Wine Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Canberra

Parlour

84/100 (1226 ratings)

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Lamb

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Pesto

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Fish

Oyster

Pork

Calamari

Calamares

Salmon

Tapas

Burger

Octopus

Beef

Sit down

Australian

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

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Wheelchair Accessible

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Mid-range

"Fantastic decor; lovely, professional staff; great meal; fab music. My friend had a burger and I had the seafood pasta. Very different meals. Both of..."

Kazzablanca Crofts

"Held our 50th birthday party at the Parlour room and it was fabulous .. Abby, the event organizer was a pleasure to work with and nothing I asked was..."

Suzanne O'Connor

"We held a 50th here Friday night. Abby was fantastic through out the whole process. Bria on the night had everything organised and the party went off..."

Justin Gardner

"Visited parlour with a few friends for a glass of wine and some tapas and dessert, the staff were very friendly and efficient and the food was..."

EmilyandMark Visser

"The food and service was perfect.I was with a group of fourteen and was completely looked after with delicious tapas and drinks without having to..."

Lorraine Waugh

"Just had a delicious meal and wonderful service at Parlour. The goat cheese custard was divine - a real mouth sensation! I would love the..."

Toni Roberts

"We had our wedding at Parlour on Friday, and the reason it was a success was the attention to detail from Abby and Bria, the quality of the food and..."

John Crickmore

"We held our wedding, both cermony and reception at Parlour on 2nd March 2018. We decided on a Friday lunch time wedding as opposed to the traditional..."

Donna Spencer

"Parlour was the reception venue for our wedding last weekend, and we cannot say enough about how good it was. Not only is the place so beautiful that..."

Kiri Joyce-Griggs

"Brilliant! The smallest request is met by fantastic staff and world class service- even for a couple of oldies. Great location, great..."

Don Mcfeat

"Incredible spot, awesome food menu, and great drinks options. The boys know what they are doing with cocktails and everything I ordered was..."

Ashley Gilbert

"Had the best time at Parlour this evening Ben went out of his way to make us comfortable and was so attentive! Definitely will be recommending this..."

Charli

"What a fun little place. We went here twice, once for a quick lunch on a Saturday and later that evening for drinks. It’s a very quaint..."

Alan Tse

"Great vibe, nice decor. Lovely staff who enjoy what they are doing. The croquettes were crispy on the outside and fluffy and full of flavour on the..."

April_eats

"Great place we went in a group of 12 and the food was really great. A beautiful bisque pork belly and an amazing goat cheese custard. Great feel...."

Geoff

"I love the ambience of Parlour Wine Room, semi-darkness with heavy wooden furniture has a cozy feel. Service is good, friendly and attentive...."

FooDee

"Enjoyed the 2 for 1 tapas special. Full of flavour and like the ambiance of this place. Can take kids there for early dinner but evenings are..."

Piggypiggy

"One of the good things about movies at Palace (other than the general lack of kids, teenagers, crowds etc.) is the food options. I had a great meal..."

Eat Like Ushi

"When we got to Parlour, the first question my colleague asked me was 'did you order the burger?' I've got a bit of a reputation for always picking..."

Adventures In Winterland

"Parlour Wine Room has introduced high tea on weekends for $45 per person. High tea is available on Saturday (morning and afternoon sessions) and..."

Foodpornjournal

"Great tapas bar in the New Acton precinct. I went there for a friend's birthday drinks. We ordered the calamari, lamb and croquettes from the tapas..."

Greedygreedyguts

"I never actually ate here but looking across at it from A Baker people were having a pretty sweet looking dessert. 4/5 would look at dessert..."

Thomad

"The seared scallops with cauliflower puree, crispy sage, jamon and chives ($24) was delicious. Perfectly cooked juicy and sweet scallops that burst..."

Foodpornjournal

"...a recommendation from the lovely manager at Palace Electric Cinema... this sounded incredible as it combined my favourite items, pork belly and..."

Spooning Australia

"Delicious french rise was exactly what we were after, a great reccomendation from the bartender! We had a good selection of tapas to accompany it,..."

Hungry88

"Lunch with the family. My initial thoughts were that it looks lighter and brighter than the old decor (pre fire) but maintains the vintage..."

Ostrichfarmer

"This place should be more popular. Just ate here tonight, they have a cheap Tuesdays special which is $30 for a 2 course meal and a glass of wine...."

