Oh My God!!!! Fun…read more Great decor. Great staff and, after Hours a sense of fun. For Christ sake Canberra!! This is why you go to Sydney because you think that is where the real "night life " is. But you don't release it is right here!

From the owner: A comfy bar with a popular selection of beer & wine. A unique collection of whisky, gin, tequila,…read morerum & award winning cocktails. Hungry? We have pizzas & tapas. We serve food all night. We love 80-00s music & have games, trivia, comedy, cabaret, burlesque & more. On your own? Come up for a smile & a chat. We love making new friends.

So since there was no Yelp in Australia until this week, I had to rely on Google and the aussies…read moreversions of City Search, all of which were terrible. But I did manage to find a few gems in Canberra and the Duck at Benchmark was one of them. But before that we started with the bread and warm olives. It was the first time I've had warm olives and I loved them, so smart! http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/ovh3XEFo_pzTnlUIyudv9w?select=RdvuuTOPG-kGDVm_JYDEkA We also had some iberico ham and calamari; both were massive portions and ended up being too much food for two people as apps. But the ham was okay, not the best iberico I've had but okay. The calamari could have been crispier, but I liked the flavor. http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/ovh3XEFo_pzTnlUIyudv9w?select=GqUmZltSwBC4NPXmfwPC8w The duck really was the star though. It was cooked as well as duck can be cooked. Flaky meat, crisp skin, deep flavor, perfectly seasoned. It was all there. http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/ovh3XEFo_pzTnlUIyudv9w?select=JSxmnMWf5i07kIz8nH_vtg For dessert we had to try the syrup soaked cocoa and walnut doughnuts with Persian "fairy floss". Yes that's exactly how it was described on the menu and it sounded too weird to miss. Regrettably, the dessert wasn't that good. The "floss" was basically cotton candy and the doughnuts were very very heavy and rich. Though the menu did state they'd be syrup soaked, my fault for ordering that. I'm not a fan of middle eastern or Indian desserts which can be super sugary. http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/ovh3XEFo_pzTnlUIyudv9w?select=LnRuaVl7aia249Zof-A3Kg Overall, it was a better than okay meal.

This is a great place to sit at the bar and talk shit with the staff. Also, a world of high percent…read morealcohol beer which is just fantastic if you drink for pleasure, taste and oblivion. I was lucky enough to chat with a brunette who was extremely knowledgeable on beer. Now how's that for luck; a brunette as well as a beer boffin. The atmosphere at 5pm is a little slow but for me it suited the beer ambience as I was waiting for the 6pm bus home. The wine bar started filled quickly and by that time I had been to Belgium, South Australia, Germany and the Czech Republic. A great hour spent before dashing off to make bus. The range of beers of course cannot match the wine collection offered. I don't drink wine which may be to my detriment, yet there are certainly more than enough beers to accommodate the most grumpy non wine drinker. Food, tapas snacks are available at a reasonable price considering that beers costing between $9 and $13 manage to invigorate your afternoon. The brunette behind the bar is worth the price of admission.

Went along and was surprised. Part of the hotel, but not quite the Generica type of boring place…read more Nice place with very good service and very nice grub.

Had breakfast here three times and dinner once and was happy with the meals each time. Had the…read moregranola with fruit for breakfast, which was quite good, but the coffee was above expectations. There is an outdoor eating area attached (way too cold to consider it) and the staff were prompt and friendly. Well worth a shot.

Agostinis is honestly one of my fave spots for Italian in Canberra. The prawn linguine was super…read moretasty and the garlic bread was so good I could've eaten it all myself. The vibe is relaxed and chill, and the staff were really friendly. Perfect place for a fun dinner with friends or a date night.

Seating inside or out. Good ambiance Staff friendly and…read morehelpful Food Italian with wonderful Pasta and flavours Good wine list Good value, will gladly return

Went there with my Fiancée for Valentine's Day. Left it a little late to book, and was happy to get…read morean outside table. Was a nice place to eat outside, as it was quiet and pleasant, and wasn't too hot. Service was a bit slow as I think they were understaffed. Set menus for 2 courses was reasonable and made the choice easy, however the food was a bit disappointing for what we thought was a 'fancy' restaurant. Price was reasonable. Drink service was slow, and they probably missed out on a few extra drinks from is over the course of our meal.

Ellacure is my fav restaurant in Canberra! It is consistently great. Service is professional but…read morefriendly, food is amazing and the prices aren't too bad for what it is. I've never left hungry or disappointed. Highly recommend this little hidden gem in Bruce.

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants, not any more! The food has gone downhill and the…read moreservice was not much better. For an expensive restaurant you could expect much better. The steak tartare was minuscule, the egg yoke was almost as big as the portion of steak. Had Scotch Fillet steak as a main and it was full of gristle and way too much fat. The sugar top of the brûlée was over flamed and burnt. I mentioned to the server about the size of the tartare and got no response. I complained about the quality of the steak and again she didn't care. I asked her to mention to the chef and no one responded. On leaving the restaurant no one even showed the slightest interest in apologizing for serving me a sub par meal.

Stayed at a hotel across the road in July. It was a Friday…read morenight. Tried our luck at 6.30 pm without a booking. But the Manager was under pressure then and was almost barking at us to say the earliest next available seating was 8.30pm. So rude as if it is the only restaurant around. No imagination at all to look after new customers.

I used to come here regularly when I did drink. The caterpillars are pretty good if you're a…read moredrinker. There's plenty of space and cushion lounges if you book. My friends and I had a great new years 2021 here. Service is very friendly and they recognise your face if you are a regular. We've also had a few work functions here over the years and the nibbles are tasty. All my reviews are standardised to the following star ratings: 1. Customer service I.e. friendly, easy to book, etc. 2. Accessibility I.e. location, decor and scenery, easily assessable or flexible, etc. 3. Work, health and safety I.e. clean, safe, etc. 4. Quality of goods and/or services I.e. good food, good movers, etc. 5. Comparison to similar for location - I.e. would I recommend this above other places

Canberra is a boring public service-inspired grey wasteland of nothingness! NOT!…read more This little hidden gem is precisely what the doctor ordered. I and her majesty went there for our wedding anniversary last Christmas Eve and today for a get together pre-Mothers day. It's a spectacularly cozy cocktail lounge with superb staff, premium drinks menu, awesome 'light' food menu and quirky Alice in Wonderland-inspired decor. Staff are always ready with excellent advice on drink choices. My favourite is the Diplomatico Reserva Rum Old Fashioned. "Tipsy Tea" is a high tea with a cocktail twist served every Saturday afternoon. Awesome couple of cocktails served with a course of savoury nibbles then a course of sweets (oh, so sweet). All for a very reasonable per person price. Suits a more mature clientele. In a hidden but nice position right in the centre of town.