modern restaurant that serves traditional Japanese. delicious!
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Lilotang
1 Burbury ClA modern restaurant that serves traditional Japanese. delicious!
A bright & modern cafe that's focused on whole foods, and does a killer chai latte
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Maple + Clove
7 Burbury ClA bright & modern cafe that's focused on whole foods, and does a killer chai latte
TYPICA - Former Ona Manuka
4 Palmerston LnGood coffee, and interesting menu
Patissez
21 Bougainville StThe home of those FAMOUS Canberra milkshakes
Local Press Cafe
35 Eastlake ParadeA great little cafe, right on the foreshore
The best (and most interesting) Thai food in Canberra.
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Morks Restaurant
19 Eastlake ParadeThe best (and most interesting) Thai food in Canberra.
The best burgers in Canberra! There's usually a huge wait, so my inside tip is to order them takeaway online, and then eat them by the water.
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Brodburger
11 Wentworth AveThe best burgers in Canberra! There's usually a huge wait, so my inside tip is to order them takeaway online, and then eat them by the water.
Considered by many to be the best restaurant in Canberra. Absolutely divine turkish / middle eastern food.
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Ottoman Cuisine
9 Broughton StConsidered by many to be the best restaurant in Canberra. Absolutely divine turkish / middle eastern food.
Hideout
6 National CircuitSome of the best coffee and muffins in Canberra. Only open 7:30-4, weekdays.
Interesting dishes and decor - a great spot for brunch
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Penny University Cafe
15 Kennedy StInteresting dishes and decor - a great spot for brunch
Arts & Culture
Capitol Cinemas Manuka
6 Franklin St$10 movies, all day, every day.
National Portrait Gallery
King Edward TerraceThe best collection of art and sculptures in the Country. Also home to a beautiful garden overlooking the lake
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National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastThe best collection of art and sculptures in the Country. Also home to a beautiful garden overlooking the lake
Drinks & Nightlife
Public
33 Flinders WayA bustling bar and restaurant
My favourite local pub - great for drinks and/or food. A little more 'cool' than the other pubs in the area.
Little Brooklyn
44 Jardine StMy favourite local pub - great for drinks and/or food. A little more 'cool' than the other pubs in the area.
Watch the sun set over the lake while enjoying a drink and a meal
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Walt & Burley
17 Eastlake ParadeWatch the sun set over the lake while enjoying a drink and a meal
A great bar for watching sports, or just enjoying a casual drink and meal with friends
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The Dock
81 Giles StreetA great bar for watching sports, or just enjoying a casual drink and meal with friends
Sightseeing
Gamla parlamentet
18 King George TerraceThe cafe at the national library lets you sip and eat, while overlooking the lake.
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National Library of Australia
Parkes Place WestThe cafe at the national library lets you sip and eat, while overlooking the lake.
100 Darling St
100 Darling StreetA great park that runs the length of Barton - lovely for a walk or a picnic
Bowen Drive
Bowen DriveGreat walking / cycling around the lake.
Entertainment & Activities
great for kids and adults
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Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre
King Edward Terracegreat for kids and adults
Essentials
IGA Kingston
66 Giles StThe closest grocery store.