Saggit Eightyfour

"Absolutely delightful setting and very friendly wait staff. Tapas menu is a varied selection, unique and tasted delicious and the wine selection was..."

Mili

"Obviously an amazing wine section. The pork belly with ground hazelnut stands out for food. And staff that are knowledgable about the entire wine..."

Mitch

"Delicious food, great service. We went as two couples for a quick bite to eat before the movies. We explained to the server that we were on a limited..."

Sue T

"Pleasant Sunday Arvo. Came in for 2 for 1 tapas and live jazz on a dreary Sunday afternoon. Atmosphere was lovely and both tapas ordered were fresh..."

HanCaskie

"Beautiful food! Great service! Worth the money. Pork belly and salted cod......."

Meg Roberts

"I went to Parlour recently and it was my first visit back since it reopened. The outdoor area is much better this time, I don't like the décor as..."

Cee9175

"5 stars.. This place is great. A rare gem. Modern, sleek, great wine, decent..."

Nicholas Lim

"Amazing!!!! Great service!.... Amazing!!!! Great service!!!amazing food, presentation was breath taking!!! Best French bubbles and..."

Gregg

"Attentive and attractive staff, delicious tapas, cosy atmosphere, decent wine..."

Jude Burger

"The lunch special includes a glass of wine, beer or soft drink for $16. The one page menu provided some tasty items. After our orders were taken,..."

Foodpornjournal

"This was a wonderful evening of tapping into the new season tapas menu and as per expected, Parlour Wine Room seems to have nailed the right balance..."

Rachi Perera

"The Parlor Wine Room is set in the historic New Acton precinct in Canberra. The menu offers Spanish style tapas for gourmet grazers with matching..."

Julie Carlyle

"A sophisticated restaurant with french style indoor decor, a central bar with seating and a more casual outdoor dining area. There are a few cozy..."

Jennifer Kellett

"Very sophisticated little place for a quiet drink and some very tasty bar snacks. Great range of beer, wines and cocktails, served by very charming..."

Kim Ellis

"After two years of COVID postponements and cancellations of our destination wedding, we decided to stay local and booked Parlour to celebrate..."

Natalie Fearon

"Delicious food, charming interior and awesome cocktails. We walked in without a booking and the staff were very accomodating to give us a lovely..."

Pat S

"Thank you Parlour Canberra, Ben the manager and all the amazing staff for creating such a beautiful wedding for our daughter. From the pre ceremony..."

Annie Moore

"Good food, service and great cocktails. Been twice lately 5 x better now than it was a few months ago. New food is different but in a good..."

No Relation

"Perfect for date night or catching up with friends. Nice wine list and well mixed cocktails. The seasonal menu hits just the right spot and has great..."

KJ Howe

Muse

80/100 (1046 ratings)

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Beef

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Accepts Visa

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Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

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"Popped into Muse while attending a conference at the East Hotel. The variety of books available in the bookshop was outstanding, some great reads...."

Stu Pearce

"This was by far the best meal I have ever eaten in my life! Sour dough Miso steak Banana pecan Heaven on a stick! I will never be able to eat out..."

Clare Rachelle Incher

"Probs my fave in Canberra. Great books, interesting food, amazing staff, good wine list and right next door to the funky Joe's Bar. At the quieter..."

Ellen DM

"We often find ourselves at MUSE Canberra. The food is excellent and the staff always friendly. No matter what you eat your find something on their..."

Alexander S Thatcher

"Limited menu however the food was excellent. Great service and atmosphere- musicians playing the evening we visited. The wine was expensive ($17..."

Jodie Nicholls

"On a scale of 1 to amazing, if rate this a perfect. I would eat here again..."

Minh Tran

"Beautiful food and wonderful service. I have some special dietary requirements and they went to the trouble of looking up what would and wouldn't..."

Alison Davies

"It was my first time at Muse, I was there with friends for brunch, the food was amazing very delicious and generous with portions, the atmosphere was..."

Diane Croft

"One of the most innovative restaurants in Canberra, in my humble opinion. I haven't seen steak tartare on the menu for years and as for gnocci with..."

Mike Champion

"Amazing food and service, extensive breakfast menu and it was delicious. Great for families too. Quaint setting in a boutique..."

Stephanie Pickford

"Just had lunch with a friend. Incredibly tasty, innovative food at top value for money prices. Terrific staff. Your mix and match menu is spot on...."

Hannah Roberts

"Christmas lunch was amazing and the staff were so generous and cheerful even when working Christmas..."

Robyn Norris

"Love the vibe of Muse, its menu and its lovely..."

Jan Hennessy

"Just had the best breakfast I have ever had at muse! Wonderful choices and well executed breakfasts.. We over ordered as there was so much choice and..."

Deborah Sorensen

"Set within a bookstore selling a wonderfully curated selection of new and second hand books, Muse serves food from dawn into the night. We loved..."

Gastrology

"Really well executed egg ben. I hate hollandaise and poached eggs with vinegar-y taste and this egg ben def doesn’t have it. The pulled pork was..."

Bohalxseal

"Loved it. Beautiful environment with the adjoining bookshop, fresh Christmas tree, loveky music and even a baby grand piano adorned with with today's..."

Evy

"Muse is great. Friendly and attentive staff, decent menu options and they allow you to build your own breakfast. I had quinoa toast with avo,..."

Tardar Sauce

"Very cool vibe, and I always end walking away with a new book to add to the collection! Great for weekend brunch or a wine (whiney?) night with the..."

Sarah Hately

"Being unique in menu, at lunch the menu includes two salads/sides for $16 or three for $20 (ideal for light eating or to share). For larger..."

Michele Walton

"amazingly lovely cafe. I love the location，ambience，the food，the idea of book，the sitting...we sat by the window.it was so nice to glance at..."

Sienna

"Pro: Have been there twice for breakfast. The food options are extensive and very good. The Srirachi Eggs Benedict with ham hock is my pick...."

DEC

"Was staying at the East Hotel so ended up having breakfast here twice. Both times was delish and the service is wonderful. I'd go here even if I..."

Sofie Angel

"An interesting place - a bit noisy when busy but food is consistently good and worth a few extra decibels. Breakfast choices more on the..."

Hungryhungry

"A fabulous addition to the Canberra restaurant scene. Our favourite dish is the black garlic gnocchi with pan fried prawns. This dish also has..."

Mlinda Saveur

"Muse is a delightful airy space at East Hotel, Kingston. The staff are friendly and helpful, the service was prompt and the food is delicious. We had..."

Gretlyn Wessling

"Very pleasant! Sums up my first experience at Muse. Not normally one for eggs benedict but I saw a serving and decided to give it a go and so glad I..."

Brad Wessling

"I love the idea of a cafe in a bookshop and Muse is almost this! Located in the beautiful East Hotel you can enter Muse through a trendy bookshop..."

Eat Canberra

"UPDATEReturned for weekend brunch and was not disappointed. A dish described as smoked trout (substituted from salmon), zucchini pasta, poached..."

Kristy Ellen

"Being unique in menu, at lunch the menu includes two salads/sides for $16 or three for $20 (ideal for light eating or to share). For larger..."

Michele Walton

"Stylish eatery cum bookstore in the lux East Hotel. Nice ambience with the books and a grand piano near the window. I had the herb crusted lamb with..."

Greedygreedyguts

"It’s hard to keep up with all the new cafes opening in Canberra, but when I heard about Muse, a cafe/restaurant/bookshop, it went to the top of the..."

Adventures In Winterland

"Where in Canberra can you find a meeting of literature, art and good food? Muse is a new venture located in the East Hotel, in the inner south of..."

Food Avenue

"After the recent launch of Joe’s Bar at the East Hotel in Kingston, Muse has opened up nearby. Part book store, part wine bar and part cafe, Muse..."

Foodpornjournal

"It was satisfying experience. The souffle was creamy and soft and definitely signature menu here! But it might be too heavy for breakfast🤣 Egg..."

Charlene Kim

"One of the best & most popular breakfast/brunch venues in Canberra so do take the time to book. A few of tables are outside for nicer days. Both the..."

Lee Shipley

"Great food, great service. It was busy when I was there and that didn't impact the staff at all. Highly..."

Scott McGrath

"Friendly, happy and efficient, very comfortably furnished. A great manager keeps it all moving smoothly - well with a..."

Ken Burgin

"What a wonderful atmosphere, although I only had the fruit salad the dishes around me where refined and elegant to say the least. A added bonus was..."

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